Is Prenatal Massage Safe? 3 Questions To Ask Your Therapist
Wondering is prenatal massage is safe and how you can find the right massage therapist? Learn what are 3 questions to ask and avoid a disappointing (or even dangerous!) pregnancy massage.
Myofascial Release Therapy: Massage Benefits & Uses
When someone hears the phrase, “I so need a massage,” several images probably spring to mind. Soothing background music, a quiet room, and peacefully resting on a table as a massage therapist works to soothe and relieve the stress currently inhabiting your muscles. While that is an accurate portrayal in some cases, the list of […]
Zeel’s Favorite At-Home Massage Products
There are few things that make that blissfully relaxed post-massage glow last longer than the lingering scent of a heavenly massage oil following your treatment. Here at Zeel, we’re obviously advocates for as long a massage as your schedule will allow. But just because your busy week might not always allow for a 90-minute deep […]
Housekeeping Appreciation Week: 10 Ideas to Reward Your Team
International Housekeepers Week is September 10-16, and it’s time to reward your housekeeping staff for all their hard work. Try these gift ideas to show your appreciation.
A Massage Junkie on Her First Zeel Experience
There are some people who do not like to be touched. Or there are people who like to be touched but only very lightly with delicate, gliding strokes that put you to sleep. I am not one of those people. As a person who has had knots in my shoulders for as long as I […]
Feelin’ the Love: The Latest Zeel News & Press
You don’t have to take it from us—learn about the Zeel experience from some of our latest press clippings. Thanks for the love, SheFinds, Cheddar, and Thrive Global! I’m Convinced. Let’s Book a Massage! “FYI, This Is The Best App For Booking At-Home Massages” “If your self care journey doesn’t involve massage, then you’re totally […]
Occasional Massage is Great. Regular Massage is a Must.
If you’re reading this, you likely already know massage isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. While the occasional massage is better than nothing, it can’t undo a lifetime of tension and stress. You’ll get exponentially greater benefits from a regular massage. Here are just a few ways: “Sitting Disease” If you sit at a desk all […]
Physical Effects & Benefits of Mindfulness
People have become far busier than they used to be thanks to technological advances. Mundane tasks are quickly accomplished with a few smartphone keystrokes, thus, allowing folks to cram more and more “stuff” into their days. Despite an uptick in task efficiency, people seem to be more stressed than ever. That goes for the workplace […]
What Exactly Is a Muscle Knot?
Anyone who’s ever had shoulder or neck pain is familiar with those knobby lumps you might feel when you rub a sore area, known as “muscle knots.” But what exactly are they? And does massaging them actually reduce or eliminate them? To get a better understanding, we talked to Dr. Clifford Stark, DO, FAOSM, the […]