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What Is Myofascial Release? Understanding the John Barnes Method

When you think about muscle tension or pain, you probably picture tight muscles or knots. But what if the issue runs deeper—into the connective tissue surrounding your muscles? At Jessica Roux Massage Reiki & Wellness, we specialize in a powerful technique called Myofascial Release (MFR), using the John F. Barnes approach, to help release long-heldContinue reading “What Is Myofascial Release? Understanding the John Barnes Method”

Why Massage Isn’t Just for Relaxation: A Focus on Muscle Repair

Published by Jessica Roux Massage Reiki & Wellness When most people think of massage, they picture calming music, dim lighting, and a relaxing escape from everyday stress. While that’s certainly one side of massage therapy, there’s another side that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—massage as a powerful tool for healing and muscle repair.At Jessica RouxContinue reading “Why Massage Isn’t Just for Relaxation: A Focus on Muscle Repair”

Relieve back pain & more by strengthening your core!

Did you know that strengthening your core will help relieve back pain? Our bodies are built to be active and generally speaking, most of us are not active enough. We sit at desks all day; we work at construction jobs; maybe you drive for a living. We get out of work, and most of usContinue reading “Relieve back pain & more by strengthening your core!”

Bluegrass BBQ to End Homelessness

We had a wonderful day this past weekend, enjoying delicious food, beautiful weather, and fantastic live music. This past Saturday, I decided to take my family to the bluegrass BBQ festival here in concord put on by The Concord Coalition to End Homelessness. I’ve been trying to be more active in the community even ifContinue reading “Bluegrass BBQ to End Homelessness”

My 5 favorite businesses in Concord

I am all about supporting my local economy and my fellow small businesses in my town, and I love to direct people I come in contact with to the places I love. Not only does the business Benefit, but I look pretty cool in the process, knowing where to go. 🤩 I have been goingContinue reading “My 5 favorite businesses in Concord”

My favorite music for massage

I feel like good music can significantly enhance a massage experience, not only by creating a relaxing environment but also by helping the therapist “flow” better. After all, music in and of itself is a form of therapy. I often ask my clients before I start their massage if they prefer certain music during theirContinue reading “My favorite music for massage”

Trying Desperately to juggle life right now…

Trying desperately to balance my life right now while remote schooling 3 kids!! 😩 I’m allergic to structure but it’s where I thrive. I struggle daily, no hourly with structure and time management. IT IS A COOONSTANT STRUGGLE! Not being productive or even trying to plan my afternoon with a bunch of things to completeContinue reading “Trying Desperately to juggle life right now…”

How essential oils can help during this pandemic

With all this craziness surrounding Coronavirus a lot of people are looking for natural ways to support and bolster their immune system. As stated in an article on medical news today. Some researchers have looked at how the ingredients in essential oils might impact different kinds of flu virus.An article in the American Journal ofContinue reading “How essential oils can help during this pandemic”