Hello one and all.

I thought I would tackle the subject of kids and massage. Teenagers are a group that is quickly growing when it comes to getting massage. I have several teenagers in my happy client list and they are among my favorite clients. Much like yourself, I never fully bought in to the idea of teenagers needing massage because their lives are so stressed. My teenage years were much like anyone else's. I don't remember being that stressed.
Kids these days are more stressed than I ever was.

The stress of world events and the general lack of safety in most things has caused tension to rise to high levels. These days kids coming from a home with their parents are the minority. Jobs are no longer a guarentee and the number of tests a kid has to take now makes me stressed just thinking about it!

Public enemy number one with my clients when it comes to stress is homework. The amount of homework has increased requiring them to cart around many heavy books. The backpacks get too heavy to carry on one shoulder, but carrying the bag on both shoulders isn't cool...so they suffer.

As we get our kids ready to go back to school, whether its kindergarten or college, keep this in mind. Wearing your backpack on your back is not nearly as unattractive as being bent over at the waist and not being able to stand back up. It's better for your posture and will save your back!

Massage reduces stress from tests. They can rescue you from headaches brought on by homework and exams.
Massage has been found to help with ADHD and mild levels of depression. Sports injuries can be helped and insomnia soothed.

If your child is under 18, you will need to sign a permission release and are encouraged to stay on the premise during the session. With younger teens, you are welcome to even be in the room for the massage.
It gives you and your child peace of mind.

So keep this in mind as we head back to school. Even teenagers get tense and could use a massage. WE all could use one...or 12!