Category: Active and Healthy Living
![Customized Therapeutic Massage Continues to Drive Growth for Elements Massage® and Will Play Key Role in 2017 Communications](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/23/27/47cdae3f727d8c9513c131b2ee2a.jpg)
Revenues Up 21% in 2016
![More Americans Resolving to Live Healthier in 2017](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/63/5f/bd4c044e5c0982b9b920a3f48a44.jpg)
Elements Massage Owner Says Clients want Less Stress and to be more Active as they Age
![Elements Massage Encourages Individuals to Make the Most of Massages In-Between Appointments](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/11/c4/67f9aa3af7d7b3cafff59043ada5.jpg)
![How to Avoid Running on Empty This Holiday Season](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0e/1c/a5bf6f8d5bd3c61306f0253be461.jpg)
Elements Massage says the benefits of massage can help manage and relieve stress
![How to Survive the 2016 Election if Your Candidate Loses](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/7d/e1/c104cc0a6928be29da411df920f6.jpg)
Elements Massage offers 10 ways to manage your stress now that the election is over.
![Still Holding Out on Getting a Massage?](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/04/9a/6a650c81ad36b566a44012572d9b.jpg)
Elements Massage debunks massage myths that scare clients the most.
![Elements Massage® Now Offering Himalayan Salt Stone Massage Therapy at Participating Studios](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/f6/35/124d698c427cc76f2fd677d1498f.jpg)
Elements is the first national franchise to partner with Saltability™ and offer this safe, natural and affordable massage treatment for wellness and beauty.
![Healing in Harmony: A Dual Approach to Pain Relief and Wellness](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a8/a9/9c68cecd9755d54a015b201b8125.jpg)
Chiropractor and Elements Massage Owner John Schofield clears up questions about the differences between chiropractic and massage treatments and how the two can work together as part of an overall wellness program.
![Self Improvement Month--a Month We Can All Get Behind](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/cc/bc/978b9f7afa06c5daa38a1ae144f7.jpg)
There's always room for a little self improvement and Elements Massage has some tips to get people started.
![Trauma Can Elicit Emotional Responses to Massage Therapy, Aiding Healing](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/81/b8/53f26bc324f4c386faacf893f3ec.jpg)
Elements Massage Therapists say some emotions can be released when physical tensions are relieved through massage therapy.
![Elements Massage™ Honors Top Performers in Its Franchise System During National Conference in Las Vegas](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/ef/05/d75859cdf2e170ef41c35f3229b9.jpg)
Franchise owners came to Las Vegas to recognize the best performing studios, growth, contributors and entrepreneurship among the nation's nearly 230 therapeutic massage studios.
![Massage Therapy Can Be a Helping Hand in the Garden](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/24/da/c118439267105313e86207228027.jpg)
Many gardeners are faced with aches and pains after a busy day in the dirt. A therapeutic massage can be an important tool for dedicated gardeners. Elements Massage staffs its studios with therapists dedicated to providing custom massages for every client, and they know the proper massage modality to use on gardeners sore from a day in the yard. Elements Massage studio owner and pain management healthcare professional, Amita Mirani, discusses the benefits of massage and other tips to avoid pain
![Massage Therapists Can Play an Important Role in Early Skin Cancer Detection](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/a6/b5/305b06e0f80db891e458981cd128.jpg)
Should licensed massage therapists check for and inform clients about skin abnormalities? The co-founder of the World Skin Project says yes. Her instructor found a suspicious-looking mole during a massage training class and says the discovery saved her life.
![Massage In-Step With Runners; Massage Therapy Provides Multitude of Benefits for Competition Runners](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/eb/f4/f056d9f69795bc395be29aa686f3.jpg)
The summer running season is officially underway, and many runners are seeking ways to care for their battered bodies. Massage therapists at Elements Massage, trained in therapeutic massage therapies, assist runners in keeping their bodies in top performing condition. Massage therapy can help heal a runner's body and is more than just an hour of indulgence.
![Life, Liberty and Freedom's Pursuits](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/14/b7/111d964c8bde61303659f2c6a3c5.jpg)
Retired Maj. Freedom Carlson has a new ground game. The former Harrier pilot is still flying, but he is also a new business owner, providing stress relief and healing at his massage studio in Westminster, Colo. Carlson has advice for vets who want to get into business and has a message for Americans this Memorial Day Weekend.
![Life at Elements Massage™ Studios Is a Family Affair for These Women](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/4d/34/2530090eca3ddac304a85856e0e5.jpg)
As a tribute to moms everywhere, Elements Massage features two, women-owned studies that have made their business a family affair.
![Elements Massage™ Gains Larger Footprint in South Florida with Opening of Fourth Studio](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/13/5f/8c0f511eb1feccc7f2009ae93f0b.jpg)
Argentina businessman Manuel Belfer has big plans for the expansion of Elements Massage studios in Broward and Miami-Dade counties over the next four years. His first studio opens May 5 in Ft. Lauderdale.
![Cut the Clutter in Your Life - Spring Cleanup Tips to Help You Organize and De-Stress](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/f5/c0/21fe784498b3f603f363a9591ac8.jpg)
Clutter can mess with our minds, making us stressed and depressed. At Elements Massage, we are big proponents of calm and the negative impact stress can have on your overall well-being. On the final day of stress awareness month, Elements talks to a professional organizer about how to take back our personal spaces and restore tranquility in our lives.
![A Decade of Calm—Elements Massage™ Franchising Is 10-Years-Old](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/91/6e/31d46e0947a06d75786f18564c72.jpg)
It may be difficult to imagine that at the turn of this century, massage was largely conducted in the back rooms of nail salons and chiropractor's offices. The efforts of people like Michele Maruniak have changed all that. Maruniak made history when she became the first massage therapist to start a massage business that became a national franchise. That franchise, which hit the 10-year anniversary mark this year, now has 223 studios in 36 states across the country.
Elements Massage provides the benefits of massage, especially during the madness of March.
![The Big Game Is Over; It's Time to a Put a Health & Wellness Plan Together](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5b/86/df75537d219f9bcc493ecb196beb.jpg)
As Denver fans continue their celebrations over Sunday's win, many folks are still recovering from their day of indulgence. Elements Massage™, a national massage franchise, says it's okay to cheat a day, as long as it doesn't become routine. The therapists recommend adding regular, therapeutic massage, as part of a long-term health and wellness program.
![Share the Gift of Massage During Heart Health Month](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/5b/86/df75537d219f9bcc493ecb196beb.jpg)
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S every year, which is why the government dedicates the entire month of February to raising heart health awareness. High blood pressure is the biggest contributor to heart attacks and stroke, so finding ways to control it, like receiving a therapeutic massage regularly, is key. What better way to share and feel the love this Valentine's Day than with the gift of massage?