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The Silent Burden of Chronic Pain

By Crystle Castle / February 26, 2024 /

Understanding the struggle of living in chronic discomfort By Crystle Castle, BS, LMT, RMH. Suffering in silence is the high price paid by those of us living with chronic pain. No matter what we do, complaining about it doesn’t help, and nothing seems to make it go away. So, we go about our daily lives,…

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Join my 21 day cleanse for the new year!

By Crystle Castle / December 30, 2023 /

My cleanse isn’t like others on the market, because I know you’re a WHOLE person. That means we need to address your mind and soul in addition to the body. Because let’s face it- if your MIND isn’t in the game, your body won’t follow. That’s why I’ve included ways to help you improve your spiritual,…

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Recovering From Surgery: What I Learned From Taking 6 Weeks Off Work

By Crystle Castle / March 21, 2023 /

Most people underestimate the time they need to heal. We are so used to forcing ourselves to be ready when we’re not, so used to pushing the envelope to “get more done.” When my doctor recommended I take a full six weeks off for recovery after my upcoming surgery, I took him seriously, and that’s…

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Recovering From Surgery? Post-Op Massage Can Help!

By Crystle Castle / February 22, 2023 /

People often ask me if post op massage is a good idea. I always advise that it’s best to ask your doctor, as every case is different, but in general, many people find that post-op massage increases healing time and aids in recovery. Why?   Massage increases blood flow, aids in circulation, and improves the…

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Thai Massage for Summer

By Crystle Castle / August 17, 2022 /

What makes summer a great time for Thai Massage? Thai Massage comes from Thailand- the land of smiles and sunshine. The modality originated in a warm climate, and is best done when it’s warm out. This helps the body to become looser and more malleable. For this reason, Thai massage is more commonly received in…

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Why The Power of Human Touch Is So Important

By Crystle Castle / August 10, 2022 /

People greatly underestimate the healing power of human touch. It has long been documented, especially in cases of “failure to thrive,” that human touch can mean the difference between life and death. In 1915, it was reported that several babies under the age of two died from lack of touch. Nothing else was different except…

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Prism Bodywork is Now Offering Thai Yoga Massage!

By Crystle Castle / July 22, 2022 /

You may know that I traveled to Thailand two years in a row to get trained in traditional Northern Style Thai Yoga massage! The experience was incredible and very healing. I would love to share this beautiful and intimate modality with you. What is Thai Yoga Massage? Thai Yoga Massage uses compassionate touch, facilitated stretching…

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) with BioMat

By Crystle Castle / October 26, 2021 /

Prism Bodywork now offers Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) with each massage using my new BioMat. The BioMat is installed directly on the massage table so my clients can enjoy the healing effects during and long after their massage. About BioMat In addition to generating a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Its adjustable heating element offers a…

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Why Learn Meditation…

By Crystle Castle / July 5, 2021 /

Why learn meditation? Because it has SO many benefits! Meditation can increase your health, happiness, and harmony in life. Regular meditation has been shown to boost immunity and improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and stress hormones, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep, help improve emotional and spiritual health, and improve memory and focus,…

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The Healing Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy

By Crystle Castle / July 14, 2020 /

By Crystle Logan, LBS, MT RMH People often ask me, what is CranioSacral Therapy? Well, there’s not always an easy answer, but I will try to sum it up in layman’s terms as best I can.  Put briefly, Craniosacral Therapy (also abbreviated as CST) is a form of CAM – or Complementary Alternative Medicine, that…

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