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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) was developed in Copenhagen in the 1930s by Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid and brought to the US in 1980s by Dr. Robert Lerner. Manual Lymph Drainage uses light, rhythmic touch to encourage healthy lymph flow within the body to improve the function of the immune system. Unlike your

Before we dive in with the nitty gritty of SPF. Fun fact for you: July is UV Safety Month. During this time, the mission is to spread awareness about how important it is to protect our skin from the side effects of UV rays. We know that one of the best ways to practice UV

By Andrea Popolizio The biggest question I get asked as an esthetician: What is a chemical peel? In a nutshell: A chemical peel is a peel solution that works by removing the outer layers of the skin so that a new smooth layer of skin is revealed. Peels have a longer lasting effect for results,

By Shelby Burdick LMT Gua Sha   Across your social media platforms, you may have seen the “new” beauty trend where people are dragging stones across their faces promising a natural facelift and eternal beauty. The actual name for this practice is called Gua Sha (pronounced Gwah-Shah). This technique has been in practice for thousands

“I am going to work a muscle through your armpit now” Is something you may have heard in a massage session while working on shoulder tension. Introducing: “Subscapularis, the key to the shoulder”. Subscapularis is one of the four Rotator Cuff muscles (the others being Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, and Teres Minor, all on the posterior aka

By Elif Ahmad Energy Healing   It has come to my awareness that there is a need for education about Reiki and the Energy Body. In this blog entry I intend to raise awareness regarding Energy Healing and Reiki. What is Reiki?   Reiki is Universal Energy. In my Energy Healing sessions, I am merely

By Andrea Popolizio As May comes to an end, so does the light around Mental Health Awareness. At 640, we believe that Mental Health Awareness is not just for May but for all year long. We advocate that help is help no matter how that may look. We know that taking the first steps to

By Tabatha Black LMT The masseter muscle is the primary muscle of mastication (fun fact: it is only found in mammals), pound for pound this is the STRONGEST muscle in the human body. It is located along the sides of the jaw, just behind the cheek. It is responsible for clenching your jaw and grinding

By Shelby Burdick What is Thai Massage? Thai massage is a popular holistic health tradition that includes aspects of yoga, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. It was arguably founded at least 2,500 years ago by Indian Doctor Shivago Komarpaj. Dr. Komarpaj was a practitioner who used to aid the Buddha and help spread traditional Chinese medicine