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ritasandquist
Sep 6, 20232 min read
The complexity of balance
It is really quite incredible to take a step back and consider how much growth happens in the first 5-6 years of life. Learning to move...
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ritasandquist
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Massage and weight loss
There are many reasons why extra weight comes on and it can be so hard to get back off. It can be eating too much of the wrong foods, a...
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ritasandquist
Nov 30, 20222 min read
How the Low Back, Hips, and Knees are connected
If you had an injury, developed arthritis, or surgery in the low back, hip, or knee area you most likely have had pain in one of the...
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ritasandquist
Sep 14, 20221 min read
What to do with Planter Fasciitis
I have talked to many people who struggle with planter fascittis pain that comes and goes. Their struggle and the pain is real. There...
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ritasandquist
Apr 25, 20223 min read
Can massage relieve symptoms of neuropathy?
Walking on hot coals or sharp needles, burning and uncomfortable pain at night, sudden weakness or numbness in your feet or hands when...
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ritasandquist
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Can I live a normal life with a chronic condition?
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic condition can be jarring and overwhelming. Uncertainty of the future mixed with symptoms you are...
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ritasandquist
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Did you know there are 8 senses in the human body?
I believe we can all relate to learning in school that there are 5 senses in the body and you can recite them easily - sight, hearing,...
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ritasandquist
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Surgery, Scar Tissue and Massage
It is unusual to meet someone who has NOT experienced a surgery or injury in their lifetime that has left them with scar tissue and...
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ritasandquist
May 13, 20211 min read
Middle-essence
Midlife crisis… anti-aging… These are terms we hear consistently in advertising, conversations with friends and family, and other...
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ritasandquist
May 6, 20213 min read
What to expect : What happens in a massage session
Maybe you have never had a massage and maybe you did but you didn’t enjoy your experience. Now you want to try massage for the first...
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ritasandquist
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Have a seat...
As a society we find ourselves sitting so much of our day. We sit when we drive. We sit to eat. Many of us sit for our jobs. We also...
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ritasandquist
Sep 4, 20202 min read
New Service of Guided Meditation
As the social distancing has continued on I have been searching for ways to offer support virtually. One of the many reasons I enjoy...
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ritasandquist
Sep 4, 20204 min read
Self Care to Manage Emotions
In this edition of self care I welcome a guest, Allie Devney, a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, with Minnesota Clinic...
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ritasandquist
Sep 4, 20203 min read
Self Care with Essential Oils
Essential oils are a popular addition to self care and are an easy addition to self care at home. There are many companies offering...
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ritasandquist
Sep 4, 20203 min read
The Melt Method - A Self Care Tool
We are spending more time social distancing at home and larger amounts of time from getting our usual self care from massage therapists...
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ritasandquist
Jul 19, 20202 min read
What to expect : paperwork for the 1st time client
Maybe you have never had a massage and maybe you did but you didn’t fully enjoy your experience. Now you want to try massage for the...
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ritasandquist
Jul 19, 20202 min read
How to create a self care plan when social distancing at home
This is an unusual time when we are suddenly finding ourselves isolated at home and not in our normal routines. Many of you are wanting...
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ritasandquist
Jul 19, 20201 min read
Introducing Rita's Blog
Welcome! My name is Rita Sandquist and I graduated as a certified massage therapist from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2007....
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