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General blog posts on massage therapy, anatomy, self-care, fitness, and a wide range of other health and wellness topics.

Nov 15
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Cupping Massage Therapy

Understanding Cupping Therapy: From Ancient Roots to Modern Wellness

By General, Therapeutic Massage
If you've ever noticed circular bruise-like marks on athletes during the Olympics or seen celebrities sporting mysterious round discolorations on their backs, you've witnessed the telltale signs of cupping therapy. This ancient healing practice has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, moving from traditional medicine cabinets into mainstream wellness…
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Oct 29
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We Are Safe from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Recovery

By General
UPDATE: OCTOBER 29 50% Off For Helene First Responders In times of crisis, first responders are not just the first on the scene, but often the last to leave. Our local (and out of state) heroes have been working tirelessly for weeks to keep us safe and restore utilities, communication,…
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Apr 16
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Brown Mountain Bodywork Redesign

A New Look: Rebranding & Redesign

By General
Brown Mountain Bodywork started over 10 years ago with humble beginnings. One room, one therapist. No fancy marketing or even a logo. The approach was simple...get people on the table, do great bodywork, repeat. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But as the years have gone by and the team has grown, we needed a…
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Mar 12
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates

By General
For more information about local COVID-19 updates, visit the Buncombe County and North Carolina resource pages. MAY 22, 2020: This week Governor Cooper announced that NC will be entering into Phase 2 today, which relaxes restrictions on many businesses, including massage therapy. Our reopening will be gradual and measured, including…
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Oct 10
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Brown Mountain Bodywork

We’ve Moved! (But not far.)

By General
Today kicks off our first week within the WellSpring Wellness Center at 960 Tunnel Rd! You may have received our recent newsletter about the pending move, and now it's a reality. We spent the weekend packing up our little one-room studio at the Asheville Healing House and taking the first…
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Oct 17
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Massage Memberships

Our Clients Don’t Envy Massage Memberships

By General
Massage therapy is becoming increasingly commercialized and the explosive growth of franchise massage clinics is evidence of this trend. Not too many years ago, it was the veracious growth of Starbucks that was taking over the coffee industry. This new breed of massage therapy clinic is often referred to as the "Walmart of Massage"…
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