A Holistic Balance

04/04/2026

A great way to celebrate Stress Awareness Month and Maya's birthday. We spent sometime with friends at Break Room getting to the chance to take out our stress by smashing stuff. It is fun and definitely good stress relief.

Thank you to the crew of Break Room VT for helping make our time there fun 😃

Oh and I have to say it. HERC SMASH!!!!

04/03/2026

April Is Stress Awareness Month

National Stress Awareness Month is observed every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. It highlights the severe physical, mental health and energy impacts of chronic stress, promoting education, stress management techniques, and healthy coping strategies to improve overall well-being.

A Holistic Balance has a variety of ways combat stress through massage, body & energy work.

For the month of April, we are offering a $10 discount on any of our Massage Therapy, Reiki or Assisted Stretch Sessions that will help you with your stress.

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This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions.

As always, we have gift certificates as well.
https://www.massagebook.com/search/VT/Williston/massage-therapy/a-holistic-balance/gift-certificates

03/30/2026

Looking at Pain More Holistically
Pain is more than a physical experience. Learn how taking a more whole-person approach may help you help your clients better manage their pain.

https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/looking-at-pain-holistically

Pain is more than a physical experience. Learn how taking a more whole-person approach may help you help your clients better manage their pain.

03/27/2026

Cupping For Hip Replacement Recovery

Cupping therapy, particularly a gentle no-mark technique, can significantly enhance hip replacement recovery by promoting lymphatic drainage, reducing muscle tension, and accelerating healing with …

03/25/2026

The Waning Touch of Massage

As old as humanity, massage reached its peak or ‘golden age’ in a seventy year period from the late 19th century through to the mid 20th century. Its rise is often attributed to Swede Pehr Henrik L…

03/23/2026

Massage Therapist Appreciation Week is five days devoted to celebrating and honoring massage therapists across the nation with exclusive.

The week was created by Massage Magazine Insurance Plus to recognize the dedication, skill, and heart massage therapists bring to their communities every day 💆



MASSAGE Magazine

03/20/2026

Trigger Point Therapy - Do Trigger Points Really Exist?

Do trigger points really exist? A clear, evidence-based exploration of trigger point therapy for massage therapists and manual therapy professionals.

03/20/2026

It is the first day of spring and it is a good day to be happy. But another reason is that it is International Day of Happiness.

Every year on March 20th, the International Day of Happiness promotes the idea that part of humanity's progress should include how to increase happiness and wellbeing.

For far too long, progress in the world has been all about the economy. But more people are realizing that happiness is also an essential part of progress. Happiness is defined as the state of being happy. When someone is happy, they are delighted or glad. People might differ in what makes them happy. Some delight in a good cup of coffee. Others are glad when their dog greets them at the door.

According to research, three things make people happy:

1. The quality of their relationships.
2. Having a job or hobby that they love and that challenges them.
3. Helping others through volunteer work or random acts of kindness.

Having basic needs met can also induce happiness. However, having extra money does not necessarily make people happier.

When there are large numbers of happy people, it makes entire communities, and even entire countries, a happier place to live. Some of the happiest countries in the world include Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. Apparently, living in colder climates is not an indicator of happiness! Switzerland, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia also ranked in the top 10 for the happiest countries. The United States ranked 23rd.

HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS
On this day, people all around the world are encouraged to create more happiness in the world around them. Think about what you can do to create more happiness. Maybe you can volunteer or help someone in need. Or maybe you need to focus on becoming a happier person. This might involve improving the quality of your relationships. It might also be about finding a more fulfilling job. Whatever you do on this day, be sure to spread the happiness on social media with .

Remember, a smile goes a long way.

information via https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com

03/20/2026

Here at A Holistic Balance , we always enjoy working with new guests who are seeking a massage.

So, if you have a Friday free and as a promotional offer to any new guest. You can receive $15 off your first session with us. 😃

(Note: This promo cannot be combined with any other promo)

CLICH ON OR COPY THE LINK BELOW 👇
https://www.massagebook.com/a-holistic-balance/massage/deals/First-Time-Guest-Fridays/193158

03/19/2026

Get $20 off our signature 90 minute to 2 hour massage on Thursday nights when you book after 5 pm 🤩

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03/18/2026

13 Amazing Health Benefits of Foot Massage

Discover the amazing benefits of foot massage! Explores how this simple practice can improve your physical and mental health by reducing...

03/14/2026

All this week, it has been Sleep Awareness Week (March 8–14) which is an annual National Sleep Foundation campaign highlighting the essential connection between sleep health and overall well-being. Coinciding with the start of Daylight-Saving Time, it encourages setting better sleep routines, improving sleep environments, and recognizing the signs of sleep deprivation, such as fatigue and mood changes.

For us here a A Holistic Balance, we like to bring this week to please attention because massage therapy improves sleep quality and helps with insomnia by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress hormones like cortisol, and increasing serotonin and melatonin. It reduces physical discomfort, such as tight muscles and joint pain, which aids in falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer. Regular evening massages, even short ones, help transition the body into a relaxed, restful state.

As always, as a reminder, you can also get a wonderful nap when you sleep during your massage 😴