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Aug. 21, 2020

COVID Update: Reopening September 1st Limited Capacity

Mindful Touch will reopen at a limited capacity on 9/1/20. At this time, we will only be offering massage services that are 60 minutes or less. We will not be offering spa enhancements and treatments until further notice.

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May 22, 2020

Our New Normal: When will Mindful Touch Re-open?

The Governor has signed an executive order that allows massage therapy businesses to re-open this Friday at 5pm. Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, this is no easy task, and involves a certain amount of preparation, money, and many ethical considerations.

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April 28, 2020

COVID-19 Update & Mother's Day Gift Certificates

Mindful Touch is a small, locally owned business offering Morganton high quality, massage, bodywork, and spa services. We believe our mission of improving the overall health and wellness in our community is a valuable one, and our services will be needed more than ever once a reopen of our economy happens.

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March 24, 2020

COVID-19 Governor Mandated Closure

massage establishments and massage therapists are to close as of 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24, 2020.

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March 19, 2020

A Pause & New Virtual Service

Social distancing presents a huge challenge to providing massage therapy services during a public health crisis. The CDC recommends keeping a 6 feet distance between people at this time, and as you know, massage therapy is something that can only be done via close contact.

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Feb. 27, 2020

How Often Should I Receive Massage?

Having a self-care plan in place for your life is very important to good health and overall wellness, and massage therapy has benefits that are cumulative.

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Jan. 12, 2020

Extra Precautions at Mindful Touch Massage

Mindful Touch Massage is committed to following all guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. We are following WHO and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and their recommended guidelines closely.

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Jan. 10, 2020

Is it Alright to Sleep During My Massage?

Falling asleep during your massage means that your massage therapist has helped you achieve the state of rest your body needs to heal. Our body is not able to repair itself from pain, injury, and too much stress unless it finds regular “rest and digest” time.

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Jan. 8, 2020

Why I Created Mindful Touch Massage & Wellness

Happy New Year, Friends! I hope the beginning of this New Year has started out good for all of you, and you are looking forward to good things in 2020.

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Dec. 6, 2019

Choose Wellness, not Overwhelm-ness this Holiday Season

I encourage my clients to practice self-care in a way that prioritizes their health needs (this includes mental health!!!). Our bodies need good nutrition, exercise, rest, and relaxation to thrive. When you incorporate all of these pillars of health into your daily life, the best of you will flow out into the world to your loved ones and others.

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March 17, 2019

Your Brain on Massage

The pain-relieving benefits of massage therapy are undeniable and most of our clients manage their pain successfully with regular massage as part of a healthy lifestyle. An added benefit of regular massage therapy is how it affects our brain.

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Feb. 9, 2019

Massage Therapy for Heart Health

At Mindful Touch Massage & Wellness, we care deeply about our clients' overall health and wellness. When I discovered it was Heart Health Awareness Month, I felt compelled to share with you some information about Cardiovascular Disease and how massage therapy can support cardiovascular health.

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