SARAH GAUDETTE'S – SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR REMOVING EVERYDAY STRESS AND MUSCLE TENSION
Negative feelings are usually the result of negative thoughts. The more negative thoughts you have, the more the negative feelings follow and before you know it, your stress level begins to soar. This usually happens until something severs the chain. It could be a simple event like suddenly hearing a piece of music or stepping outside for a change of scenery or a little fresh air.
Another method of... 
Do your hands and/or feet ache after a long day? Well I can relate. Being a massage therapist my hands sometimes get a beating and then my feet sometimes ache after standing all day long. When I come home I want relief fast. This is what I do:
1. First I want to decrease the swelling in my hands and/or feet. I fill a large bowl (for hands) or a foot spa (like Homedics) with cool water. To get the water... 
It’s winter…which means Cold Season for many people. So it’s that time of year again when you could deplete your B – vitamins and end up with mouth and tongue sores. Not fun and there are simple ways to avoid developing them. It’s easy to deplete your B – vitamins by eating processed/refined foods. If you buy a B-Complex make sure it is with B12 in the... 
If you haven’t yet learned how to give your sweetie a therapeutic massage, February is the perfect time. Receiving massage from your partner can yield all the benefits you expect like reduced stress, decreased achiness and improved sleep. But it can also do wonders for your relationship. It’s a way to get away from interruptions, have a chance to listen to each other (body language as well as... 
Many people feel victimized by stress. But relaxation can reverse the ill effects of stress by helping you learn to respond differently. The key is to practice relaxing regularly. If you take time during your workday for a 15-minute massage, a lunchtime yoga class, or simply breathing slowly and deeply for several minutes, you’ll let go of stress buildup and start to relax. If you make this a... 
February is heart month
A range of techniques including massage, relaxing music, guided relaxation and yoga have shown promising results in lowering blood pressure and heart rate — factors that have a positive effect on heart health. Recent research indicates that relaxation techniques can reduce strain on the heart. One study from Duke University followed cardiac patients over a period of years. The... 
Practicing deep breathing every day is another way to keep both mind and body healthy and relaxed. The cells of the body, from the brain to the muscle tissues, depend on oxygen to function well.
Here is a simple exercise to try. Inhale quietly through your nose to the count of four, then hold your breath for a count of seven. Purse your lips and exhale through your mouth with a whooshing noise for a count... 
Renew your commitment to good health.
Now that the new year has begun, you may be making resolutions or enjoying the memories of good times at the holidays. No matter what, remember to take good care of yourself during the short days and colder weather of winter. Honor the moods of winter. Starting with the bustle of the holidays, many people find it hard to stick to their wellness routine. First of... 
Have some gift wrapping to do? Don’t hurt your back by leaning over or getting on the floor. Get out the ironing board and adjust it to a comfortable height. Now you have a wrapping work space. Happy Holidays!
Sarah Gaudette
Paradise Therapy
Stress Relieving... 
It can be fun to have a good laugh. Laughing with friends connects us socially, distracts from stresses and gives us a physical release. Did you know that laughing can also lower your blood pressure, increase vascular flow, and boost the immune system? It also gives the body a great internal workout and exercises the facial muscles. Laughter releases endorphins in the brain. These... 
Sarah Gaudette graduated from Johnson State College in Vermont with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Afterward, she worked as a Counselor for a Mental Health Agency. Sarah went on to graduate from Florida College of Natural Health in Orlando, Florida where she received her diploma in Therapeutic Massage. Other Degrees - Sarah is Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Trained in 1st and 2nd degree Reiki at the International Center for Reiki Training as well as Hot Stone Massage and Prenatal Therapy.
