Irene’s Insights
The public’s interest in natural health and preventative medicine is continuously growing. Irene’s is committed to improving the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of everyone in our community. We strive to be your reliable source for information on massage therapy, healthy lifestyles, and successful massage practices.
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Healthy Lifestyles
Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, as well as other health organizations, recommend that no herbal supplements be taken at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. For example, be wary of the following: Black cohosh: This herbal may interact with anesthesia medicines and cause low blood pressure or increased risk of bleeding.
The most important foods to buy organic
Eating more fruits and vegetables is one of the best choices we can make for our health. Ideally, we would all have access to fresh, affordable, locally grown, organic produce. In reality, organic food can be expensive, and it is not always available in every store,...
What To Know About High Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is an ingredient a few of us would ever decide to use in a homemade recipe. In fact, it is not sold on its own as an ingredient. An industrial concoction, it is most often found in highly processed products and fast foods, making fundamentally unhealthy food choices even more dangerous to your health.
Six Evidence-based Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is one of those rare practices that’s both simple and endlessly customizable. You don’t need special equipment, a particular belief system, or an hour of free time. You can start with a few minutes a day, build gradually, and choose a style that matches...
Why You Should Avoid Trans Fats — And How to Do It
Because partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is only found in processed foods, an easy way to avoid unhealthy trans fats is to choose a diet of unprocessed, whole foods in their natural state. Keep in mind that the faster a food goes bad, the healthier it usually is.
Massage Therapy Benefits
The Effects & Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, often called MLD, is a gentle, specialized form of bodywork that supports the natural movement of lymph fluid through the body. Unlike traditional massage, MLD does not use deep pressure or muscle kneading. Instead, it uses light, rhythmic,...
Fascia Therapy: Why Connective Tissue Is Getting So Much Attention
For many years, fascia was treated almost like plastic wrap for the muscles: useful, but not especially interesting. Today, that view has changed dramatically. Fascia is now understood as a body-wide connective tissue network that surrounds, supports, separates, and...
How to Choose the Best Massage Table for Your Career
A Professional Guide for Massage Therapy Students When beginning a massage therapy career, one of the most important decisions you will make, after choosing a nationally accredited massage school with an outstanding reputation, is selecting the right massage table....
Massage Therapy Benefits: Physical, Mental & Emotional Health
Massage therapy is more than relaxation—it supports overall well-being. Research shows massage therapy provides benefits across physical, mental, and emotional health, improving quality of life for people of all ages. Physical Benefits Chronic Pain Relief Massage...
Healing Touch: How Massage Therapy Supports Mental Well-Being
At Irene’s Myomassology Institute, we know that healing extends far beyond muscles and joints. Emotional stress, trauma, and anxiety are often stored in the body, and they can feel just as heavy as physical pain. Fortunately, massage therapy provides powerful support...
Massage Therapy Careers
Irene’s Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Pozan’s Career in Massage Therapy
Since graduating from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2009, Michelle Pozan has built a rewarding 17-year career in massage therapy. Her experience has included chiropractic offices, a multi-therapist practice, and, for the past nine years, her own home-based...
Irene’s Alumni Spotlight: Francis Walker’s Journey to a Career in Massage Therapy
We love highlighting Irene’s alumni and the unique paths they create through massage therapy. Each graduate brings personal experiences, talents, and goals to the profession, using their education to serve others in ways that are entirely their own. For Francis...
Irene’s Alumni Spotlight: How Jen Duval Built a 26-Year Massage Therapy Career
Success in massage therapy looks different for everyone, and Irene's Myomassology Institute graduate Jen Duval is proof of what's possible. Meet Irene’s graduate Jen Duval, a Licensed Massage Therapist who has spent more than 26 years building a career on her own...
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Become a Massage Therapist
If you have been thinking about becoming a massage therapist, the current career outlook is encouraging. Massage therapy continues to grow as more people seek skilled, hands-on care for stress relief, pain management, mobility, injury recovery, and overall wellness....
Student Spotlight: Faye Soli, B.A., LMT – 2024 Irene’s Graduate
At Irene’s Myomassology Institute, we’re proud to highlight the journeys of our graduates. This month, we’re featuring Faye Soli, B.A., LMT, a 2024 graduate and licensed massage therapist who has built a career blending mindfulness, movement, and holistic health. What...