Photo cred: Fibonacci Blue During the national ICE Out shutdown, we made a deliberate choice at Red Moon Wellness: to remain open and donate 100%…
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The Neuroscience of Massage: Rethinking Bodywork as Interoceptive Modulation
A special guest post by our friend, Dr. Mark Olson. This post originally appeared on his blog and he was generous enough to share it…
Birth Prep Acupuncture: Gentle Support for a Big Transition
By Marika Chandler As an acupuncturist who has spent the last decade supporting people through pregnancy, I often hear the question: What exactly is birth…
Why We Don’t Use “Pregnancy Tables” for Prenatal Massage
At Red Moon Wellness, prenatal massage is one of our specialties—and something our licensed massage therapists (LMTs) practice every single day. Because of that depth…
How Massage Supports Mental Health: Calming the Nervous System from the Inside Out
When most people think of massage, they imagine the soothing relief of muscle tension or the easing of physical aches and pains. But massage therapy…
Our House-Made Oils & Liniments for Massage Therapy
At Red Moon Wellness, we make our own organic oil blends and topical herbal liniments to help alleviate pain in muscles and soft tissues. With…
CBD Oil Massage at Red Moon Wellness
At Red Moon Wellness, plant medicine is one of our specialties. Being a clinical herbalist and massage therapist with over 18 years experience, when I…
A Conversation with Dr. Mark Olson: Busting NY Times-Perpetuated Myths about the Science of Massage
Check out the fascinating IG Live conversation between Lena DeGloma, founder of Red Moon, and Dr. Mark Olson. View this post on Instagram A post…
Nurturing Your Body: Postpartum Care Through Massage and More
By Lena DeGloma As I’m approaching the tail end of my second pregnancy right now, I’m starting to think a lot about the upcoming postpartum…
Enhancing Vaccine Efficacy through Ancient Healing Practices (Part 3)
In this 3-part series, PART 1 explores Cupping + Covid-19 Vaccine, PART 2 explores Herbal Medicine + Covid-19 Vaccine, and finally here, we talk about…
Enhancing Vaccine Efficacy through Ancient Healing Practices (Part 2)
In this 3-part series, PART 1 explores Cupping + Covid-19 Vaccine, PART 2 explores Herbal Medicine + Covid-19 Vaccine, and in PART 3, we talk…
Enhancing Vaccine Efficacy through Ancient Healing Practices (Part 1)
In this 3-part series, PART 1 explores Cupping + Covid-19 Vaccine, PART 2 explores Herbal Medicine + Covid-19 Vaccine, and in PART 3, we talk…
Why you Should Try Thai Massage at Red Moon Wellness
We are excited to now offer Thai massage sessions at Red Moon Wellness. Check out the video and article below to learn how Thai massage…
Part 3: Seeking a Caregiver for Your Birth? Critical Questions to Ask…
Part 3: Labor and Birth If you are newly pregnant you may be overwhelmed trying to make sense of your options for prenatal care and…
Part 2: Seeking a Caregiver for Your Birth? Critical Questions to Ask…
Part Two: Labor Interventions In this three-part blog series, Lena DeGloma (Certified Birth Doula, Licensed Massage Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Certified Childbirth…
Part 1: Seeking a Caregiver for your Birth? Critical Questions to Ask…
Part One: Approach to Care If you’re newly pregnant it can be overwhelming to figure out where you want to give birth and who would…
Medical Massage is an Essential Service in NY
And receiving massage therapy seems to be a low risk activity based on new data. This month, Governor Cuomo’s updated guidance on essential services in…
Reopening Update
UPDATE 9/21/20: We’re open as of September 21st! We can’t wait to see you! Book online anytime. You can also read more about our COVID…
3 Surprising Benefits of Infant Massage
Massage is a simple yet powerful practice that supports your baby’s whole self, including their digestion, growth and development, cognitive function, and emotional connectedness and…
Sage Spa is Now Red Moon Wellness
Exciting announcement! As of March 1, 2019 Red Moon Wellness has taken over operations at Sage Spa. Come see the beautiful newly renovated space at…
Why you should throw away every baby sleep book! And 3 things you need to know about infant sleep.
Baby sleep has become a huge industry. Supposed experts stand to profit if they can sell you the idea that your baby’s biologically normal sleep…
Prenatal Nutrition: What your Doc Didn’t Tell You
How can fish oil supplements impact when you will go into labor? A deficiency in which nutrient can lead to stretch marks? How can your prenatal…
The Oral Microbiome, Pregnancy, & Childhood Cavities (+ kids herbal toothpaste recipe)
UPDATED May 2020 During pregnancy, poor dental health and gum disease has been associated with preterm labor and low birth weight babies. Early childhood cavities…
The Science Behind Massage during Childbirth
UPDATED May 2020 Studies show that birthing parents who receive massage while they are in labor have shorter, less painful labors, less anxiety during labor,…
The Science Behind Prenatal Massage
UPDATED May 2020 If we had a wonder drug that could do all of this with no inherent risks or side effects, it would be…