Feet are often a neglected part of our bodies even though they take us everywhere we go. Did you know that our feet are comprised of 26 bones and many, many small ligaments, tendons and muscles? It is because we have all of these joints in our feet, that we can adjust our stance by miniscule amounts, quickly correct a misstep or avert a fall.
Just like our back, neck and shoulders, our feet need attention and TLC too! Read more

Winter is here and so are colds and flus. I would like to share my favorite recipe for immune broth. I cook it for my family every winter, in big batches, freeze it and use it as needed.  This recipe calls for chicken and some Chinese herbs, but you can make it vegan/vegetarian/piscaterian by adding more mushrooms and root vegetables instead of the chicken. For a more powerful broth, add the Chinese herbs, or double the amount of shiitake, garlic and onion.  Read more

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Relief can take many forms. Some find solace in relaxing activities, some through therapies (like massage and acupuncture), while others find relief in laughing with friends or being part of a community. This last notion about community is one we don’t hear many massage practices focus on, but it’s something we consider core to Sollievo. In fact, part of our mission statement is centered on fostering community. Read more

We’ve heard many of you remark on how it “feels” to walk into Sollievo, how the energy in the space is peaceful and calming.  Even more interesting is how the space reminds you of different parts of the world.  We’ve heard you say Italy (our ancestry of course), Portugal, Spain, the Mediterranean and the southwest of the U.S.  How cool it evokes so many different responses! Read more

Welcome to Sollievo’s first blog!  We’re excited to keep the conversation going with you, our clients, beyond the treatment rooms and into your every day lives.  This blog is another way to do just that. Read more