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Self-Care Is Stewardship: Why Massage Is Only One Part of Healing
Ann Riesberg: Owner & Massage Therapist in Urbandale, IA Selfcare is not selfish. Parker Palmer once said, “ Self-care is never a selfish act it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give it the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 “ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift y
Ann Riesberg
6 days ago2 min read


Benefits of Massage Therapy with Scar Tissue in Urbandale
Learn how scars and deep adhesions affect movement and pain—and how massage therapy in Urbandale can help release scar tissue and improve mobility.
Ann Riesberg
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Tension Headaches and Migraine Relief with Massage Therapy in Urbandale
Discover how stress and screen time trigger headaches and how targeted massage therapy at Active Edge in Urbandale can provide natural, effective relief.
Ann Riesberg
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Red Light Therapy Combined with Massage Therapy in Urbandale, IA
To understand what red light therapy can do for your body, it helps to first understand the role of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system moves waste out of the body through lymphatic circulation and blood flow. Lymph nodes act like the body’s waste-processing stations. Just like a trash or recycling bin can overflow when it isn’t emptied, our lymphatic system can become congested when waste builds up faster than the body can remove it. When the lymphatic system becomes
Ann Riesberg
Nov 17, 20251 min read
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