
Heat? Or Ice?.....Wait, Ice!? Or Heat!?
One of the questions that I most commonly get from patients and people in general is 'Do I use heat or ice on (injury, pain,...

A Triathlon, in winter, in Iowa? How does THAT work?!
Happy New Year Friends! I hope that 2018 has begun bountifully for you. For those of us here in Iowa, it began with one word: FRIGID. ...

Meet the Owner of Active Edge!
Happy Thursday Friends! Amanda here, and in this blog post, I wanted to share a little bit more about myself, and how I got to here! ...

FAQ: How Often Should I Get a Sports Massage?
A frequently asked question that we receive in our clinic is, 'How Often Should I get a Sports Massage?' The answer is highly variable,...

What Is 'Floating' All About?
A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine from massage school and I ventured over to the Fadeaway Flotation Center in West Des Moines for...

So What EXACTLY is Sports Massage?
When I am asked what I do for a living, my response is typically, 'I'm a sports massage therapist.' The next question that I typically...

Hello and High Five!
At the IMT Des Moines Marathon Scheel's Sports and Fitness Expo this past weekend in Downtown Des Moines, I had the opportunity to learn...

The IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend
Marathon weekend is here! As we approach this weekend, it is exciting to be a runner in Des Moines, with the annual running of the IMT...

10 Mother's Day Gifts for Moms That Don't Like "Stuff"
After umpteen years of raising you, and almost as many years of last-minute Mother’s Day flowers wilting on the dining room table, it’s...

Foot Strengthening Exercises To Improve Speed, Power, And Balance
When it comes to exercise, most people overlook two of the most important parts of their body - their feet. They train upper body, lower...