By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute This year, Valentine’s Day comes at a time when we all need a little love. It has been one challenging year! On top of that, some of the normal comforts of this holiday, like nice meals out, may not feel like a comfortable way to…
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New Year, New You
By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute It’s a tale as old as time. With every new year comes the promises we make to ourselves and our families about how we’re going to do things differently this year - how we’re going to be better. But, according to U.S. News & World…
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Veterans Day
By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute Veterans Day is a special time in this country. It’s a day we all come together to honor and thank our military veterans. At Soma, we’ve had the honor of working closely with veterans for many years. One of the most noble things I’ve observed…
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The Powerful Desire to Help People Feel Better
By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute The health and wellness field attracts a certain kind of person. For years, we’ve been hearing one theme from new students and applicants. It’s a simple desire, but a very powerful one. Our students want to help people feel better. Whether they’re interested in massage…
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Massage Gets Back to Business
By Joan Hannant, Founder & CEO of The Soma Institute One of the cruel ironies of 2020 is that when people are stressed or tense, they need massage more than ever. Clearly, this has been a stressful year. Add to that all the people who are working remotely and bent over odd workstations or composing…
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