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Massage Envy Bonus $$ When You Gift Their Gift Cards This Valentine’s

Feb 3, 2022 | scoop team

Give the Gift of Self-Care This Valentine’s Day, and Get Your Own Gift Card for Services Get a FREE $20 promo card when you purchase $100 in gift cards in-location only at our local CLT Massage Envy locations, now through 2/14/22.* “January was a long year, but we made it.” What a month! And after a […]


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A Gynecologist Explains 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vaginas

Jan 15, 2022 | scoop team

With Dr. Jennie Hauschka, Tryon Medical Partners  If a product isn’t pink and scented, is it even for women? Society’s attempt to force austere language and modesty on femininity often means real information gets muddled. Let’s get beyond flower euphemisms and frilly jargon with the gynecologists at Tryon Medical Partners.  Though their expertise is about […]


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Why Go Dry? The Health Benefits of Dry January

Jan 11, 2022 | scoop team

It’s no secret that alcohol isn’t exactly healthy for us, but did you know a recent study from The Lancet in 2018 debunked the age-old promise that a glass of wine a day is good for you?  According to the study, no amount of drinking improves your health and according to a 2021 study from […]


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These Charlotte Fitness Studios Offer Great New Student and New Year Deals

Jan 3, 2022 | scoop team

Welcome to January sports fans. What used to be “back to the grind” is now “back to the gym” for seemingly every person in town. Yes, parking will be a challenge and you’ll need to reserve in advance. Instead of focusing on the downside of so many new folks in the studio, let’s focus on […]


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Here are 20 Ways to Stay Active Around Charlotte During the Upcoming Holidays

Dec 19, 2021 | scoop team

It can be tough to stay active once the temperature drops and the craziness of the holidays sets in. But the fact is, physical activity is shown to improve your physical, mental and emotional health — especially during a time of year that can be tinged with stress. Fortunately, the QC is packed with ways […]


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The Most Difficult Time of the Year: 6 Ways to Cope with Grief at the Holidays

Dec 14, 2021 | scoop team

With Dr. Robert Brownlee, Tryon Medical Partners Pictures of roaring fires, turkey dinners and presents spark our imagination around the holidays. While these opportunities to get together with those you love are often blanketed in warmth and happiness, the holidays can also trigger feelings of grief for loved ones lost. Dr. Robert Brownlee, an internal […]


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Give the Gift of Wellness & Relaxation with Discounts at Massage Envy

Dec 13, 2021 | Susu

Struggling to come up with the right gift for your partner or parents? In laws? Look no further. Give the Gift of Wellness & Relaxation to Your Loved Ones with Gift Card Savings from Massage Envy this year Buy $100 in Gift Cards and get a free $20 Promo CardBuy $150 in Gift Cards and […]


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5 Ways You Can Support People With Disabilities Right Now

Nov 18, 2021 | scoop team

Nearly 90 years ago, Helen Keller issued a challenge to Charlotte leaders: Do something to help. After losing both her sight and hearing to an illness before her second birthday, Keller spent her life navigating the challenges that come with having a disability. Challenges that would likely never cross the mind of a person without […]


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45 Is the New 50. 4 Things to Know before a Colonoscopy

Nov 15, 2021 | scoop team

With of Dr. Amit Aravapalli and Dr. Eric G. Hilgenfeldt of Tryon Medical Partners As we age, colonoscopies are a right of passage. The procedure screens for colorectal cancer and the polyps that can become cancerous over time. And they’re common.  Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the U.S. (aside from […]


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Safety Apps and Gear for Women Walking or Running in Charlotte

Nov 1, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Charlotte is home to a variety of running and walking trails, from loops like the Little Sugar Creek Greenway and the Trolley Trail, to running Uptown and SouthEnd. Unfortunately, running for women isn’t the safest activity. Runners World Magazine surveyed its readers and found that a staggering 60% of women have experienced some variety of harassment while running. A […]


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When You Need More Than A Massage

Oct 14, 2021 | scoop team

We all know Massage Envy offers an array of massages, with several options to personalize your treatment based on your needs. Each massage session starts with a conversation with the massage therapist, who looks to understand your needs and then pull from various massage types, and incorporate elements of them in to your massage ~ […]


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How Often Do You Really Need a Pap Smear?

Oct 13, 2021 | scoop team

With Dr. Jennie Hauschka, Tryon Medical Partners Speculating on how often you need to embrace the speculum? Even if you’ve been having Pap smears for years, new recommendations could mean changes to the way you should be getting tested.  As personal as a Pap smear is, many women know surprisingly little about why they’re necessary […]


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