The Rub Blog
Here it is! the blog you've been waiting for focussed on all things health, wellness, relaxation, spa, and, heck, really just about anything and everything we feel like writing about and sharing with you.
Let’s Do the Usual
What does “the usual” mean when your body feels different each day? Lisa Keplinger explores customized massage at That’s the Rub in Bloomington, Indiana, plus upcoming Stretch & Relax and Sound Bath opportunities.
What Are You Paying For When You Get a Massage?
What are you really paying for when you book a massage? Lisa Keplinger shares how experience, education, and personal attention shape every session at That’s the Rub in Bloomington, Indiana.
Movement Gives Us More Options
In part two of this three-article series, Lisa Keplinger explores how varied movement and curiosity can offer the body more options, with a look at her Stretch and Relax class and one-on-one sessions.
Your Body Is More Connected Than You Think
Fascia connects your body in a continuous network. Lisa explores how everyday habits shape movement and tension, and how massage can offer new sensory input, awareness and possibilities for comfort.
Connection Changes Things
September has a funny way of reminding us that change is happening all around us. Thebutterflies are becoming fewer, the flowers are beginning to fade, and the airis—blissfully—starting to chill out. This perimenopause lady is grateful for the cooler weather. Grin....
Between Shadow and Light
Lisa’s new art show, Articles of Connection: Between Shadow and Light, opens Friday, September 4 from 5-8pm at Gather during Bloomington’s Gallery Walk.
Extra! Extra! Here’s What’s Happening at That’s the Rub
There’s always something happening around here, and this fall we have a few things we’re pretty excited to share. Facials Are Back! Beginning September 1, facials are returning to the menu at That’s the Rub. We now have two people in-house offering facial services,...
What Does Your Body Need Today?
What changes when you stop following every outside rule and start listening to your own body? Lisa Keplinger shares how small yes-or-no questions became a daily conversation—and how that same curiosity shapes every customized massage at That’s the Rub.
Relaxation Massage vs. Therapeutic Massage: What’s the Difference?
One of the questions we hear most often at That's the Rub is: "What's the difference between a relaxation massage and a therapeutic massage?" It's a great question because the answer isn't about which massage is better. It's about what you're hoping to accomplish....
When Stretching Isn’t Enough
Have you ever noticed that the same spot keeps feeling tight, no matter how oftenyou stretch it?That's worth paying attention to.Because "tight" doesn't always mean your body is asking for more stretching.Stretching is one of the best things you can do for your body....
The Day My Body Said No
I returned home from a month away, and realized I was someone new, and I needed to discover who she was and take care of her NOW!
How Therapeutic Massage Helps When Inflammation Builds in the Body
Therapeutic massage and lymphatic drainage can help the body process inflammation — acute or chronic. How That’s the Rub in Bloomington approaches it.
Why Your Massage Therapist Needs to Know Your Medical History
What to share with your massage therapist before your session — and why it matters for safety, results, and recovery. From Lisa Keplinger, LMT.
Elevate Your Ambiance with Our New Candle Line
We’ve partnered with Lakehouse Candle Company to create candles that bring our signature scents home. Three collections – The Rub, Intend, and Presence – hand-poured in Brown County with all-natural soy wax and clean fragrance oils. Available now.
New Year’s Resolution Health Fair in Bloomington, Indiana
Start the new year with clarity, not guesswork. The New Year’s Resolution Health Fair is a free Bloomington wellness expo connecting the community with local gyms, therapists, and holistic health providers to support realistic, sustainable health goals for 2026.
Mack P.., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Ryn K., Licensed Cosmetologist
Amber L., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Terence M., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Emily S., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Charlotte R. Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Conner W., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Lisa Keplinger, Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT, NCBTMB
Chris M., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Mike C., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Noemi A., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
Kevin Y., Licensed Massage Therapist, LMT
