Relaxation: An Outcome, Not Just a Massage Style
Relaxation: An Outcome, Not Just a Massage Style Relaxation is often misunderstood as merely a...
Oncology Massage
Many massage therapists are not prepared to responsibly work with active patients or survivors of cancer. My specific training in Oncology Massage, direct experience serving survivors, people in active cancer treatment as well as hospice care allows me to tailor each massage to each individual....
Benefits of A Postnatal Massage
Postpartum massage is as crucial as prenatal massage. The journey of growing a baby for nine months and the marathon of childbirth undoubtedly take a toll on your body. To facilitate a faster recovery, it's essential to prioritize proper sleep, rest, light movement,...
The Healing Power of Touch
Touch is the first sense to develop in humans. So, it is no surprise that when we are in pain, the first thing we do is touch, hold, and protect the...
7 Tips To DIY Couples Spa Night
Raise your hands if you love to get massages every week! Therapeutic touch makes all of our worries float away once our massage therapist places...
Massage Therapy and Heart Disease
February is National Heart Disease Awareness Month. The term “heart disease” encompasses many cardiovascular diseases whose symptoms vary depending...
4 Supplements that Help Manage Chronic Pain
Self-care is important. All of my clients know that I can help them help themselves…but they have to help themselves! You are with your body WAYYY...
Three Essential Oils for Stress Relief
As holistic health becomes more mainstream, the use of essential oils, which are oils extracted from plants and flowers, are growing in popularity....
My 2008 Pregnant Belly Walmart Episode
It was December of 2008, and my daughter was due any day. I was at Walmart getting a newborn medical kit with the suction bulb for stuffy noses and...
Oh Baby! I learned Prenatal Thai Massage
If you have no idea what Thai Massage is then Prenatal Thai Massage is not even on your radar. But, It's not a new at all it's been around for...
I’m so OVER SUMMER!
I'm so over SUMMER! Can you believe your massage therapist who was born and raised on a tropical Island is over summer? However, I am over the moon...
31 in 31 Blog Challenge Completed
Whoo lordie miss caludie in 1840! That was a heck of a challenge. Special thanks to Kellie Wise for inviting me to take the challenge of blogging...
Back Injury on the Golf Course
Injuries that Occur on the Golf Course The full golf swing (backswing and follow-through) rotates the spine with a lot of force and little control...
Every Pregnant Woman Thinks Pregnancy IS Fun…NOT!
Well it’s been a long time since I wrote a blog. I took Blog Challenge 31 Blogs in 31 Days in August of 2012 got my “Bad Ass Blogger 2012” Trophy at...
Treat Your Body To A Summer Mojito – Recipe Included
Summer is here! I can’t think of a better way to beat the heat than with a nice, refreshing summer mojito. It turns out this summer treat isn’t just...
Whiplash~ How To Manage The Pain
Symptoms of whiplash may be delayed for 24 hours or more after the initial trauma. However, people who experience whiplash may develop one or more...
What Vitamin is R1?
I told a few of my clients that I would be writing a blog about vitamin R. They all responded with the same: “What is vitamin R?” VITAMIN R (Rest)...
Vitamin R2 ~ Weekly Rest
The body has a natural daily clock (circadian rhythm), it also has a weekly clock (circaseptan rhythm). Circaseptan rhythms are just that: body...