Recently I watched a great documentary, SUSTAINABLE, about the economic and environmental instability of America’s food system. It’s scary and definitely sickening to learn about the unhealthy amounts of herbicides and pesticides that are grown right into our food. We wonder why Americans have developed cancers and autoimmune disorders, but how many of us stop […]
Today is Thursday, and as I sit down to enjoy my daily smoothie and supplements, I find my weekly “Take 5 with Mel” email, written by Mel Robbins. I love Mel Robbins! She’s an inspiration to so many of us … saying it like it is with no sugar-coating. I’ve been following her for several […]
I have been on my own wellness journey for about 10 years now; and it was about 5 years ago when I felt as though I had plateaued. I was working through some issues, not getting the results I desired, and a friend suggested that I visit her naturopath. I made the appointment, filled out […]
For this week’s client success story, I introduce you to “Louise”. She’s a married busy mom of two middle-schoolers, owns her own small business, and loves to release her energy by running cross country. When I met Louise in 2012, she was experiencing numbness and tingling in her left arm and neck pain. The discomfort […]
I love coming across articles that help me to remain focused, grounded, and balanced. Here’s a recent article found on the Live Happy website about the topic of Mindfulness. After reading this article and checking out the available resources, I hope you are inspired to become a better version of yourself! Practicing present moment […]
As you may recall, I have been working on advanced massage training developed by Erik Dalton, PhD referred to as MAT for Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques. Recently, he was interviewed by Massage Magazine where he explains why this technique is so effective. As I incorporate these techniques into my own orthopedic massage practice, my clients and I […]
You may recall that in last week’s post, I began to share CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES with you so that you may better understand WHY I am so unique in my field of orthopedic massage therapy. The key word “success” is important to stress because during my 10 years of practice, I have met and worked […]
I’ve often said that all massage therapists are not created equal. So what makes me stand out above the crowded space of massage therapy? The best way to explain is to share with you client success stories. The key word “success” is important to stress because during my 10 years of practice, I have met […]
Recently I was invited to join a small group from my church to read and discuss the book Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski, which shares his experience of living among the homeless for a period of five months in five cities across the US. For efficiency, I chose the audio version so that […]
Do you toss at night because your are always “on” and can’t shut down your brain? Do you drag through your day with endless cups of joe? If you can relate, then check out the attached article about a wellness product from Nerium International that can help you to reset your circadian rhythm. https://neriumblog.net/nerium-product/how-nerium-chews-can-help-you-feel-happier-healthier-and-in-harmony/ […]
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