WOW … ANOTHER INCREDIBLE YEAR! One year ago, I knew that I needed to find a new location for my office and I feared having to compromise on my needs and wishes. I drove up and down Route 19 checking out various types of office settings, from deserted shared office space to house basements converted […]
Within my orthopedic manual therapy practice, I have found that when we become aware of and take responsibility for how we carry our bodies, we begin to heal naturally and our pain melts away. The teachings of Paul Kelly resonate with me because of his focus on postural awareness and the brain-body connection. My […]
It’s official! I have my own place! When I began my massage therapy career in 2009, I never would have imagined that I would some day be in business for myself. I had recently left a 12 year accounting career, not knowing if I would have to return to the corporate lifestyle. Looking back […]
Many female clients come to me who experience Lateral Hip Pain. I take note to see that they tend to stand and sit with their legs glued together (sitting “like a lady” as we were all taught) in a reverse triangle position. I also note their tendency toward wider hips which are essential in […]
When was the last time you saw a person walking around with their arms wrapped behind their back? And you thought to yourself, “man, look at those tight rhomboids!” STOP ALLOWING YOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST TO DIG THEIR ELBOWS IN BETWEEN YOUR SHOULDER BLADES TO WORK OUT THOSE “TRIGGER POINTS’!!! It’s not helping, but only […]
Pain is an indication that your body wants you to change your postural patterns. Many times I find that clients have a pelvis that is not balanced. This imbalance could be the source of not only their low back into hip pain, but also neck into shoulder pain. It seems as though the […]
A client who loves hiking has a history of a broken right calcaneus (heel) and sprained ankle. She feels pain in the lateral dorsal (top) portion of her foot leading up to the knee and hip, especially when walking down hill and for several days after a hike. During our session, she actively participated […]
WOW! What an incredible year! As I reflect upon 2019, I realize the abundant life that I live, and I am grateful for all of my amazing clients who support me as a small business owner. THANK YOU! This past year, I traveled to Houston and to Oklahoma City for in-classroom orthopedic massage training with […]
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