Top 10 Things I Love About Side-lying Bodywork
10. Client remains masked while comfortably getting back worked on with no risk of claustrophobia, sinus congestion or triggered trauma response 9. Client and I can talk easier if need be, without muffled answers or straining to be heard 8. Great access to the...Massage and Proprioception
There are different types of proprioceptors throughout the body. Some are stretch receptors, which send information to the brain about tension levels in the muscles, while others inform the brain of the position and movement in the joints.
Essential Oils and Foot Rubs
Treat yo’ self with an aromatherapy foot rub. It’s good for the body, soul, and senses! In this video I highlight lavender essential oil and and foot rubs for creating a sensory experience to hack your brain during stressful times.
Intra-Oral Massage
A regular client of mine usually comes in with shoulder, neck and jaw pain. She especially feels chronic jaw tension which has been diagnosed as TMJ. Unconsciously but relentlessly, she clenches and grinds her teeth and has chewed through two night guards.
Psoas: Muscle of The Soul
As a massage therapist, swimming through layers of tissue with the intention of iliopsoas release never gets old. This is one of my favorite education points with clients because Psoas tension seems to affect so many of us. This article beautifully sums up…
Tummy Time
Remember when you were 3 months old and your parents placed you on your tummy so you could attempt to roll over? Perhaps you don’t remember it, but you and your tummy were building a connection that would last a lifetime. There you were lying…
Pregnancy Massage
I love massaging pregnant ladies! It is such a joy to have a “hand” in growing a precious little being. Massage is hugely beneficial for the mom and baby during these potent months. I have been lucky enough to massage my sister, Sarah, in her pregnancies and in the...