Many of my clients suffer from depression and other issues. These issues make self care necessary and important. The problem is that self-care often requires energy that folks don’t have. In my own life, trying to help a loved one, I came across a pretty great book. I wanted to tell you a little about it in case it will …

If you have trouble sleeping, here is an idea that has worked for me. Disclaimer I have to give a disclaimer, of course. I am a licensed massage therapist so it is out of scope for me to give medical advice, so I’m not giving medical advice. I’m just telling you something that has worked for me. My Story I …

Today, I wanted to talk about a common problem. Cold feet. Are you someone whose feet are always cold? Do you sleep with socks on? Does it feel like your feet will never get warm? Lots of my clients have cold feet, even in summer. Warming up my massage table helps them some. Also, ensuring the feet are always under …

You may be wondering about tipping and massage. Keep reading to find out about my no tipping policy. I Have Had Some Explaining To Do It has been lovely to meet some new clients recently. Most have found me on social media. So great when I get new clients this way because then I know my marketing is working. And …

Chances are that you don’t give much thought to the most basic thing we do – breathing. I had not given it a ton of thought, myself. As you know, I listen to podcasts and read quite a bit. I found one that was quite intriguing about breathing. Podcast and Book About Breathing I first heard about this book on …

Want to know how to receive a massage? Even if you’ve had many massages, this post may help. Keep reading to find out. A Little Story… I went to a swanky spa once and the massage therapist started out the session with some essential oil on her hands, which she placed close to my nose, and told me to breathe …

Should You Talk? Those clients who haven’t had massages very often (or at all) wonder if talking during massage is OK. It is an interesting question. Is there a good rule of thumb? Some folks come in and tell me up front they want a silent session. In this case, I try to front-load the questions I have for them …

Finding calm is difficult sometimes. Keep reading to find out a podcast which can help you get there. As you know, I’m a huge fan of podcasts. Mostly, I listen while crocheting. Unlike TV, I don’t have to worry about watching something while I’m concentrating on my latest project. (We finally started watching Downton Abbey, by the way. I can …

People ask why I mostly practice women only massage at my practice in Plano, Texas. Keep reading to find out why. Women Only Massage I have built almost my entire practice with women. Of course, I am a female massage therapist, myself. My choice to work almost exclusively with women is a very conscious choice. As you can imagine, safety …

Here’s a story maybe some of you can relate to…. Disclaimer But before I get started, please note this is just my personal experience. I am not prescribing or diagnosing. Just telling you something that is really helping me in case it would be helpful for you. Please be sure to read the warnings on the website first, as always. …