It is okay if you are curious. I am a curious person too. Talking and massage is a big issue. A lot of people really appreciate getting a massage without chat. I have heard a number of clients say that they left their last therapist because they wouldn’t shut up. “A little less conversation, […]
Everyone Moves
Even if you aren’t a runner or yogi or gym person you move. You move every day. Maybe you move too much, maybe you move too little. Those of you that exercise should pay attention to this and those of you don’t may find it interesting too. Position Statement Massage Therapy for Those Who Exercise […]
On Being Helpful
I appreciate your being here and am honored to have you on my table. I am grateful for you taking the time to give me so much information about your body and what you need today. I love getting feedback during the massage and am glad to make adjustments for your comfort. Now, you can […]
Forgive Yourself…
We are all less forgiving of ourselves than others. We spend way too much time beating ourselves us and this keeps us from moving forward. So skip the beating yourself up phase. Embracing this concept alone will change your life. It will reduce stress and help you make progress. Say it out loud and move […]
I Like Feedback as much as Yoko Ono
You see some of her work was not appreciated, harshly criticized and even ignored. Arguably it was feedback. Some hard core folks will hold steadfastly that it was art. So understand I am serious when I ask you to give me feedback. I know the sound of feedback may not be considered art or pretty […]
I See You…
I see you getting your morning paper. You can’t just bend over and get it. You have to bend your knees and squat a bit while you hold your low back with the other hand. I wish you would let me help. I can help you gain flexibility and manage low back pain. I see […]
Catching Up
15/31 in the 31 in 31 Blogging Challenge. How many of you need to catch up? Seems we are all so busy that we are constantly trying to catch up on something. Laundry, work, the yard, cleaning, email, blogs, phone calls, sleep…. I am not sure I will ever really catch up. Sleep seems to […]
Full Plate
14/31 in the 31 in 31 Blogging Challenge. This is a short one but, it is so true! Everyone has a full plate. Everyone’s plate is so full. I am so amazed at all the things you people have time to do. Between working, running the kids about, all the housework, yard work, your volunteer […]
My Cup Runneth Over
13/31 in the Blogging Challenge. Thank you for hanging out with me. My very first Massage teacher, Dr. Barry Green told me a little Zen story and it has become one of my favorites. I want to share it with you here today. Please forgive me if I do not get every word exactly correct. […]
Come to the Edge….
12/31 in the 31 in 31 Blogging Challenge Thank you all for hanging out with me here. I know it is huge thing to ask a massage client to trust us. And we keep doing it every day. We do our best to listen to what you, the client wants, needs and expects from a […]