Compassion

Supporting LGBTQ+ Community through understanding, compassion and support. Genderfluid flag. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asked several times whether I work with transgender individuals. The answer is absolutely yes. My office is an inclusive and affirming space where every person is welcomed with respect, compassion, and dignity. As long as we treat each other with consideration and kindness, you are more than welcome here. It does not matter if you are transgender, ga

It has been a week since the passing of my beloved friend, Charrissa Hudson Farmer (known as Char in our circle of friends). Every day presents a blend of minor progress and instances where the sense of loss remains equally profound. Nevertheless the grief is still fresh and raw. Her absence is still surreal, and the deep loss is something that will continue to be felt for a very long time. I can only imagine how her children and family are feeling. It is an extreme loss, and

Losing a friend recently reminded me of something I’ve seen many times in hospitals: some people face their final moments alone. In the ICU, hospice, and nursing home settings, I’ve witnessed individuals whose families are out of state, unable to travel, or no longer living. They are the last of their line, and sometimes, no one is there to offer a hand to hold, a comforting word, or simply a presence.

Zero Tolerance for Harmful Behavior This is a safe and sacred space. Racism, bigotry, sexism, ageism, body/fat discrimination, religious or sexual orientation discrimination, harassment, threats, violence, boundary violations, and other harmful behaviors will not be tolerated. Please be mindful of the energy you bring. This is a place to heal, rise, and evolve.

I know that coming in for a massage can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve ever felt judged for your body, your size, or your physical challenges. As an overweight massage therapist myself, I understand that worry. I want you to know that in my practice, every body is welcome, and every client is treated with respect, compassion, and care. Whether you carry extra weight, are pregnant, recovering from surgery, a burn survivor, an amputee, or even exceptionally tall, my g

Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare provider dismisses, minimizes, or questions your symptoms in a way that makes you doubt your own experience. This can leave patients feeling unheard, frustrated, or even ashamed of their own bodies. It can delay proper diagnosis, treatment, and healing, and may contribute to increased anxiety or stress around medical care.

My massage therapy office is a safe haven. I understand that people sometimes come into the therapy room carrying heavy burdens. Venting is natural and allowed. I also respect healthy debate, but there is absolutely no room here for hate, whether directed at the LGBTQ+ community, any race, religion, culture, or demographic.

Our muscles can hold tension in many ways through soreness, tenderness, numbness, or even ticklishness. Tight muscles, restricted fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles), and overactive nerves can all make certain areas feel extra sensitive. Fascia that has hardened or formed adhesions can create sore or ticklish spots, and overactive nerves can heighten that sensation even more.

It is one of the most vital of the five senses that we use for interaction with people and things around us everyday. If we fail to receive or give touch, we are denying ourselves a basic human necessity. One of which helps us to thrive. On a day-to-day basis I see people from all walks of life that are touch deficient.

Massage therapists, much like other healthcare professionals, commit themselves every day to enhancing the well-being of others. People turn to us for relief, healing, and care. But what happens when those who provide healing are the ones experiencing despair?