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Decrease Your Pain
While Increasing Your Quality of Life
With Massage Therapy

by Suzan Walker, LMT 104431
Healing Crisis Insights


Massage Therapy and Men’s Health: Breaking the Stigma, Ending the Silence, Promoting Healing
Men’s health is a conversation that society often avoids. From mental health struggles to physical ailments, men are less likely than women to seek help, discuss their feelings, or even acknowledge pain. Toxic societal expectations teach boys from childhood to be strong, to toughen up, and not to cry. This perpetuates harmful myths about masculinity, leaving many men feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and silently suffering.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Oct 204 min read


TMJ Dysfunction and How Massage Can Help
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including jaw pain, headaches, clicking or popping sounds when opening the mouth, stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and even tension in the upper back. Many people hold a lot of tension in the jaw and surrounding muscles due to stress, which can exacerbate these symptoms. TMJ issues can also be caused by teeth grinding, misaligned bite, posture problems, or injury. While these issues m

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Oct 104 min read


Massage Therapy for Vaccine Injury Support
Recovering from a vaccine injury can be challenging, and specialized care can make a meaningful difference. I offer gentle, supportive massage therapy designed to help your body rebalance and restore itself after such an experience.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Oct 62 min read


Hydration and Electrolytes: Why They Matter Before and After Your Massage
Hydration is more than just drinking water. It’s the process of maintaining the right balance of fluids in your body to support essential functions, including circulation, digestion, and joint lubrication. Proper hydration can help your muscles and tissues respond better during a massage, allowing for more effective tension release and improved overall benefits.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 262 min read


Navigating Cosmic and Environmental Energies: EMFs, Gamma Rays, Solar Flares and Moon Cycles
Have you ever woken up feeling “off,” drained, or as though something hit you like a ton of bricks yet nothing in your day explains it? Many people are sensitive to shifts in both the environment around us and the larger cosmic forces that affect our planet. Solar flares, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), gamma rays, and even the cycles of the moon can influence how we feel physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 254 min read


Why Alcohol and Massage Don’t Mix: The Risk of Drinking Before Your Massage Session
In an ideal world, I would never need to write about this, but I’ve had clients arrive for their massage appointments after drinking. Some believe a drink will help them relax before their session, but the truth is that alcohol and massage are not a safe combination.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 103 min read


Latent Trigger Points: What They Are & How to Identify Them in Massage Therapy
Ever wondered why after a massage session you have a mild headache or if a certain area of your body is a little sore than it was previously?
It's pretty good indication that your therapist may have activated a latent trigger point. A latent trigger point is a trigger point that remains hidden until it is activated by touch. The symptoms are or not limited to headaches, spasms, tenderness and limited range of motion.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 92 min read


Healing Touch: Exploring Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy in Arlington, Texas
Healing after experiences of emotional and physical abuse can be challenging, and you deserve a space where you feel truly safe, respected, and supported. I am here to support you, respecting your boundaries while allowing you to move at your own pace. Every session is guided by your consent and comfort, focused entirely on your healing journey.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 82 min read


Understanding a Healing Crisis After Massage
“Herxheimer Reaction,” aka healing crisis is a medical condition that can occur when ones chooses a path of healing. A healing crisis occurs when cells release metabolic waste too quickly into the system and the organs cannot eliminate the waste fast enough. The metabolic waste gets recycled over and over again in the body. Symptoms may be subtle or severe including headache, soreness, nausea, fatigue, fever, stomach distress, rash, skin eruptions and other conditions.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 63 min read


HEALING CRISIS: HOW ONE MAY Understanding a Healing Crisis After Massage
HEALING CRISIS: HOW ONE MAY Understanding a Healing Crisis After Massage. Whether you're new to massage or have had similar experiences in the past, this information is crucial.
Arlington, Texas, Dalworthington Gardens, Fort Worth, Dallas, Massage, Reiki, therapeutic massage, energy dynamic healing, LBGTQ and Kink affirmative, Trauma informed therapist, Bamboo Fusion Massage, Deep Connective Tissue

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Sep 27, 20132 min read
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