top of page
Holistic & Integrative Wellness
Description:
Articles about complementary wellness practices that may support relaxation, self-care, body awareness, grounding, and overall well-being.
Suggested tags:
holistic wellness, integrative wellness, grounding, natural wellness, mind-body wellness, self-care, wellness practices


Gentle Palliative Care Massage & Supportive Bodywork - Arlington, TX
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, cancer, chronic illness, or other serious health conditions, comfort and quality of life can become an important part of ongoing care.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Aug 162 min read


Grounding: Reconnecting With the Earth
Grounding, sometimes called earthing, is really a very simple concept: reconnecting your body with the natural world beneath your feet.
For me, grounding is not something new. I have known about it in one form or another for most of my life, long before I ever heard the word earthing.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Aug 164 min read


Support for Fellow Lyme Clients Living With Chronic Conditions
Living with Lyme disease can be physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting. As a Lyme disease survivor, I offer additional supportive therapies for established clients and those committed to becoming regular clients. Services may include lymphatic drainage, PEMF or BEMER, red light, Rife, magnet therapy, and Avazzia microcurrent when appropriate.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Jul 252 min read


Why I Can No Longer Offer Deep Tissue Massage: Navigating My Life Massage Therapy Business with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Empty Sella Syndrome
After a recent hospitalization and official diagnosis, I am making an important change in my massage business.
I was recently officially diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). I had previously been diagnosed with Empty Sella Syndrome, and the two conditions are often associated with one another.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Jul 63 min read


Being Present During Your Massage: Reconnecting to Better Serve You
Massage therapy is more than technique. It is presence, awareness, connection, and intention.
Recently, I attended a Lomi Lomi training that reminded me of something deeply important: before we can truly connect with others, we first have to reconnect with ourselves.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
May 223 min read


Reiki, Energy Dynamics & Craniosacral Therapy: How They Differ and Work Together - Arlington, Texas
Reiki, craniosacral therapy, and energy dynamics are similar yet different within themselves. Let me clarify the differences and how they may be separate yet interconnected.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
May 224 min read


Plantar Fasciitis Relief in Arlington, Texas: Causes, Stretches, and Self-Care Tips
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed or irritated.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Apr 75 min read


Massage Therapy for Clients with Diabetes | Safety, Pressure, and What to Expect - Arlington, TX
Living with diabetes often means planning things a little differently. Many people wonder what is safe, what is not appropriate, and whether massage therapy is something they should consider.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Mar 164 min read


Burping Your House: A Simple Holistic Practice for Fresh Air, Light, and Nervous System Support
As we move into spring in, there is a simple wellness practice that many generations before us practiced naturally.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Feb 233 min read


Restorative Touch: Welcoming Lomi Lomi Healing Once Again - Arlington, TX
Lomi Lomi is a sacred Hawaiian healing art rooted in the spirit of Aloha, which represents love, compassion, harmony, and living in right relationship with self and others. It is more than massage. It is a spiritual form of bodywork that combines long, flowing forearm strokes with intentional breath and presence. Traditionally passed down through generations of kahuna and healers, Lomi Lomi has been an integral part of Hawaiian culture, using touch, rhythm, and mana.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Feb 192 min read


Craniosacral Therapy & Couples Fertility Massage - Arlington, TX
Fertility is not just a woman’s journey but it’s a shared experience. Craniosacral therapy and fertility massage can support both potential parents by calming the nervous system, improving mind-body awareness, and helping each person feel more connected to the process. When both partners receive care, it often strengthens the emotional bond between mother and father, creating a deeper sense of support, presence, and partnership during this time.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Jan 312 min read


Vibration Plates and Chi Machines Supporting Healing Gentle Movement and Wellness
Vibration therapy may feel like the wave of the future, but the truth is it has been around for decades. Vibration has always played a role in how the body responds to movement, circulation, balance, and muscular engagement. What has changed is the technology and how accessible it has become for individuals seeking gentle and supportive wellness options.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Jan 104 min read


What to Expect in Your Massage Session Series: Listening to the Body
One of the most common things I talk about with clients is how the body communicates. During a massage session, especially in modalities such as craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, BodyTalk-informed work, or energy-based techniques, you may notice sensations or responses that feel unfamiliar at first. I want to reassure you that these experiences are normal, natural, and not strange or out of the ordinary.

Suzan D. Walker LMT 104331
Jan 43 min read
bottom of page


