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.

It is important for clients to understand the scope of practice for massage therapy. Massage therapists do not perform chiropractic adjustments. We do not adjust the skeletal system, crack bones, or intentionally manipulate joints in the way a chiropractor does. Those services are outside of a massage therapist’s legal and professional scope of practice in Texas.

Jaw pain, intraoral discomfort, TMJ symptoms, and issues following dental surgery can be extremely painful and disruptive to everyday life. In my office, I offer assessments to determine whether intraoral therapy may be appropriate for a client’s specific condition. When working with jaw related issues, it is not uncommon to find imbalances elsewhere in the body, particularly in the pelvic area, which may also need to be addressed as part of a comprehensive approach.

Many clients are surprised to learn that certain medications, especially opioids and nerve-related prescriptions such as gabapentin and amitriptyline, can change the way the body feels pressure during massage therapy. These medications work by reducing pain signals or altering the way nerves communicate. While this can help with chronic pain, it can also decrease your ability to sense touch and pressure during your session.

One of the best things you can do for yourself each day is to gently unwind your body and give attention to your fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything inside you. A great moment to do this is first thing in the morning, before you even get out of bed. If you watch your pets when they wake up, you’ll notice they stretch, yawn, twist, bend, and move in all kinds of natural ways. What they’re doing is releasing their fascia.

Migraines can be debilitating. They can disable you for days, completely disrupting your schedule and affecting everyday aspects of your life. I want you to know that I understand this from personally experiencing hemiplegic and seizure-related migraines. From my experience, I hope to share insights and practical strategies to help you navigate migraines safely and effectively so you can evaluate whether it is something you can manage at home or if you need to seek immediate

Traveling? Bring Your Wellness With You: Private Massage Therapy for Extended Trips

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with flannel sheets, warm up the massage table, and indulge in the soothing heat of a Himalayan salt stone massage. Why not elevate your next massage session with this deeply relaxing, rejuvenating treatment?