Self-Care

Being a caregiver, whether for a family member or loved one, can be overwhelming, exhausting, and stressful. I’ve been there myself, and I know how easy it is to put your own needs aside while caring for others.

If you have sensitivities to essential oils, fragrances, or any kind of smell, please consider booking the first appointment of the day at 8 a.m. This helps ensure the massage room is as scent-free as possible so you can relax comfortably without getting a future headache or receiving irritation from the scent.

Friendsgiving has always held a special place in my heart. I do not celebrate Thanksgiving in the traditional way, but a week before the holiday I used to host a small gathering where friends came together to share food, laughter, and a sense of community. Everyone brought a little dish and I provided the main meal. Throughout the evening, friends and family would drop by, chat for a while, eat, and then say their farewells until Christmas/Yule.

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.

Chemotherapy can affect every aspect of life, from physical health to daily routines at home. Understanding the precautions needed to maintain a clean and safe environment is essential for both patients and caregivers. As a lymphatic drainage therapist who formerly worked with chemotherapy patients, I want to share some important guidance.

Panic attacks can be overwhelming and significantly disrupt your life in more ways than just one.They often appear suddenly and can cause intense physical sensations such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest tightness. Many people confuse panic attacks with heart issues or other medical emergencies, which adds to the fear.

Fibromyalgia can impact your everyday life in more ways than one. It’s often a disabling condition that affects you physically, mentally, and emotionally. It can change how you interact with others, how you manage your daily routines, and at times, it can feel like it’s controlling your life.

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.

Sciatic nerve pain can feel different for everyone. Sometimes it is sharp, sometimes dull, and sometimes it shows up as tingling or numbness down the leg. But what you are feeling is not always the sciatic nerve itself. It could be tight muscles like the piriformis, a tucked tailbone (coccyx), a herniated disc, or other structural misalignments in the hips and lower back. The psoas muscle can also be a significant contributor to back pain and sciatic issues. If not addressed

Although a foot massage and reflexology may feel similar at first, they are actually quite different in their focus and intention. A foot massage is primarily designed to relax the muscles, improve circulation, and provide overall comfort to the feet. The movements are typically broader and focus on relieving tension in the soft tissues, much like a massage on other parts of the body.

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

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

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.

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.

Anxiety and panic attacks can profoundly affect you physical and emotional well-being. I am personally familiar with both, having experienced them myself throughout my life. I understand how intense they can be and how they can cause upheaval in ones life.