Many of us live from our heads. We spend much of our time thinking, planning, and problem solving, disconnected from what is happening in the rest of the body or overriding the signals it sends. One of my mentors in graduate school would say that the body initially speaks in whispers. Subtle signals. A little…
Category Archives: Self Care
Massage Therapy, Self Care
Coming Home to Your Body: How massage can support relief, safety, trust, and a deeper sense of home
08
Sep
Sep
One of the things that made me fall in love with massage therapy is helping people feel better in their bodies. Many people live with pain, and massage can sometimes offer relief. I wish more people understood how much massage therapists learn about the body. Our training includes anatomy, physiology, movement, and how the body’s…
Therapy, Self Care
Why Do I Always Feel Like Something Bad Is Going to Happen? | Anticipatory Anxiety Explained
20
Mar
Mar
“Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop” and Anticipatory Anxiety If you often feel uneasy even when life is going well, you’re not alone — many people live with a quiet sense that something bad might happen next. Sometimes the moment things finally feel calm… your mind gets louder. You might be sitting with your…
Massage Therapy, Holistic Healing, Self Care
Massage Therapy for Migraine Relief: A Gentle, Individualized Approach
09
Feb
Feb
When You’re Living With Migraines, Every Day Can Feel Uncertain Relentless pain has a way of taking over your entire day. You wake up already scanning your body, trying to figure out whether this will be a manageable day or one shaped by a migraine. The pressure builds in your head, neck, jaw, and behind…
09
Jan
Jan
January often arrives carrying a lot of pressure. Messages about “new you” energy, big resolutions, strict routines, and total life overhauls are everywhere. And while the idea of a fresh start can be appealing, it can also feel exhausting especially if you are already juggling a full calendar, a demanding job, relationships, responsibilities, and commitments…
