Oncology Massage Explained
Safety is the top priority in oncology care. Certified Oncology Massage Therapists are specially trained to offer a safe and nurturing experience. We have an advanced understanding of the various types of cancer, medical treatments, long and short-term side effects, and the overall healing process.
The Body-Brain Connection
It’s important to remember that our body is our ally and always working for us, not against us. Our body stores moments of overwhelm to protect us, and it communicates pain signals as if to say “over here” this needs attention. Every cell in your body is constantly working to move you towards healing - every minute of every day.
How to Maximize Your Massage
The real secret to maximizing your massage results lies in what you do between appointments. While a single session can provide relief from muscle tension and reset your central nervous system, your daily habits sustain progress or undo it.
Surgery and Massage: A Focus on Total Knee Replacement
Healing from a Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a demanding process that requires patience, discipline, and professional post-op care. Many patients report lingering symptoms that can persist for months or even years. The good news is a well-trained massage therapist can address pain, muscle stiffness, swelling, and sensory changes.
Arm & Chest Lymphatic Tool
For individuals managing Lymphedema, this tool is designed specifically to decrease fullness in the arm, chest, and thoracic areas.
Head & Neck Lymphatic Tool
This is the ultimate tool for individuals managing lymphedema in the head and neck designed specifically to decrease fullness. Also great for seasonal allergies, sinus issues, and recovery from elective surgery.
Self - Compassion Practice
Self-compassion greatly enhances mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It also boosts happiness, reduces anxiety and depression, decreases burnout, physical pain, and much more.
Five Ways to Self Regulate
Learning how to self-regulate when facing difficult emotions caused by big moments and everyday frustrations is vitally important to our wellbeing. Here are some quick and easy tips.
Is Craniosacral Therapy Right for Me?
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch approach that can create dramatic improvements to whole-body health and performance by reducing pain and tension, creating ease of movement, strengthening the immune system, calming the nervous system, and restoring vitality.
ScarWork: A Novel Approach
Have you noticed the tissue around your scar or how your body moves around your scar? I can help you achieve more comfort with a new technique called ScarWork.
Omega 3: The Key to Better Health
Did you know most of us are severely deficient in Omega 3, a fatty-acid critical to optimal immune, brain and heart function?
Rolling Out
Using bolsters and balls at home to provide relief from tight muscles is simple and feels great. Read on to learn more about a few easy ways to boost your daily routine.
My Favorite Exercise Videos
Movement is so important and can be done from the comfort of your living room!