This is a two part blog. First I want to introduce a technique that do not do. There are many different massage modalities out there and sometimes it is nice to mix it up. This is one of those modalities that is very gentle. I have only had it a few times, but have enjoyed [...]
There are a couple quotes about meditation that I really enjoy. I will include them below. However meditation can be such a challenging habit to add into our lives. We think we need to do what that man is doing in the picture above. Sit very still and maybe light some incense. I have learned [...]
Recently someone wished me a happy birthday and said welcome to your 40's, how are you enjoying it. I think my face said it all. She said 30's is the new 40's. I said it feels like my body started falling apart. It actually started at 38 instead of waiting until I was 40. I [...]
So you have booked a session for lymphatic cupping. This could be for the face or body. When you start receiving massage cupping you need to make an appointment every week for 8 weeks, then receive monthly sessions to maintain your results. To get even better results you need to come in twice a week, [...]
Being a massage therapist for 15 years and a massage educator for 5 years, I am aware that this is not a person's favorite area to get massaged. Many clients will tell me that I am the first massage therapist to massage their stomach. The most common area a client requests work on is either [...]
Trying new things can be scary, but can also be exciting. Most gardeners start dreaming of their spring garden in January. We pull out the graph paper and start ordering seeds. At least in my 170 grow days season, there isn't much to do till March & April. However last spring I invested is a [...]
What does being grounded mean to you? Yes we can feel emotionally or spiritually grounded. Compared to feeling spacey or flighty. I personally don't always want to be grounded emotionally. It's fun to have your head in the clouds sometimes. But in this blog I want to talk about the benefits of being physically grounded. [...]
The first step is to define what is chronic pain. Chronic pain is something you have had for a long time. Some people may define that for years, a year, or even just 6 months. For many of my clients it is not usually a constant chronic pain. It can come in waves. Bothering a [...]
It seems like there has been a collective sigh of relief. Things are getting back to normal. We can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I say collectively because there have been some interesting studies to suggest we share a collective consciousness. So even though I personally did not feel very stressed, [...]
Stress is an interesting thing. It effects your hormones and make it a challenge to gain weight. It can lower your immune system. However this year I learned that it can also effect your skin. It can effect and even weaken your skin barrier. For my already sensitive skin, it made it so products I [...]
Elizabeth's Healing Path 