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Why Am I Here? (…and what does it have to do with you?)
When I was a kid, I didn’t really have an idea of what was healthy and what wasn’t. I grew up in the 90’s. I had gushers or a fruit roll up in my lunch every day. Little Debbie filled our pantry and kool aid was my drink of choice. My mom made sure to…
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Gratitude Creates Fulfillment
If I could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? The simple answer to this question comes very easily, but the reason behind it requires a longer explanation. The short and simple answer: right where I am. Maybe that is cliche or boring, but I think it says a lot about my growth…
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Hamstring Muscles Myths Busted
When I first start working with new massage clients, I hear a lot of complaints about the hamstring muscle group. Those big, strong muscles on the back of your upper leg. In general, people describe their hamstrings as tight and achy. I’m sure you know or have experienced that dull and constant tightness or pulling…
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Habits Are The Tracks, You Are The Train
I have been pretty open in the last couple months about just how awful I feel. The year has been hard, and it has taken its toll on me. More so emotionally and mentally, but physically as well. I have had the most ‘random’ physical ailments pop up out of nowhere. I say random jokingly…
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10 Reasons Why Other Massage Therapists Give Me The Side Eye
Why would other massage therapists give me the side eye, you ask? Well, let me explain a little. I love bodywork and massage therapy. I love giving it and I love receiving it. My favorite thing ever is to learn about the human body and how it works. Naturally, that is why I work as…
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The Real Epidemic: Teacher Burnout
As a parent to elementary-age children, I witness first hand the demand on K-12 teachers and school staff these days. It is a hell of a lot different environment than when I was going to school in the 90’s and 2000’s. Like, most days, I am absolutely astonished at what kinds of crazy have become…
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Gratitude and Growth
Every morning, the first thing I do, often before I even open my eyes, is list out 3-5 things that I am grateful for. Gratitude and growth go hand in hand. I have been doing this for the last year or so. The thing I find the most surprising is that even on my worst…
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Change Your Life, Change Your Body
From a very simplified view, our bodies are a reflection of our life. We can see and feel the (unprocessed) past and present. An old injury, stored trauma, low self-worth, relationship conflicts, and muscles adapting to laborious or sedentary jobs. It is all in there, and lots lots more! The physical body is a reflection…
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The Best Teachers
A great teacher doesn’t just pass along information, facts, or advice. No, that is not at all what a great teacher does. The best teachers that I have ever had, both in school and in life, have helped me FEEL the truth and have guided me to finding the answer on my own. So, what…
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Chasing Symptoms
Chasing symptoms is costing us time, energy, and lots and lots of money. So, why is it so popular? Let’s get into it. To start with, what is a symptom? Those are the dictionary definitions of “symptom”. Pain is a symptom. Excessive tension is a symptom. Even muscular weakness is a symptom. The list of…
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