I think so. Actually, I know so. Based on my own personal experience and that of other massage therapists I know. This is a very good article written by Michelle Milder, a reflexologist in California, on the subject for Massage Magazine. Well worth a read as you consider how to re-boot your business in the coming year. … [Read more...]
Baby Steps Are Big Steps!
I was listening to Darrell Rogers the other day, the Director of Advocacy at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition share some accomplishments in Washington regarding improving the health of our nation. Darrell works with federal regulators and Senate and Congressional representatives to help define policies supporting health and wellness and nutrition health coaches (which I’m training to work as). And just as our baby’s first steps are so exciting and important, here is a gigantic baby step … [Read more...]
Do Adults Need Touch?
Much has been written about the importance of touch in childhood development.[i],[ii],[iii] but, what about adults? Turns out our need for touch does not diminish as we age. We unconsciously reach out to shake the hand of someone we’ve just met, greet people we know and love with a smile and a hug, hold hands with people we love, and offer loving touch to someone in pain. Well, at least we used to. Now, the idea of getting close puts us on alert; dredges up primordial fear and even anxiety … [Read more...]
Big Changes!
The last few weeks have given me plenty of time to reflect on many aspects of my life, both personal and business, and how they intersect with and are dependent upon one another. Contemplation led me to make some big changes in my life; ones that I believe will better support and reflect the life I wish to lead and the person I wish to be going forward. The biggest change is that I started school this week – and in my jammies! I am taking an accelerated program to earn a certificate as a … [Read more...]
COVID Toes
Doctors are identifying a possible new symptom of COVID-19. They are noticing that toes get swollen, discolored, hot and/or painful; the symptom being exhibited more in kids and young adults, even when they are not showing other symptoms. The symptoms resemble that of frostbitten toes. As of yet, the cause is unknown; however, theories abound: Indication of systemic inflammation in the body Development of vasculitis, an inflammation of the wall of the veins. Possible blood … [Read more...]
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