April/May/June

Unhealthy habits and behaviors can create stress.You can change these habits/behaviors one at a time. Keep it simple. First,write down a habit/behavior you want to change and do differently. Next,write to clarify what it is you want to stop doing and change in 10 wds. or less.Then also in 10 wds. or less, write how how you are going to change the habit/behavior and what you are going to do differently. Lastly,again in 10 wds.or <, write what this positive change will do for you. Positive change will create less stress.

January/February/March

Another quick rejuvenator.... Take off your shoes....spend  5-10 mins. with each foot massaging them and working thumb pressure into reflex points which are located t/o the foot so you can't miss really,thumbing your way t/o the sole of your feet....working in the arch of the foot from big toe to end of heel(the "spinal column") and the fleshy area beneath the ball of the foot is especially reviving.

November/December

When our professional and personal lives are stressful,especially during the "hollies", we need to let go...."

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September/October

What have you done for yourself lately? How about in these 2 mos? Have a massage scheduled or a reflexology session? Taken a meditation class or yoga classes? You deserve regular self-care. Soooo. pick up the phone and call me. It is never too late. 610-873-8310

July/August

Simple, regular stretches can make all the difference but when you add self-massage w/ it, it is even more effective. Your hands instinctively know what to do so let your one hand massage in your palm,massage each finger using your thumb and forefinger, massage wrists and inner forearm using thumb from the opposite hand in a stripping motion from wrist down to the elbow. Be inventive and creative. Self-massage is a great adjunct to stretching.

May/June 2009

"Good Health is Wealth". Consider this...being healthy to me means lots of things. It means less Dr. appts. for treatment (vs. a doc appt. for prevention), less medications, feeling well a majority of the time, and  getting sick rarely to occassionally.

Do you know that the average person gets 4-6 colds a yr. It is a blessing to not be ill. A healthy immunity is key. So,make good food choices, exercise, get rest/sleep,keep a positive outlook, spend time w/ loved ones (phone time counts if  face to face is not possible) and most importantly,manage your stress!

High stress levels that go unchecked are linked to weight gain, elevated cholesterol, premature aging of the skin and lowered immunity (which means more susceptibility to colds,flu,etc.) The common denominator is cortisol, the stress hormone released more excessively by elevated stress levels. Our immune system is our first line of defense against disease.

A depressed, supressed and compromised immunity has consequences and one is illness. So protect your precious immune system by taking care of it by managing the stress in your life.

Massage therapy is the premier way to manage stress because it brings a person into a relaxed state quickly and I would wager faster than anything else.

March/April 2009

What you may be suffering from is what I call "Blackberryitis" brought on by repetitive motion and overuse of specific muscle groups.The constant same motion/action over and over and over creates the overuse/abuse scenario...a player in CTS...carpal tunnel syndrome.

If your shoulders are elevated too (also typical body mechanics at computers) the neck and shoulders are involved as well.

What is a girl/guy to do?

Blackberry massage to the rescue! The focus of Blackberry Massage are the arms,hands and fingers receiving fine, muscularly detailed  massage. Back,neck and shoulder massage are also incorporated as well as range of motion work and stretching.

Blackberry massage as well as any massage work spells R- E- L- I - E -F.

January/February 2009

When a person is in pain,experiencing discomfort of any kind and does not feel "at ease" in their body and mind,it shows. It shows on our faces,in the way we walk,in our gait and how we hold and carry ourselves.In other words, it shows in our body language. If you want to look and feel your best,take care of your health.Massage therapy can help you do just that!

November/December 2008

Daily stretching for a minimum of
5-10 mins(10-15 is best) 2 times a day can make a difference in how we feel, especially those working in the cyber world....stretching neck,shoulders,back, hands and arms.