During a recent Thai massage session, a client was in the midst of a somatic release, processing emotions stored within their body. They were both shocked and intrigued to feel the layers of emotions, memories, pain, and history their body was holding. Some of these were consciously known, while others were not. The client described this experience as a feeling of "tucking yourself in," borrowing a phrase from the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor. In the show, this refers to a ghost trapping a living person in their own memories, keeping them stuck in a cycle of the past

There is a big difference between “healing” and “curing.” I find, sometimes, that Western Medicine leaves us lacking in “healing,” even while the “curing” takes place.

At the beginning of this month, one of the worst fears of a massage therapist came true for me. I had an accident and broke my wrist.

I know it seems a bit silly to be writing a post about New Year’s Resolutions now that we are at the end of January, but if you’re anything like me, they just don’t stick.

A good friend reminded me of a saying: "Movement is Medicine." While there is some poetic irony behind a holistic health provider who doesn't really like exercise that's where I am.

Exactly two years ago now, all of our lives changed forever. Little did we know the new struggles, challenges, and traumas we were all about to face.

In addition to the pandemic, certain social movements have reached an inflection point. We may feel drawn to support causes and to educate ourselves on new topics. Yet, one of the biggest things we can do to help the collective-whole is to “heal” ourselves.

Nine months into the Pandemic, I have been searching for ways of self-care and self-soothing as many of my go-to methods have been unavailable.

A reflection of my first Integrated Energy Therapy Certification Retreat in Stirling, Scotland.

When we are feeling the magnitude of the world, there may be an overwhelming sense of helplessness. We may ask ourselves, “What am I to do?” For a lot of us, our best work and the most change occurs in small, often unseen ways.

Remember the big, round circles the members of the US swim and gymnastic teams had on their bodies? Those circles are from cupping therapy. I use cupping and another technique, Gua Sha, in my practice.

This is an article my fellow co-teacher "Christine Cartwright" and I wrote about Integrative Energy therapy, published in The Door Opener Magazine.

Bodywork, such as massage, is an investment in good health giving ourselves a chance to rest, relax, and restore.

“Do you accept tips?” This is a question I get all the time from clients, and it’s a good one!

Here are just some of the benefits of regularly scheduling massage therapy sessions throughout the winter season.