Fall Greetings! This is my favorite time of year! I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Since re-opening my private practice back in June, I have been keeping very busy working with many new scar tissue cases. I am truly enjoying working with my patients and on the formation of my …
Scars – to some people they are trophies, war wounds to be proud of, reminders of traumas that they wish to forget, and to many, just something they have already forgotten. The truth of the matter is scars and the restrictions they cause can affect every system in the body. Recognizing them can be the …
You’ve just had the most stressful week of your life to date, or every muscle in your body aches from the workout at the gym, or you just want to relax and escape from reality (or the kids) for an hour. Wouldn’t a massage be an answer to all of the above? Of course it …
At this past weekend’s Scar Tissue Release, class we were fortunate to have a Registered Nurse volunteer as the demonstration client. She was incredibly generous with her feedback on what she was experiencing during the treatment and answered questions for the students. Two of her scars were from 18 & 20 year old C-sections, respectively. …
Words can cut like a knife – leaving deep wounds and scars…. Read More »
This morning I was having a conversation with my client about a History Channel program on the top 101 innovations that changed our lives. It started because my client is an avid fisherman and two innovations on the list were using fiberglass for fishing poles in place of bamboo and the spin reel. While a …
Innovations, contemplaitions and a light bulb moment. Read More »
When was the last time you exercised your eyes? What no idea? hhhmm…let’s try some easier questions. When was the last time you used your ipad or tablet? or how about your computer? How long did you spend staring into the tiny lit up phone screen? Oh, better yet how much television did you watch …
What are some of the best practices when it comes to healing scar tissue? Scars often occur due to improper treating/handling of cuts, scrapes, and open wounds. And these scars and adhesions that build up in the body can result in negative consequences for the body. This is why it is important to make sure …
I received a call the other day from a fellow Massage Therapist. He was referring one of his clients, a 15 year old male athlete ( lacrosse goalie and football linebacker) with severe pain in his right knee. The boy’s coach told his mother he needed an MRI and that he most likely tore something. …
The children are our future…So how about we pay attention now! Read More »
Essential Oils or Vitamin E for Healing Scar Tissue Whether it’s acne pockmarks, or the legacy of a burn, wound, or surgery, few of us like scars on our skin. And there’s no shortage of remedies that claim to make scars smaller, thinner, less noticeable and heal faster. From natural at-home remedies to mass-produced and …
I was settling up with a new client when she asked “And what is the recommended gratuity?” I explained that “while I appreciate the thought it was not necessary”. She was very surprised and commented that the last few places (both spa and private practice) she went to had a mandatory gratuity policy. This really …
