This is my 6th week working during Covid. Overall everything is going great. Here’s a run down of what I’ve learned while working during Covid. People want to get a massage during a pandemic. I’m busier than ever. People working from home is a new stress on their bodies. Massage helps alleviate the workout pains…
Hi All, I’m finally going returning to work after nearly 3 months of not working. I will return my office on Monday, June 8th. I just want to update you with the most current state guidelines regarding Mask Wearing Policy and initiatives I am taking in my office to make sure everyone is a safe…
Hi World, I hope this post finds you well and in good spirits. I’m doing fine. I’m ready to get back to work but will do so in a responsible way. Here’s a quick update on reopening my practice. I am following the stay at home orders set by Virginia. As of now, it looks…
New years make me happy l’m one of those people who absolutely loves new years. I love the idea of starting new. Permission to reset anything you want. I know it’s silly to think you have to wait to the new year to do something like that. Many would claim that you can press that…
I’m often asked how am I able to massage everyday or that my job must be tiring. The truth is, I don’t even think about those things. According to this article, the average career span for massage therapists is 2-3 years. Most therapists get forced out of the industry because their bodies just can’t take…
The other day I had the privilege of working on a young woman who had never had massage. She was super stressed and very much an introvert. When it was time to turn over, she looked at me and said “This is wonderful!”, totally unexpected but extremely welcomed. I thanked her and moved on with…
Ask anyone who foam rolls and gets massage if they are the same thing. I bet they’ll say no. The most obvious reason is one is performed by a person and the other well it’s a piece of foam (hard foam). And, they don’t feel the same. There simply is no replacement for the human…
60, 90 or 12-Minute Massage Session? I get this question often. So, I’ll answer it from a professional massage therapist’s perspective. By that I mean, how much time I like to spend working on my client’s concerns. In the ideal world, I would love to have people come in and I work on them for…
Can I bring and have you use my own oil? Occasionally I’ll have a person come into my office requesting to use their own oil. The request is followed by an explanation. I listen to all explanations with an open mind. More specifically, I’m listening to figure out how I can help them solve their main…
This post is less about Parkinson’s as a disease but more about my approach to working with people with Parkinson’s. If you are here then I’m assuming you know someone with Parkinson’s or have Parkinson’s. So I’m not going to dive into the medical condition and all its intricacies. I’m assuming you already know most…