The Power of Touch in a Touch-Starved World
Touch is a fundamental human need—just like food, water, and sleep. Without it, our bodies and minds suffer. A lack of meaningful touch increases anxiety, depression, and even weakens the immune system. When we’re touch-starved, our nervous system shifts into survival mode, making it harder to feel safe, connected, and at ease in our own […]
What If Your Tight Muscles Are Trying to Help You?
In my two-plus decades as a licensed massage therapist, working with people with tight and tense muscles who want to feel and function better in their bodies, one thing has remained constant—learning how the human body works has never been one second of boring. Maybe you scheduled a massage because your muscles felt tight and […]
Where do random aches & pains come from?
Have you ever experienced random aches and pains when you wake up in the morning? You went to bed feeling fine, and suddenly, BAM!—another reminder you’re not getting any younger. Where on earth did that new ache or pain come from? Allow me to introduce you to a concept known as “The Threat Bucket.” The […]
Unexpected Foot Pain Relief – What My Foot Had in Common with My Clogged Kitchen Sink
Life has its aches and pains, and when it comes to foot pain, it’s just impossible to ignore. This is precisely where I found myself not too long ago. As a restorative movement therapist, I’m well aware that even I’m not exempt from the arduous journey of healing my own body. Just like you, I […]
Neuromuscular Therapy: A Targeted Approach to Pain Relief
If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for real, lasting relief from pain or a stubborn injury that just won’t heal. I get it. After more than 20 years of working with musculoskeletal issues, I’ve seen countless people searching for answers—trying everything from ice packs to pain meds, stretching routines to generic massages—only to end […]