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The Gift of a Pandemic
One of the greatest things my father gave me was my work ethic. Well, I say "gave" but it was more of an observation. An embedded belief that if you want to support your family, the way to do it is to work yourself to death. While March does mark the anniversary of his passing, with the timeline of the pandemic and the transitions it has brought
A Pregnant Pause…
Consider what you are using this time for, this pause. Are you tending to postponed self-care? Spending one on one time with family and welcoming the conversation and snuggles. Reading more. Playing games. Preparing for the next phase of what this life will look like for you and your family? Slowing down
Lymphatic Drainage: Moving the waters
This week I accomplished a big goal for myself: I became a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist. Ooooh, what's that? Think of your body
Since Grandma had a baby…
From the moment you announced your pregnancy, you have received advice from aunts, sisters, friends, strangers in the grocery line and most importantly
Finding my self in the heap
Something is going on. I have felt it for a long time. I finally decided to do something about it, but instead of turning inside
Survival of the Mom-iest
Lost in a whirlwind of emotion and riding the tidal wave of hormones, a postpartum mom will find herself questioning her sanity. There is nothing "wrong" with you. When a recent client reached out, I felt like it was time to address a few postpartum tips. Her bravery in sending me a quick text was a huge step for new moms. Just asking for help is hard enough
The Keeper…
Women have long been the keepers. Keeper of stories. Family history. Secrets. Wishes. Dreams. Round a warm fireplace or simply held in her arms you may have told her your thoughts of the day, or let them melt off of you and wash away. Letting her cleanse your soul so that you could go farther. Make it another day. Offering you what reserves she has within herself. Taking
Too Full of a Life?
I don't think there is any such thing. There are lives too full of work. Lives too full of play. Lives too full of random. Lives too planned out. I live a very scheduled existence. Between my children's schedules. Client schedules. Somewhat scheduled due dates. Scheduling time with my beau. Scheduling individual time with my kids. Joint time. Family time. Bath time and bed times. I literally have to schedule
Revelations and Evolutions…
We all need support. We all have our days of feeling like we are alone in the world. Often times we look at other people's lives and we think, "Wow, they really have it together." I get that a lot. People often remark at how they think I have all my ducks in a row and that I have created this perfect existence