Your Butt Needs Massage

Your Butt Needs Massage

Feb 11, 2021 | Anatomy, The Massage Session

Your butt is just an extension of your leg and it needs massage too!⠀ If you suffer from back pain, hip pain, knee pain, etc., I highly recommended getting your glutes massaged in addition to your regular “tense” spots. ⠀Never had your glutes massaged before?⠀I will...
Potential Cause of Low Back Pain

Potential Cause of Low Back Pain

Feb 11, 2021 | Anatomy, The Massage Session

Ever tweak your low back? Your QL (Quadratus Lumborum) could be the culprit! The QL connects from the top of your hip bone and your lumbar spine to your last rib (swipe right for visual). It helps you hike your hip, bend to the side, and extend your spine. The QL is...
You Are the Expert on Your Body

You Are the Expert on Your Body

Feb 11, 2021 | Mental Health, The Massage Session

Lately, I’ve been more and more cognizant of what I say during a massage. I want to make sure each person knows that they are the expert on how their body feels, not me or anyone else. ⠀So when I get questions like “am I super tight?” or “is it really bad?” I try to...
It’s Okay to Cry

It’s Okay to Cry

Feb 11, 2021 | Mental Health, The Massage Session

It’s totally normal to cry during your massage. ⠀ Sometimes a client will start to tear up and say something along the lines of, “I’m so sorry! I don’t even know why I’m crying. I’m not sad and I’m not in pain.” And my response always starts with, “You have absolutely...