Hot stone massage is available again! I’m including them at no extra charge when desired or indicated. They can help warm up muscles or add deeper pressure, and feel good. I usually combine stone work with other modalities, and I
Covid Policies (updated 2/3/25)
Covid-19 Info/Policies: UPDATES TO MASK/SICK POLICY –If you’ve had cold/flu/Covid symptom onset, known Covid exposure, or positive test in the past 10 days, please let me know so we can reschedule —Masks are no longer required except: If you’ve had
How Helpful is Regular Massage?
I wanted to share something one of my clients said recently: “These regular (monthly) massages are really making a difference. My overall outlook is better, and also, when you’re more in touch with your body, you want to take better
QA Fun Run/Walk & QA Days July 12-13
If you want to take a little run or walk around the crown of the hill on July 12th and benefit the Queen Anne Helpline, check out this 1 min. video done by a local student. Or see the info on
May is MELT Method Month (for me, anyway…)
I’m trying out a really cool new way of working with and hydrating the connective tissue which surrounds our muscles. It uses small balls and a soft foam roller, mainly to help people with chronic pain or injury prevention. If
Pausing to Experience Joy During the Holidays (and all the time)
Psychologist Ken Druck, PhD says joy is a muscle we need to flex. I love that. He writes, “But ‘being in the now’ is easier said than done, right? A lot of us remain mired in the past and fixated
Help Light QA Ave Trees for the Holidays!
In years past, merchants on upper Queen Anne Avenue would light the trees in front of their shops, if they could afford it. It costs around $200 per tree. Many could, some couldn’t. And there are always some empty store
Lessons on Aging from the Oldest Dogs in the World
I just watched a great TED Talk: “The Oldest Dogs as Our Greatest Teachers.” Researcher David Waters wanted to find out what we could learn about aging from studying the oldest dogs in the world. He says he found they
Self-Care Tips for Men/Q & A with Counselor Justin Pere
I (Laurie Swanson, LMP) sat down with Justin Pere, MA, LMHC several months ago and was impressed with his approach specializing in counseling for men and couples. Recently I asked him some questions about self-care for men and he responded
Managing Day-to-Day Stress Prevents Severe Mental Health Problems Later
A new study shows managing stress is as important as nutrition and exercise for long-term health. Read more here. What do you do to mitigate stress on a regular basis? Some of the things I do: -Self-massage by lying on
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