It’s my 3rd anniversary since re-starting my massage practice at this location on Queen Anne. I’m very grateful for all my clients. Many of you have been seeing me the whole time, and sending your friends and family in as
Holiday Reflections
Stacy Lawson, Founder of Red Square Yoga on 10th W. (Queen Anne, Seattle), has some good questions to consider for having the type of holiday we really want. She’s a good writer and yoga teacher. Red Square seems to be
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week
Oct. 22-28 is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week. Massage really is good medicine! Try it for yourself and spread the word! From the Touch Research Institute: Field, T. (1998). Massage therapy effects. American Psychological Association, 53, 1270-1281. REVIEW: Massage therapy
Always Continuing My Education
I have always liked this time of year, as it reminds me of going back to school, getting new clothes and school supplies, meeting new teachers, making new friends. And I still really love learning. The state requires 24 hrs.
Q & A with Kate Ramstedt, LMHC, Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I recently met Kate Ramstedt, LMHC, and I thought some of my clients might be interested in knowing about her. Her lovely office is in the same building as my massage practice (Queen Anne SPACE Building). She has a warm
Receiving Regular Massage Really Makes a Difference
There are numerous reasons to receive massage and do other relaxing activities on a consistent or regular basis. A great article by Karrie Osborn at massagetherapy.com is here. A couple excerpted main points: Karrie writes, “Stress might never reach those
Massage is a Great Way to Care for Yourself this Summer
It’s officially summer in Seattle–yay! Are you getting outside and being more active? I have been gardening for the first time–what an amazing experience so far to eat lettuce we’ve grown ourselves, and pick strawberries at their peak for amazing
Thank You Queen Anne, Magnolia, the World
Since this is the month of Thanksgiving, I am reflecting on what I’m grateful for once again. Most of my clients are community-minded people living on top of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. I love living and working here as
Massage Boosts Immunity
How? The stress hormone cortisol negatively affects the immune system by reducing killer cells. But among many other benefits, massage has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and significantly reduce cortisol. A review of the research literature is
Interesting Findings on Massage & Back Pain
This article talks about a study which showed that massage was more effective than “usual medical care” for back pain. Specific, structural massage and Swedish relaxation massage were both correlated with less pain, improved mobility, and better functioning. Depending on
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