Phobias are defined in the dictionary as “an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. Read More
Although it isn’t often discussed in polite conversation, let’s discuss a few things and not close the lid on our poops just yet. Our bowel movements and leavings can tell us a lot about what is going on inside our bodies and often holds valuable information for our health. Read More
Fathers are also notoriously bad at recognizing when they need self-care and bodywork. Many fathers get super busy with life, whether that be through recreating, exercising, or just plain hard-working. Everybody and every body could use massage to deal with and process stress or life’s curveballs. Read More
We have all heard the old adage, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and I agree that laughter is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. If you have had a session with me at Posture Massage, then you know laughter is an element that I try to incorporate into every session. I have also been told for ages that I have a unique and infectious laugh, so that doesn’t hurt things either. Laughter may not be able to cure all afflictions we experience in life but it sure does have some great positive benefits for our health. Aside from lightening your mood, laughter also has some great physiological and psychological effects. Read More
Muting cravings and desires is one way of helping our brain and body to make space for us to do other things. We live in a busy world which offers a million different things we can do with our time. Pressing mute on the things that are not serving us anymore can help us to redirect our energy and time elsewhere. Read More
Our immediate worlds are full of technology and our day to day life can be very artificial. The modern world and its advancements have one big disadvantage among many, it tends to disconnect us from our bodies and human-being-ness. My advice for anyone feeling ungrounded is to get oneself into nature. The natural rhythms of nature and natural environments help to reset us. Read More
This blog post is for all of you mothers out there! The process of giving birth to a child can be one of the most rewarding times for a mother but it can also be one of the most physically and emotionally traumatic events in a woman’s life. There is no shame in the childbirth game! We can love ourselves more by recognizing when our body has been through Hell (no matter how natural that Hell is) and to relieve any negative feelings or emotions locked within it. Part of loving yourself is loving your body. Part of loving your body is allowing it to feel and process what it has experienced. Read More
Many people wonder where I learned all the different things that I incorporate into my practice at Posture Massage. Aside from learning the ropes of massage therapy by a traditional route of massage therapy school, I have taken on additional training, including many from the well-known Chikly Health Institute. My expertise on lymphatic drainage, brainwork, heart centered therapy and connecting into your emotions were mostly learned by working with this wonderful institute. Read More
Flowers are an amazing culmination of nature, beauty, scent, and health! They can be a gorgeous reminder that life is beautiful and beam with fertility. Throughout human history flowers have been a symbol of life itself and a reminder to think outside of ourselves. They have also been a natural source of vitality, potent medicine, and therapy. Indeed, flowers do have powers! Sadly our modern era of technology, busy lives, and our stepping away from day-to-day nature has made us lose some of the wisdom our ancestors had about flowers and their powers. Lotus Wei is bringing back the wisdom and power for all of humanity to relearn. Read More
As you crawl out from under that rock we call winter, embrace the sunshine for increased health and vitality! The sun makes life on Earth possible. It’s energy and bright rays can bring several benefits to our physical and mental health. Sluff off the winter darkness and step into the light! Read More
