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As someone who loves all things that help relax the mind and body, I’ve recently been making my home environment feel even more spa-like. Think cozy bookworm vibes with a wellness twist. As you might imagine, I have a massage table right in my living room. It’s my go-to spot for stretching, exercises like the Bulgarian Split Squat, massage (of course), and one of my favorite new rituals:  legs up on the wall , also known as Viparita Karani  in yoga. Nearby, you’ll find yoga,

This is a quick and easy homemade chili recipe that is cozy in the winter time!

My father requested Split Pea Soup a few weeks ago, which I had personally never made. This slow cooker split pea soup recipe was so delicious and easy to make that I've been making it every week since for me and sending him home with some as well. The first time I made it, I didn't add enough split peas to the slow cooker and I used too much broth, so the soup was thinner than I wanted. This version uses the right amount of split peas to create a naturally thick, hearty text

A continuous yoga flow built around 108 sun salutations showed me how effort can create calm, and how the body generates its own heat when given time and rhythm.

Sound Bath is the perfect way to end the year, start the year and continue enjoying it all year long with sound and good vibes.

This is the perfect time of year to make this again!! The other day one of my clients mentioned he's been cooking using his new slow cooker. He told me he impressed his adult sons with a delicious Pot Roast and Veggie meal. This calls for a repost of an old Pot Roast & Veggie recipe, using a simple Crock-Pot recipe I dug up from years ago. Do you want to enjoy pot roast but don't wanna work that hard for it? Well, you've come to the right place. Check out this recipe... #potr

Sisters communicating on Thanksgiving

It’s snowing beautifully colored Fall 🍂 leaves this week. They are everywhere 🍁 and I hope they stay for as long as possible. When not with family, working out, cooking, food prepping, outside or near a window lately, I’ve been pretty busy getting rid of many of your knots!! 🪢 Fall is a busy time of year for massage. It’s a time when we are all busy tying up loose ends for the year. It’s a time when we see family more. It’s a time when we are experiencing the usual — ups a

Just a few days ago my friend was sending me pics and videos of his play-by-play process of making chicken soup. Usually, I'm the one sending friends photos of my gorgeous food preps, so I'll admit, I was feeling a little jealous. The next morning, I hopped out of bed and went straight to the grocery store determined to make the best chicken soup ever. I already had a full day of self care activities planned and had to be at my favorite cardio kickboxing class by 9:15am, so

In my last blog post, I touched on why recovery is important. Today, I’m going a layer deeper into three pillars that make your body respond better to massage and keep you moving well between sessions. Recovery isn’t what you do AFTER you overdo it or feel pain. It’s the STRATEGY that keeps you pain-free and strong. When thinking about recovery in order to feel amazing on a day to day basis, the following 3 wellness habits are key to combine with massage: Adequate sleep , p

Waking up achy isn't always about age. Learn how poor recovery habits like lack of sleep, hydration, or movement may be the real cause.

Woman with Cupping Marks You've probably heard about or experienced massage cupping. Cupping is a healing technique that uses gentle...

Kale is packed with vitamins A, C and K, plus minterals like calcium and potassium. I like to make a salad of it now and then......

People often ask me how I have so much energy and how I have time to eat in between seeing clients.  My goal is for my protein shake to...

One of my personal favorite anytime soups is tomato soup. #tomatosoup Often, I don't take to measure out ingredients. Still, I am listing...

Before becoming a licensed massage therapist, I spent years as a professional sales rep, working in medical, fitness, and office...

Sweet Potatoes are packed with nutrients so let's make a soup with them! #sweetpotato Sweet Potato Soup!! Worth a re-post...this recipe...

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Summer's still here but I'm already feeling the pull of cozy soup season. This basic chicken soup recipe is light and perfect for summer...

Woman with Cupping Marks You've probably heard about or experienced massage cupping. Cupping is a healing technique that uses gentle...