Our lymphatic system is responsible for maintaining the balance of fluids in our bodies, assisting in absorption of fats and supporting our immune function. We know it’s not working optimally when we have swelling that takes a long time or simply doesn’t go down or when it takes longer than normal to get well. Manual […]
How to get the best massage ever? #1 way: Use Your Voice. Let’s face it. Massage Therapists are not psychic. If they were, they wouldn’t need to be working. You may have been fortunate to have a skilled and experienced massage therapist who you’d say was ‘intuitive’ especially if they addressed an ache or pain […]
Why 2026 is the year to Be vs to Do for me… I know how I Be affects everything I Do. Where I come from emotionally ripples out like an endless wave from my center through each and every little thing I do. But sometimes it’s hard for me to focus on myself. It may surprise […]
If your last Melt Massage was over 5 years ago, your next visit will be a First Visit. We’ll take the time to review any medical changes and plan the best possible session for the current version of you, to take you to the next best version. With up to an extra 30 minutes allowed […]
Do you sleep better at home with a pillow between your knees? Even better yet with a pillow between both your knees and your ankles?? Most of us don’t have room to pack a king size pillow when we travel but this hack will get you there: pack a king-sized pillow case! When you get […]
Sometimes clients ask, “What type of oil or lotion do you use?” The answer? It depends. It depends on what the client wants and what massage technique would meet that need. Some techniques work better on dry skin, some on skin with gentle glide from lotion, others on skin with more glide, from oil. The […]
A quick story. Jane* walked in. An active 67 year old with lingering stiffness in her right shoulder. She was concerned because she still wanted to play Pickle Ball, but the pain was cramping her style. She wanted to know, “Is this just how it’s going to be from now on?” Was she going to […]
