I had the opportunity of working with women who were living with breast cancer more than 20 years ago through a program funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It was an incredible opportunity to give women in a low-income and minority community bodywork and therapeutic support that they wouldn’t typically be able to access.…
The Closing of the Bones ceremony is a sacred ritual from the Yucatec Maya healing lineage. This ceremony, traditionally offered after childbirth, offers closure, healing, and renewal at any time after birth, miscarriage, or a terminated pregnancy. A ceremony inspired by the closing of the bones can also be powerful for anyone going through a big transition,…
Tired of Side-Lying During Pregnancy Massage? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re pregnant and looking for a massage, you may be craving a break from side-lying. While face-down positioning might sound appealing, it isn’t always the best choice—even with specialized pregnancy massage cushions. In Mayan healing traditions, womb alignment is essential for both…
The world can feel heavy sometimes. Natural disasters, political unrest, and global conflicts dominate the headlines, leaving us overwhelmed. Recently, the California fires weighed heavily on my heart. An old friend moved into her dream home just days before the fire wiped out her neighborhood, her kids’ school, and their church. I found myself glued…
I hope this finds you with a full belly and a grateful heart on this Saturday after Thanksgiving! Many of you reading are blessed to have abundance and a grateful heart, but some of you might be feeling lonely, uncertain, hopeless, or despair about your personal challenges or the state of our world. The practice of gratitude can give us…
The Amethyst BioMat is a transformative tool for wellness, making it the perfect holiday gift for anyone seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and deeper healing. Combining the natural energy of amethyst crystals with infrared heat and negative ion therapy, the BioMat helps relieve stress, reduce pain, improve circulation, and support restful sleep. Whether it’s soothing tired muscles…
The Power of Self-Breast Massage Breast health is integral to our overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked until there’s a concern. Self-breast massage offers a powerful, proactive way to maintain breast health, empowering us to connect deeply with our bodies while enhancing lymphatic flow, circulation, and self-awareness. This practice isn’t just about physical health; it’s…
During recent bodywork sessions with me, you may have experienced the use of fresh aromatic plants or plant brushing as part of your session. This practice offers many benefits that enhance both physical and spiritual well-being. In the Yucatec Maya healing lineage, limpia is a healing practice that involves using fresh plants to brush, tap,…
Musings about the nervous system and the healing power of Core Synchronism and CranioSacral Therapy Last month I endured one of the most painful experiences of my life: an ear infection and a ruptured eardrum. The pain was excruciating, sometimes worse than I remember childbirth being. Intense pain can trigger the sympathetic nervous system’s fight-or-flight…
Congratulations! carved out the time in your busy schedule to come in and receive bodywork and healing. You are on the table feeling totally relaxed and renewed and you can tell that the session is about to end and you think “Oh no! It’s almost over! How do I keep these good feelings with me?”…
