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11/02/2026

Holiday travel season is almost here! ✈️

Whether you're heading out to visit family for the holidays or planning a getaway, there's something worth remembering before you board your next flight: your body doesn't particularly love sitting still for hours.

Movement plays an important role in helping blood and lymphatic fluid circulate throughout the body. When we're seated for long stretches, especially with our legs hanging down, fluid can accumulate in the lower legs and feet. That's why some people notice a little puffiness around their ankles after flying.

The good news? You don't need an elaborate routine to keep your body moving.
A few simple movements throughout your flight, staying hydrated, and changing positions when possible can all help.

I've put together a few easy tips you can use the next time you fly. Take a look through the slides and save them for your upcoming travels!

And remember, taking care of your body doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it's the little things we do consistently that make a difference.

Safe travels!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 The only thing scary about a massage should be how many knots you have! 😂
Forget haunted houses and horror movies... the real fright is what sitting at a desk or staring at your phone all day does to your neck and shoulders! 😱
Think massages have to hurt to work? FALSE! You don't have to be a superhero, a fitness guru, or have nerves of steel to enjoy one. Whether you like gentle and relaxing or a little deeper pressure, your massage should be all about YOU.
First-time jitters? Don't be scared! Have a bad experience in the past? Give massage another chance. Just speak up and let your therapist know what feels good (and what doesn't!).
This Halloween, ditch the tricks and treat yourself to some serious relaxation. No ghosts, no goblins, no scary surprises... just fewer knots, less stress, and a happier body!
Book your massage today. Your muscles are dying for it! 💀💆‍♀️

10/30/2026

You can say “I'm going to start stretching” three times in the mirror, but that doesn't mean your muscle tension will magically disappear. 🪲💚

Let's be honest. If you've spent years hunched over a desk, carrying stress in your shoulders, or ignoring that nagging tightness in your neck, a 30-second stretch probably isn't going to undo it all.

And as much as I'd love to work a little Beetlejuice magic, years of built-up tension don't always disappear in one session either!

The good news? We can work on it. One session at a time.

So before your neck permanently disappears into your shoulders...

IT'S SHOWTIME! 💀

10/29/2026

It is still October, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink is everywhere! Awareness is helpful but doesn’t change anything for those who are battling. Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to have a month of awareness for cancers anymore? Wouldn’t it be great if companies stopped making things using so many ingredients that are known to cause inflammation and so many health issues.

A few weeks ago, I sat in the Cancer Center ready to have labs drawn and the next day I went back to see my oncologist. I feel so grateful to be seven years CANCER FREE and yet coming here is always anxiety provoking! I look around and see people of all ages in the waiting room sitting as well. All are in various phases of their journey.

I am reminded by the words a friend and fellow breast cancer sister said to me when I was new in this process. She said you just joined a club no one wants to be in and from now on you can never pass the “Do you have a history of cancer question on every medical form without checking it.” This has stuck with me and I think of her each time I fill out medical forms. Sadly, she lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer almost two years ago now. I still think of her often and wear my f&@! cancer socks we both had to each scan I have had. I have lost way too many friends, family members, and clients to breast and other cancers!

Living in several states in the last seven years has shown me the standard of care in our country varies greatly from state to state. Good medical care is no longer assumed and great medical care is hard to come by these days due to so many issues in our system. That being said, we have to do our part to advocate for our care that once was assumed without question.

Another person during my process shared with me that “cancer is the gift that keeps on giving.” No one knows the gifts they will get. This statement has proven very true for me. Cancer was life changing, some of it certainly hasn’t been easy and other changes have been a true blessing. I feel so grateful to be 7 years out and still CANCER FREE! I am also so grateful it has led me to my passion of helping others.

If you haven’t been recently for your mammogram, consider this your friendly reminder “get those puppies checked!”

10/28/2026

Your body keeps receipts. 🧾😂

That ankle you sprained 15 years ago and “walked off.”
The shoulder you’ve been working around instead of dealing with.
Years spent sitting at a desk.
Always carrying your bag on the same side.
That old surgery you barely think about anymore.

Our bodies are incredibly good at adapting. We shift, compensate, protect, and find new ways to move — often without even realizing we’re doing it.

But sometimes those old patterns start showing up somewhere else as tightness, limited movement, or discomfort.

That’s one reason I ask so many questions about your health history, old injuries, surgeries, work, exercise, and daily habits. What’s bothering you today may be only one piece of the puzzle.

No judgment about those old receipts, though. 😉

We’re just going to take a look at what you’ve been carrying.

10/26/2026

Ticklish or tender? There's an interesting connection.

Have you ever been in the middle of receiving a massage and suddenly found yourself squirming, tightening your muscles, or pulling away because a certain spot tickles?

Here's where a little neuroscience gets interesting!

Your brain has a sensory map called the *somatosensory cortex*, which helps it recognize where you're being touched. Both ticklishness and tenderness involve this sensory processing system, along with other brain networks that help interpret how a sensation feels.

And here's something fascinating: Your brain doesn't respond to every touch the same way.

When someone else touches you unexpectedly, your nervous system may react differently than when you touch that same spot yourself. That's partly because your brain can anticipate your own movements and reduce the element of surprise.

It's one reason you generally can't tickle yourself!

Sometimes, a ticklish sensation can also trigger a protective response. You might instinctively tighten your muscles, squirm, or pull away without even realizing you're doing it.

As a massage therapist, I pay attention to those reactions.

Does the sensation change with different pressure or techniques? Are your muscles relaxing or tightening in response? Is an area particularly sensitive to touch?

These observations help me adjust my approach to what feels comfortable and effective for you.

It's one of the reasons therapeutic massage is so individualized. I'm not just working on your muscles. I'm paying attention to how your body responds throughout the session.

And yes, sometimes that means working around a ticklish spot! 😄

10/23/2026

Not every tool in my treatment room looks like a tool. Sometimes, it comes in a bottle. 😊

I really like Jojoba oil and use it alone and in my body butter for massage because it gives me the glide I need to work with the muscles and connective tissues without leaving the skin feeling overly greasy.

Fun fact: jojoba oil isn't technically an oil at all—it's a liquid wax! It's very similar to the natural oils found in our skin, which is one of the reasons it's so well suited for massage.

It's a small detail, but when you're working hands-on with the body every day, the products you choose matter.

Just another tool of the trade that helps me do what I do.

10/21/2026

You don't have to walk into my office knowing whether your discomfort is coming from a muscle, fascia, a nerve, or something else entirely.

You don't need to know anatomy. You don't need a diagnosis. And you definitely don't need to Google your symptoms before your appointment. 😂

You can simply tell me:
💬 “It hurts when I do this.”
💬 “This side feels different from the other.”
💬 “I can't really explain it.”
💬 “Something just feels… off.”

That's enough to start a conversation.

One of the things I love about my work is asking questions, listening, observing how you move, and paying attention to what I feel with my hands.

Sometimes I'll ask you to move your arm, turn your head, or show me exactly what you're talking about. Sometimes I'll ask about an old injury, your job, or something that seems completely unrelated.

I'm not a doctor, and I don't diagnose. But I do want to understand what you're experiencing so I can tailor our session to your needs and recognize when something may need medical attention.

You bring your body and your experience. I'll bring the questions. 😉
And together, we'll start figuring out what kind of support makes sense for you.

10/19/2026

Stress doesn't just live in your head.
It can show up in your body, too.

Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. Headaches. Restless sleep. Digestive discomfort. That feeling of being physically exhausted even when you haven't done anything particularly strenuous.

I was talking with a client recently who had been dealing with a tremendous amount of stress. Some things in their life had finally shifted, their stress level had come down, and they were noticing something interesting.

They were feeling physically better, too.

We ended up having a great conversation about how closely our physical and emotional well-being are connected. And my client actually encouraged me to share it here!

One thing I like to remind people is that when you're caught up in a stressful moment, it can help to pause and ask yourself:

Will this matter in one day?
One week?
One month?
One year?

Sometimes the answer is YES. Some situations are genuinely difficult, and they deserve our attention.

But sometimes that little pause helps us recognize that something taking up a LOT of our energy right now may not deserve quite so much of it.

It doesn't make the problem disappear. It simply gives us an opportunity to respond rather than react.

And when we find ways to manage our stress, our bodies may benefit, too.

So here's your reminder today: Pay attention to what you're carrying, both physically and emotionally.

And every once in a while, ask yourself whether you really need to keep carrying all of it. 💚

10/16/2026

We've got a new home on the web! 💚

RecoverWell has a NEW website, and I'd love for you to check it out!

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from surgery or an injury, curious about Manual Lymph Drainage, or simply looking for a more personalized approach to massage therapy, you can learn more about what I do and how I work with my clients.

And here's a little favor I'd love to ask…

If you know someone who might benefit from my services, please share my website with them!

Sometimes people don't realize that massage therapy can be about so much more than relaxation. Helping someone discover another option for their recovery or well-being could make a meaningful difference.

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Thank you for continuing to support RecoverWell and for helping me spread the word! 💚

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