In my 36 years as a Licensed Massage Therapist, my practice mainly consists of families. If you ask me why, I will have to say that it sort of happened as natural course of things. Because my massage practice takes me into people’s homes, I get to interact with everyone in the household. From … Read more about The Spiritual Side of a Massage Therapist.
This and That
Over the years, I have shared with you my many stories about the experiences I have had with clients in massage and caregiving. I often joke that my best accomplishment has been going this long with out having to have a job. I have always worked on my own terms, in my own business. Several years … Read more about This and That
Morning Stiffness
What do you do when you wake up in the morning and and the simple movement involved in getting out of bed has put your spine into a breathtaking painful spasm? The first thing I do is I reach for one of my fabulous rice bags, pop it into the microwave and heat it up. Then put it on my back as I … Read more about Morning Stiffness
Small Acts of Kindness
There are plenty of problems and issues to go around these days. From pandemics to Grandparents raising Grandchildren, to people who are caretakers for their parents. It can be overwhelming to say the least. I have been working with Sarah Care in Melbourne for a few years now, and I understand … Read more about Small Acts of Kindness
How My Life Evolved- The Start of the Crones Stories
Most of my life has been filled with movement, purpose, and work. But right now it is a little different. There are times in our life when we pause and reflect. As we respond to each event and circumstance so it goes that we build a life. We adapt to our new circumstances. It's how I have built my … Read more about How My Life Evolved- The Start of the Crones Stories
Spring Time in Florida
For the rest of the country, spring has arrived. In Florida, spring was two weeks at the end of March, and now summer is here. It's hot already and only going to get more so. I like the heat. I have lived here in Florida since 1973, so I am used to it, but even I can get overheated when the temps … Read more about Spring Time in Florida
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Why do people get a massage? Most of the time it is to feel better. Sometimes it is because they are tense. If I am working on an athlete, it is usually to help them get limber before an event. Then to help them get rid of the lactic acid in their system that comes from athletic … Read more about Massage Therapy
My Career As A Massage Therapist
Every now and then I remember how remarkable it is that my massage career has been consistent for most my adult life. Recently I was enjoying a conversation with a woman who has had a few interesting career choices during her life. She has worked as an esthetician, a massage therapist and is … Read more about My Career As A Massage Therapist
Learning to Adapt
One of the best side benefits of my massage practice is I get to have interesting conversations with people whom I might not have ever met otherwise. I recently worked on a nice couple visiting from out of town. The gentleman mentioned his brother had gone to massage school and tried to start a … Read more about Learning to Adapt
Testimonial for Valentina
This has been an exhausting year for many of us. Valentina is and has always been one of the bright spots in times of darkness. When my body is sore from being tense all the time, she comes over and smooths out all my tension. If I have injured myself, she helps me heal. Thank you Val, for … Read more about Testimonial for Valentina
Bodies
I never get tired of trying to figure out the mysteries of the body. The body is a machine and it has moving parts and pieces which are designed to work together harmoniously. There are many facets of how a body is developed. Of course we have genetics that determine height and style of a … Read more about Bodies
Dealing With Covid
Well, I have been in business for over 35 years now and even though this year went by fast it was one of the strangest ones I've ever lived through. It's been hard to not be able to get together for family gatherings and I have not seen some of my clients since March. It seems that everyone is … Read more about Dealing With Covid
