I had a wise friend who once told me, " I do what God puts in front of me, Val". I have often felt like my life and my work was my own personal ministry. I look for signs of what I should be learning that day, and I try to notice the God nudge. That is how I describe the sensation I get that … Read more about What God Puts In Front Of Me
Memories
Sometimes I experience a memory that I am amazed I can recall because I was so young when the event occurred. It's funny how we, as humans, have some insignificant moment pop into our minds over and over. Yet there's times we can't even remember why we walked from one room to the other. I have … Read more about Memories
Exercise and Maintaining a Healthy Life Style
As a trained Pilates Instructor, a Licensed Massaged Therapist and CNA, I know first had the benefits of exercise.I first began investigating the benefits of exercise as a means to help my regular massage clients live a more pain free life. Through that journey I have learned that it is not that … Read more about Exercise and Maintaining a Healthy Life Style
Inurnment – Honoring Mark’s Life
Inurnment Honoring Mark’s Life By Marsha Valutis Guest Blogger My brother, Mark John James, passed away on March 29, 2006 at the age of 48. Immediately following the celebration of his life, we held an Inurnment to spread his ashes. The following is a description of this very special, … Read more about Inurnment – Honoring Mark’s Life
Cancer Recovery with Soul Mind Body Medicine
By Marsha Valutis, PhD Guest Blogger Marsha’s doctorate is in applied psychology. In 2010 she recovered from stage IV lymphoma using Soul Mind Body Medicine and Soul Power, and attributes her good health and well being to these practices. The year was 2009 and it hadn’t been a good … Read more about Cancer Recovery with Soul Mind Body Medicine
The Benefits of Tai Chi
When I first started practicing I Gong-and then tai chi I knew I was studying an ancient exercise form, one that didn't include equipment as much instruction from a master. I don't even know how long this individual had train to be thought of as a master. Anyhow, let’s suffice to say I … Read more about The Benefits of Tai Chi
Five Habits of Successful People
In my profession I work on people from all walks of life. That is what keeps m y life interesting. But in the early days most of my clients came from the upper levels of the income brackets. I am not only a practitioner; I am a listener and an observer. I have noticed the most successful people … Read more about Five Habits of Successful People
Alzheimers Patient Care
Grace Under Pressure I spent a year taking care of an Alzheimer’s patient as a live-in caretaker. My daughter, Alexis, covered a shift as well and another staffer worked in the daytime. We all did our best to keep her safe and entertained, enjoying the sweet things about her and laughing … Read more about Alzheimers Patient Care
The “Silent, Artistic Generation”
Why are people in the seventies and eighties coming to my classes? I mentioned in a previous blog that when I began my career as a Licensed Massage Therapist I was constantly battling the impression that massage was simply a form of pampering. It was to be enjoyed only by the rich and the indulgent. … Read more about The “Silent, Artistic Generation”
The Petite Warrior
One of my favorite things about being a massage therapist is that I’m in the position to assist people in their quests to heal themselves spiritually, even when they don’t know on a cognitive level that there is healing to be done. When someone is hurting, physically, there is also an emotional … Read more about The Petite Warrior
