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What is Reiki?

Mar 25, 2019
2 min

What is Reiki?

REIKI (pronounced "ray-key") is a Japanese technique for relaxation and stress reduction. Reiki is also known to enhance healing on a number of levels (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual); it is adaptogenic and will support you on whatever level you need it to do so. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it isn't a religion, and doesn't require any special belief system. Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900's. As in many spiritual traditions

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Slow cooker Lentil and Spinach Soup

Dec 30, 2018
2 min

Slow cooker Lentil and Spinach Soup

I love soup. Even in the hottest part of the Florida summer. This is one of my favorite recipes lately so I wanted to share it. Lentil and spinach soup 2 cups dried green lentils (rinsed and picked through) 8 cups of vegetable or chicken stock 2 cups of celery, diced small 4 carrots, diced small 1 medium onion, diced small 1 shallot, diced small *optional; if you don't have a shallot, just use more onion. 3 minced garlic cloves 14 ounce can of fire roasted, plain petite dic

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Stress Management for the Whole Family

Oct 16, 2018
3 min

Stress Management for the Whole Family

Stressors come in all kinds of forms: work and school pressures, relationships, health concerns, uncertainty about the future. Even changes that are generally positive can still be incredibly stressful, like gaining a family member or starting a new business. Left unchecked, stress can lead to a host of symptoms, including headaches, disrupted sleep, nausea, irritability, lack of focus, and poor impulse control. Tips for stress management are frequently repeated and generally

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Massage can help grief in Orlando, Florida

Jul 19, 2018
4 min

Massage can help grief in Orlando, Florida

Grief is all encompassing. It affects every single part of you and your life. And unfortunately, there is no way to prepare for it or learn how to deal with it until it happens to you. Added to that, our modern society has gotten rid of all of the things we humans used to do to let the world know that we are in the middle of a challenging time. Things such as putting a black wreath on our front door or wearing a black arm band were used in the past to let the world know to be

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Prenatal Massage in Orlando | Prenatal Massage in Winter Park | Prenatal Massage in College Park

Jan 20, 2018
3 min

Prenatal Massage in Orlando | Prenatal Massage in Winter Park | Prenatal Massage in College Park

So you're pregnant! Yay! But you're having sore hip joints. You haven't slept in days because you can't find a comfortable position. Your neck and shoulders are screaming at you; those areas normally give you trouble but now it's even worse. Your calves are cramping at night and it's hard to jump out of the bed quickly at this stage of the game. Your toddler still wants to be picked up and she/he can't understand why Mommy can't pick her/him up as much as she used to. And you

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Why your feet need a massage

Jan 18, 2018
2 min

Why your feet need a massage

We usually don’t think about our feet. Until they hurt. We tend to take them for granted, but like other parts of our body they can get tired, overused, sore, and in need of some attention. When they start to hurt it can lead to many other problems. When your feet hurt you don’t want to do much of anything. You just want to stay off of them. Your body likes to move, though. And your brain functions better when you are active. So foot pain can quickly lead to other issues. Foo

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What do I get from an $80/60 minute massage in Orlando | Winter Park, Florida?

Jan 6, 2018
2 min

What do I get from an $80/60 minute massage in Orlando | Winter Park, Florida?

Our 60 minute session (Therapeutic, pregnancy massage and Reiki) is $80. (PS-you can save money by purchasing a massage membership. Learn more here.) What exactly do you get for $80? *A massage from me, who has been been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999. I am also a former teaching assistant at a local massage school and a Vice President of a local massage therapy association (the Florida State Massage Therapy Association). *A session that is COMPLETELY customized to

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What should I expect from my very first massage?

Jan 6, 2018
2 min

What should I expect from my very first massage?

Massage can be a wonderful thing. But it can also be a bit scary, if you've never had a professional massage before. When you arrive at the office, I’ll have a brief intake form for you to complete, if you haven't already completed the online form that was emailed to you when the appointment was made. We’ll talk about why you’re coming in for a massage and what your goals are for the session: Are you dealing with pain? Do you need/want to relax? A combination of both? I’ll

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