Link to article: https://musculoskeletalkey.com/temperature-effects-on-fascia/ That heat indeed has some effect on the flexibility or pliability or softening of soft tissue (muscle + connective). Assuming fascia wraps and intermediates everything, or at least wraps and limits muscular intent, just calling it “soft tissue” here, generally. Anyway, this article includes references.
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FAQ: What’s your cancellation/schedule change policy?
We’re all professionals with full lives and stuff happens. So there’s room to flex and and there’s gray area. Unpredictability and change are quite the norm. Generally though: Schedule Change and Cancellation Policy Changes within the 24-hour window before an appointment: up to $12. Cancellation/no-show within the 24-hour period: up to the session cost, nominally […]
FAQ: What is the pricing?
Get in touch and I’ll get back to you asap with the pricing. Generally, it’s the same for everyone and feedback is that it is a great value, and keeps the work very affordable and accessible. Occasionally, there can be need-based adjustments – the point is to get the work out there, facilitate good stuff, […]
FAQ: How do I pay?
Most forms of payment are just fine. Can be right after the service is provided. Or can be a pre-pay. Whatever is convenient for you. Online payments can be easily setup with an emailed link, and a payment portal is being set up now. Card by phone call works. Some clients prefer to have a […]
Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage in ABQ
Prenatal massage, like postpartum massage, is offered as a priority! My first LMT (licensed massage therapist) certification included this specialty, and the service is backed by many hours of continuing education and continued study in this specialty area too. Professional study including beneficial modalities, contraindications, and cautions. Special bolster(s) to support the pregnant body, even […]
Inferior Vena Cava & Prenatal Sleep Positioning: Article Link
A nice 2014 blog post – the references to the Literature are appreciated: Appreciated in the article also is the general idea about softening “hard & fast rules” of pregnancy to suit the individual, and listening to the body. As always, this is not a recommendation for practice … just information to do with as […]
Covid-19: Now Scheduling Appointments & Special Setting
Now scheduling appointments in an outdoor, covered, private, open air setting. Canopy tent style, temporary space, compact yet large enough for a nice treatment space. Outdoor Setting The home office has moved to a covered, screened-in (also with a set of privacy curtains) outdoor area on a low deck, tucked between trees, in the (wild) […]
Impermanence and Change
Impermanence is always there. -Chögyam Trunga Rinpoche (CTR), Smile at Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery [Change is the nature of reality.] aka [The only constant is change.] -Everyone. Paraphrased by me. My favorite reference is from “Be Love Now” by Ram Dass Where does fear come from? It comes from basic bewilderment. Where […]
Postpartum Abhyanga Massage in ABQ
Philosophy & Overview “Nourish the Mother postpartum for 42 days … for a healthy Mother for (at least!) 42 more years.” This is the traditional saying that is one of the basic philosophies behind postpartum abhyanga. Paraphrased. “Abhyanga” is Āyurvedic therapeutic oil massage. Here is a link to a Chopra Center article about abhyanga. And […]