Hello to all my wonderful clients! I thought it might be helpful to send you a short video to explain some of the ways that a virtual wellness appointment might be helpful for you. Of course, seeing you virtually is no substitute for a hands-on massage appointment, but there are still many ways that I can be there for you if hands-on appointments are not a good option for you right now. One of the main things I’ve been doing in virtual meetings so far is helping people augment their self-care practice. As you know, I’m a big fan of massage tools, and so I can show you different ways to use whatever tools you have. Depending on how I’m feeling on any particular day, I may use really small massage balls like these cork ones, I may use a foam roller or a Theracane, even a giant stability ball. It all depends on what I have available at the time and what parts of my body need the most attention. So we can go over what tools you have and ways that you can use those to get some relief. An
Mindfulness + Restorative Postures + Hands-On Massage Therapy Yomassage combines the gentle stretches of restorative yoga with therapeutic touch and a focus on mindful breathing. Each session is an invitation to slow down, to reconnect with your body, and to practice mindful awareness. You are encouraged to relax for several minutes at a time in different seated or reclining poses, with blankets and bolsters to prop up limbs and help you unwind. Your Yomassage therapist performs skilled therapeutic massage on your back, arms, legs, or neck. Guided meditations and a focus on your breath deepen the stillness you feel. This is an inspiring new way to receive therapeutic touch that can feel safer or more accessible to many. Because Yomassage sessions are clothed, you can schedule private sessions in your own backyard or living room, or attend a class in a studio. It is a more affordable way to receive therapeutic touch than a traditional table massage session. It can also feel less int