"My mom deserves a massage because..."

As part of our Kid's Health event at One Life Chiropractic, I had the children nominate their parents for a drawing to win a free massage session.

Here is what they wrote-  (Some really young ones had a bit of help from a parent.)


"My mom deserves a massage because I love her."  -Sarah, age 8

"My mom deserves a massage because she works really hard."  -Philip, age 14

"My mom deserves a massage because she does so much for me and my brother."  -Amanda, age 13

"My mom deserves a massage because sometimes we take walks together."  -MaKayla, age 4

"My mom deserves a massage because she's a hard worker and is super stressed...and once she'll get a massage she'll be super happy."  -Victoria, age 11.

"I think my mom should have a massage because she's always cleaning up after us and if she had a massage it would be the 2nd time in her life!"  -Rachel, age 8

"My mom deserves a massage because she does so much for me and my sister.  She really is the best mom ever!!"  -Brandon

"My mom deserves a massage because she is my mommy and I love her."  -Sebastian, age 1 1/2

"My mom deserves a massage because she is a really nice lady and lets me do a lot."  -Andrew, age 17

"My grandma deserves a massage because she takes care of me while mama goes to work and goes to school."  -Otto, age 3

"My mom deserves a massage because I love her!"  -Daniel, age 9

"My mom deserves a massage because she is the best mom in the world."  -Bethany, age 10

"My mom deserves a massage because she is a great mom and is always busy.  She takes me and my sister to a lot of sports and activities and is always constantly going.  She does so much for me and my sister that she deserves to relax and have a little time to herself."  -Alexandra, age 15

"My dad deserves a massage because he is a great dad."  -Kimberly, age 11

"My mom deserves a massage because she has 12 children and one more on the way."  Rachel, age 16

"My parents deserve a massage because they do a lot for us and let us do the things we want during the summer.  They are the best."  -Jack, age 16

What gratitude!!  And it's true- they all deserve a massage.  You do too!

Wishing you balance and gratitude,

Nancy

New Year's Resolution Time! I'm Ready For You!

Happy New Year!

Today I mixed up a huge batch of my massage butter.   I absolutely love making the massage butter.  It is easy, fun and messy; shea butter always flies onto the counter, the toaster, my clothing.... but it's so gratifying to watch the crumbly, hard butter soften and lighten as it whips.  I love the fact that I know with certainty that my massage lotion is natural, made with all organic ingredients, without any filler or artificial nonsense.  After all, we absorb through our skin, so why would we want anything but the most healthy, natural ingredients in our massage lotion?  (Or any product that we use for our skin?)

Besides the fact that it is fun, I like the ritual of whipping the butter because of the anticipation of the sessions in which it will be used.  Good, deep bodywork.  Restrictions lifting.  Pain melting.  The medium I am whipping up is an important ingredient in a process that can be life changing.  It makes me happy to see the full container, knowing it will be used to help people.

A client of mine told me after her last session, "You have given me a new body."  A new body!  A body that moves freely.  A body that isn't in pain all the time.  A body fit to live in!  There is more to the equation than a good massage lotion, of course.  There is your massage therapist, (Pick me!  Pick me!), but the most important ingredient is you.  Your body supplies most of the intelligence.  I listen and help your body to find its own natural balance.  I don't give you a new body, but am a catalyst, the massage lotion a medium and you, the most important part of the whole process.

This is the time of year we think about the new and healthy habits we want to adopt.  With that in mind, I made an extra big batch of massage butter, just for you!

I hope to see you soon.


Wishing you balance and joy in the new year,


Nancy

One Great Massage. Two Terrific Locations!

Massage At One Life Chiropractic

One Life.  One Body.  One Choice.

And now...One New Massage Therapist!  I am extremely happy to announce that I have very recently joined the friendly and professional staff at One Life Chiropractic.

Located at 3300 Monroe Avenue, One Life Chiropractic features first rate health care in a welcoming and relaxing environment.  

Please come visit!  I am hosting two chair massage events at One Life: Thursday, July 28, from 2:00-4:00 pm, and Friday, July 29th, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and again from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Come and receive a chair massage for $1 a minute, or just say hello and check out the space and the other offerings.

I am now taking appointments.  Just call me directly at 585-288-6006 or e-mail me at nanodance@gmail.com.  Take advantage of the introductory massage special.  If you schedule before September 15, your one hour or 90 minute session is $10.00 off.

Check out the One Life website:  One Life Chiropractic.  

Wishing you balance,

Nancy

On Being Unique

My college students are required to attend dance performances and submit written responses describing what they have seen.  I was noticing that the word "unique" was coming up again and again.   This made sense to me, but I also found it annoying.  For many of my students a dance concert is a novel experience so everything is they see is "unique."  But without explaining why it is unique, the word held no meaning, so I started outlawing it entirely in an effort to get them to describe what was happening on stage and how it amazed them, moved them, inspired them, confused them or exactly why it bored them to tears.

The other night I was at a gathering full of people I didn't know and I found myself in a typical cocktail party conversation discussing what it is that I do.  "I am a massage therapist," I explained.  Going to massage school was a dream come true for me and I find helping people in this way to be an incredible honor.  So, when I tell people that I do massage and bodywork, it is with a certain pride.  But, let's face it.  There are a lot of massage therapists out there, especially in this town.  And furthermore, there are some very good ones.  Why should you come to my modest office for a massage when you could go to a ritzy spa?  Why should you come see me for bodywork when you could get a cheaper massage from a student therapist at the massage school?  What makes my practice unique?  What should I tell this person who is asking me what I do?  What should I tell her sets me apart?

My bodywork treatments are unique of course; all body workers offer up something of themselves in their practice.  We, as clients, relate differently to different people and I believe that you have to trust and resonate with someone in order to open up fully to treatment.  This makes it important to find a therapist that you respect and trust and with whom you feel connected.  The most important thing that I have to offer, besides my training, skill and intuition, is my ability to be present, to listen, and to respond.  I do not do cookie cutter massages.  Each session is tailored to your needs and designed collaboratively, based on your goals and preferences for treatment, combined with attentive hands that listen and respond to the wisdom of your body.  Nurturing, nourishing and effective,  sessions are designed collaboratively, based on your goals and preferences, combined with expert hands that listen and respond to address pain, tension and movement restrictions. Each session is truly unique.

I would never say that other therapists don't do this.  Many do, I am certain.  I can only promise that this is what I believe in and therefore it is what I do.