Mugiho Abe, Functional Integrative Massage and Bodywork

Finishing up my 11+year career like.... 🏃🏻‍♀️
That's a wrap!!
So this is it. 11.5yr and I put an end to the title, RMT. Am I sad? A bit. I put my everything in this career, after all. Regretful? Most definitely not. I have my reasons and the nature of my work really requires myself to feel resonated and believe in what I do. Without it, my profession becomes meaningless and it's just too hard physically and emotionally. I could not let that happen because I love what I do.
So, here is to an end, and also to a beginning of a new phase as you may put it. A forever learning soul will start her new journey as she ends one. The only thing is that I feel slightly guilty towards my parents because they worked really hard to put me in school and support me until I was ready to be financially independent throughout the school years.
But, such is life!! As they've never disapproved my decision, I'm sure they would have supported this one, too. 😊😁
Anyhow, Happy Tuesday🎉🌮 And thank you for all your support while I was an Rmt. And well, I'm still here as a therapist so if you need a treatment, Holla at me!! 😆
P. S. thank you, Haley for your generous words and the gift. I sipped my gin as I resigned myself tonight 😂🎁. Your kind words really helped me get through the ending. Thank you and I truly hope that our paths cross pass one day 😊🙏

This is 2!!!🥳🤩💙
With a cone on his head and a big incision mark as a battle wound on his tummy. . .. This boi turns two this wknd😂💙🥳😊!!
Happy birthday, Cashew❤️😀 mama loves you so so much. Even though you can be slightly suicidal at times, you are the sweetest kitty and I'm so lucky to be your mama 😙💕
In the short 2 years of your life, you've flown, camped, hiked, taken trains and multiple car rides ✈️🚙🏞️🚎🏕️ while surviving a fall from 11th floor, patella subluxation, hip strain and an open abdominal surgery 😂👌. To say that you've lived 9 lives is an understatement at this point 😩🤣.
You are the best adventure cat I could ask for 🤗😀💙. Many many mores to come!!! (so please stop being suicidal!?)
これからも、ずっとず~っと一緒に居ようね🤗☺️❤️😙

Half triathlon 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️
The best part was to have a goal and more palpable purpose again in my exercise routine.
Very unpleasant first solid OW swim 🏊‍♀️ is in the book (I wanted to quit at each and every stroke. too many sighting attempts and breast strokes out of the fear of going off the course. I still managed to come out of the water with the head of the category group), and riding 🚴‍♀️ on a highway was quite cool 😎(though the wind 🌀was against us constantly and it was clear I didn't train enough🚴‍♀️... Got lapped by all the people and some more that I passed in the swim☠️). My least favorite discipline 🏃🏻‍♀️ turned out to be the most pleasant part of this race, surprisingly ☠️😲 (or maybe because my legs and feet felt numb ish by then).
My asthma has been at its worst peak this past week, and I was really scared I might end up on a stretcher so I'm proud of myself for doing the race and completing it🙏❤️.
Also, the Beer fest after was just perfect way to end the day.
The adventure continues ❤️ (🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🍻)

Consistency is the hardest part to achieve 😰. As much as I love being active, I often lack in motivation to keep going, and I'm sure many of you can relate!
So, here's to a beautiful weekend that made it easier to stay motivated and being active🙏😊. Movement is a medicine. Keep your body moving, appreciate what it can do, and there is no such thing as too late/too slow/too weak to start. 👏
My asthma got in the way of getting up this morning for a scheduled ride + swim but thank goodness I felt well enough to go for a jog in the evening 🙏. Health is a wealth. 👌👌👌 And I cannot thank my body enough for enabling me to do what I do. ❤️🙏
Pic 1)after a 5k run with 30 sec hills x 3... My first hill session! 🤮
Pic 2) dropped chain after the ride to the beach which I for the first time learned how to fix 😂🔗👌 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️
Pic 3) free popsicles at lakeshore lcbo with .adventures after a dip at cherry beach 🏖️🍒🏊‍♀️
Pic 4) & 5) balcony time w/my cute floof😸

🏖️🍍🐠🌴🌺
Being from an island, spending time in a place like Belize feels more natural to me. Swim, eat, sleep, and dip more again. 🏖️
Toronto may never be my ture home, but as long as I have time like this once in a while to reset and recharge, I can keep going 💪🙏🐠🏖️

Vacation and fee increase reminder!!
I'll be away and unavailable from June 8th till 20th🛫🌞. Tuesday the 21st will be my first day back in the treatment, so please book your appointments accordingly🖊️📅!
If you are on a treatment plan, working on an injury or trying to keep up with maintenance routine, please don't let this stop you 😉. Book in ahead so you have your slots.
Also, kindly keep in mind that my fees go up as of July. Details were sent over an email. If you haven't received one yet, please let me know!
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all in the near future 😀👍!

TMJ intraoral treatment 👄👏
Ever since covid, needless to say I have been careful assessing the risks vs benefits especially when it comes to Intraoral treatment for TMJ dysfunction👄. However, when the pain is so crippling to my clients, I offer the treatment while taking all the precautions possible🙏. And guys, I can't tell you how much difference TMJ intraoral treatment makes. Combined with medical acupuncture, intraoral takes so much pain and tension away, making an undeniable, instant release🙌!
Today, not only was my client so appreciative of the treatment knowing the risks we are both taking, she also said it was really worth it and felt the difference immediately 😭🙏.
Although things can be challenging at times these days (as for many others) , this made my day and made my work so much more rewarding ☺️✌️.
Of course, I do offer TMJ treatment without intraoral session for those who prefer that way!
Any questions about TMJ dysfunction/jaw pain, or treatment options?
I gotchu! DM or email: [email protected]

A good thing about this lockdown is that it got me outside to jog on my lunch break instead of a gym treadmill ... 😬❄️❄️❄️ Trying to find a way to stay active during this lockdown # 4, 🤔🤔🤔. Cashew did not approve of my outing and he protested against it. He's getting demanding this teenage kitty 🙄🐱😑

Happy new year!! 🎉🎊❤️
I hope everyone had safe, restful, and fun (as fun as it could be under the current circumstances) holidays! 

In the light of our latest restrictions, I wanted to reassure you that I am OPEN and OPERATING, as RMTs are still deemed mandatory.  I am ready to take care of you for the year 2022!!
However, please be reminded that this comes with enhanced restrictions and protocols, and I need everyone's cooporation in this matter so that you can all continue to safely receive the service with as little risk as possible.  Here are a few things I need you to keep in mind when booking/coming in for your appointment;
1) Make sure to complete and BE HONEST with your prescreening process.  This is for everyone's safety. 
2) WASHROOM is OFF-LIMIT at my place.  This is because I cannot possibly manage to clean/sanitize everything in the washroom before and after every client in the short prep time I have in between each appointment. 
3) PLEASE, PLEASE be mindful when canceling/changing your appointment.  I have 24hr cancellation policy and this is for reasons.  I have a small, private practice with no foot traffic, therefore it is almost impossible to replace a last-minute canceled appointment (or most times with 24hr-notice).  Please give me as much notice as possible.  As all businesses are affected by our current situation, my practice is also no exception.  While I understand that emergencies do happen, please be considerate in other situations so I can keep my business sustainable.
4) Please sanitize your hands at the time of arrival.  You may use your own hand sanitizer or please ask for mine. It is ready for everyone's use in the treatment room!
5) Last but not least..., MASKS are mandatory.  You must KEEP YOUR MASK ON AT ALL TIMES.  Yes, this means while you are facing down during treatment, too.  We are in a secluded, small space for 60 + minutes together with little to no ventilation.  It is to protect yourself, other clients after you, and ME!
Let's keep each other safe, and continue to take care of our health, mind, and body!