Lorine Hoffer Coaching & Massage

From today's The Gottman Institute "Marriage Minute" newsletter.

I love these newsletters. They apply to all types of relationships, not only married/partnered. And these communication tips apply to both work and play situations! Kids, too!

Highly recommend.

Did you know it was my own back pain in 8th grade that led me to study massage therapy? And then is was my own 18 month sciatic nerve pain experience that reinforced there is more to the "stuff" that shows up physically than just bones and muscles? Yes to both!

This handy article from Washington Post about back pain and approaches to easing yours.

The fact that it mentions "massage alone is not enough" is EXACTLY why I expanded my practice focus to help you "explore the why" around your own chronic tension, aches, and body annoyances. Massage is a wonderful tool in your wellness program and it is only one tool.

Curious to hear your thoughts!

How to ease chronic back pain with or without medication Many people have sore backs. There are home treatments that help without having to resort to medication.

One of my favorites.

New Research on Chronic Pain...
Which is a chronic pain if you've ever dealt with it (and so many have)

Scientists Find Brain Signals of Chronic Pain A new study linked chronic pain to activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion regulation, self-evaluation and decision making.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/07/life-changing-daily-moves-that-will-keep-your-body-happy?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR2FfOJHeKbGjzc-AAQgXt53i3HyxDps2XjkYZoHLUcULw7Aov86amUgJ_M

Great ideas in here!

Stand on one leg – and 16 other life-changing daily moves that will keep your body happy Are you sitting comfortably? Well, get up! Stay healthy and supple by adding these basic movements to your daily routine

Have you ever had one of those weekends where you barely have enough energy to get out of bed - your body screaming at you for rest - but there’s so much on your to-do list that you ignore it and power through?

Do you crave more time and deep rest for yourself, but you don’t want to let others down? Maybe you really want some “me time,” yet don’t have the energy to plan it or know how to fit it in?

I hear you and relate because I've been living it, too.

And I've seen the physical and emotional impact of not choosing rest for myself as well as the impact it has on my clients' mental and physical wellbeing.

Now I feel passionate about helping other women break the overwhelm cycle that comes with always putting others first and claim the rest that’s felt out of reach.

So I created this Seaside Sanctuary Retreat! Over 4 days/3 nights in May, you’ll learn tools, strategies, and foundational pieces that will empower you to be proactive with your rest while inviting more fun and connection into your life.

Join me and a small group of other amazing women at the Seaside Sanctuary Retreat in May.

Link in the comments :)

Retreats – Lorine Hoffer Seaside SanctuaryRetreat Seaside Sanctuary Retreat Reconnect with Yourself, Recharge Your Body & Mind, and Rediscover Play! If you’re a woman wanting a break from your “everyday” and feeling ready to welcome more play in your life, please join us for a four day retreat. You’ll learn simple s...

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-your-massage-therapist-knows-about-you_l_63f4f28ae4b0a209e829e39b?ncid=APPLENEWS00001

Nicely done article in spite of that "click baity" title!

What Your Massage Therapist Knows About You After 1 Session There’s a lot they can tell about you, from your occupation to your stress levels — and even serious health conditions.

Clearing clutter gives us a tangible way to work with what is stuck inside us.

It's easy to think clutter is just clutter, but almost always, clutter is something we are avoiding looking at.

Do you have a pile of paperwork that you keep on telling yourself you'll clear out later but always put it off? Go deep inside you, and ask yourself what's keeping you stuck?

I was featured in the August 2022 issue of Massage Magazine. Give this a read to find out the secret to my success ;)

Massage Business Success: MTs in Practice 20+ Years Show You How We asked 10 massage therapists who have sustained their careers for 20-plus years to show you the one most-important decision, protocol or practice they each used to create massage business success…

So good. That enteric nervous system is incredible. Also, the impact of gut health on mood...

Bodywork, Hormones & Homeostasis

Our bodies are home to an intricate hormonal system that constantly works for our survival. This system produces feel-good chemicals as the motivation and reward for taking steps toward what’s good for us. Together, these hormones create a desirable brain state that keeps people coming back for more. Since the therapeutic goal of bodywork is to tilt the balance away from stress and toward relaxation and healing, we can use our hands-on work to help give a boost to these essential happiness hormones while enhancing pain neuroscience client education.

Let’s discuss four of the brain molecules linked to happiness and offer simple ways manual therapists can help trigger their release. The acronym DOSE (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins) is used to describe the hormonal quartet responsible for those feel-good feelings, and although there are many ways to stimulate their secretion, we’ll focus on the ones we can get our hands on.

Dopamine is a chemical messenger secreted by the hypothalamus in anticipation of rewards. It drives our brain’s reward system and stimulates pleasure-seeking behavior, motivating us to take action toward goals, desires, and needs… and giving us a surge of reinforcing pleasure as we achieve them.

Clients love to set and achieve therapeutic goals, from freer movement and posture improvement to enhanced performance and less pain, and we can use our understanding of dopamine to help them get what they want. For starters, break big bodywork goals down into smaller ones, so the client’s brain can celebrate with a hit of dopamine each time it anticipates reaching the finish line. To avoid a dopamine hangover, continue to stimulate the release of this happiness hormone by helping the client set a new goal prior to achieving the current one. For example…Click here to read more and view a vagus nerve video: https://mailchi.mp/freedomfrompain/bodywork-hormones-homeostasis-and-spring-sale-159782