Restorative Health and Wellness

I have created over 80 short tutorial videos on self massage, readjusting how our body moves and moving better. Now I can easily send links to my clients for these videos specifically for their needs. I’ve created in-depth blog posts to go with these 2-5 minute videos. I sent this email this morning to a client I saw yesterday:

I enjoyed working with you yesterday. Here are the videos that I mentioned. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Side Sleeping
SCM Massage
Elbow Behind You
Readjust Your Head
TMJ Facial Massage

Plus so many more available on my blog here

Please just watch the short 2-5 minute long videos first. Try the suggestions. Then read through the blog posts as you have time. They help with the videos. It takes time to make adjustments. So pick one or two to focus on. Attach it to a habit you are already doing. For example: every time you look in a mirror after washing your hands, readjust your head over your shoulders.

I hope this helps!
Emily Boudwin, LMT

If your low back feels tight and standing up straight doesn’t feel effortless, your psoas might be part of the problem. 🧘‍♀️

This Psoas Release technique is refreshingly simple: set up with the right support under your neck and upper back so your body can relax, no pushing, straining, or forcing.

Read the full post to learn what a supported setup should feel like and how to adjust it for your body.

https://restorativehealthandwellness.com/psoas-release-supported-low-back-relief/

Hip hurting on the outside of your hip? Often it’s not “just the hip”, it’s the position your legs keep taking while you sit, rest, or sleep. If your knees and ankles stay together or you cross your legs the same way all day, it can pull tissues out of balance and feed that outside hip ache. Try a simple reset: sit with knees and feet about hip width apart. Read the full post for the why + what to change.

https://restorativehealthandwellness.com/outside-hip-pain-sitting-knee-ankle/

Jaw feeling tight or sore? Try this calming, hands-only TMJ massage you can do at home. Work the masseter and temporalis muscles with the heel of your hand and fingertips, combine gentle pressure with slow open/close motion, and focus on breathing. Start 2–5 minutes per side (or short 60–90s repeats). Never push into sharp pain, stop and reassess. Read the full step-by-step routine and safety tips in our latest post.

https://restorativehealthandwellness.com/tmj-hand-massage-ease-tight-jaw/

I am feeling significantly better having moved my massage office out of the musty building on State Street. Less than a month after moving, my husband helped me with the finishing touches to my new office. I love how close to the freeway my new office is too! I have a little waiting area just outside my office.

Shoulder rounding forward: a simple elbow cue that opens your chest and eases nerve irritation
Use a simple elbow-rotation cue to open your chest, reduce brachial plexus irritation, and reverse rounded shoulders with quick checks and 3 practical exercises.

Fix Rounded Shoulders with One Simple Elbow Cue — Open Your Chest & E Use a simple elbow-rotation cue to open your chest, reduce brachial plexus irritation, and reverse rounded shoulders with quick checks and 3 practical exercises.

Relax your neck with a simple head roll and chin tuck
Relieve neck and shoulder tension with slow head rolls and a chin-tuck/head-hang sequence. Easy daily practices to retrain posture and find neutral alignment.

Relax your neck with a simple head roll and chin tuck | Restorative Relieve neck and shoulder tension with slow head rolls and a chin-tuck/head-hang sequence. Easy daily practices to retrain posture and find neutral alignment.

Sternocleidomastoid self massage for neck and headache relief
Learn a safe, step-by-step SCM self-massage to ease neck tension, reduce certain headaches and relieve referred eye pain. Short daily sessions (2–3 min per side) and safety tips included.

Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Self‑Massage — Fast Neck & Headache Rel Learn a safe, step-by-step SCM self-massage to ease neck tension, reduce certain headaches and relieve referred eye pain. Short daily sessions (2–3 min per side) and safety tips included.

How to readjust sitting at the computer for a healthier neck and posture
Reduce neck and shoulder strain with three quick posture checks, a 10–20s desk head reset, and simple workstation adjustments. Practical steps to retrain muscles and ease headaches.

Desk Posture Fix: Quick Head Reset & Workstation Tips Reduce neck and shoulder strain with three quick posture checks, a 10–20s desk head reset, and simple workstation adjustments. Practical steps to retrain muscles and ease headaches.

TMJ face self massage: A simple step by step guide

Relieve Jaw Tension: Simple TMJ Face Self-Massage Routine Step-by-step TMJ face self-massage to release masseter and temporalis tension. Safe, hands-on techniques you can do in minutes to ease jaw tightness.