Emily Smedley LMT

The sun sets on another RAGBRAI. Congrats to all the bikers and volunteers on another successful year!

Thanks to the few that have refreshed their body on my table already! 🥰

Beyond proud of our oldest niece, Callie!

We celebrated her pinning ceremony for the Dental Assistant program last week. Thanks for including us in your big day!

The dental world can be rough on your body! Use proper body mechanics, have fun at Kirkwood in the Dental Hygenist program, and always find your way back to your Aunt's table when you're home! 😊

Spent last night at the ballpark watching our favorite catcher and cousin, Tayvon, play for the Bucks!

He's heading to play college ball in Texas when school starts so it was fun to see him now. He signed his baseball card for the girls for when he's famous 😊 The Bucks had a tough game, but it was great to see Tayvon bat 3 for 4!

I had the honor of treating a longtime client, Erica, to the Sunflower Special. 🌻

Erica is no stranger to the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, but it was truly a privilege to gift this experience to her. She has been with me as I've incorporated Ortho-Bionomy® into my Manual Lymphatic Drainage sessions. The difference has been profound, and she's taught me so much along the way! 💦

Watching her lovingly choose her husband, Kyle, to receive the "pay it forward" treatment was incredibly touching. 😍

The care and support they have for one another shines through, and this wonderful couple is a beautiful reminder that when we care for ourselves, we're often better able to care for those we love.

Thank you, Erica and Kyle, for allowing me to be a small part of your journey! 💛🌻

*For client privacy, the photo shown is a representative image and is not of the clients mentioned.

Yesterday, we headed to Maquoketa Caves with the girls and dogs! 👱‍♀️👱‍♀️👱‍♀️🐕🐕

I'm sure you have seen pictures of the gorgeous caves. The girls were very adventurous. We made it to 14 of the 16 caves. There was only ONE that Giana chose not to go into. 👏

As always, we reminded each other to look for the little things. Life is still happening while waiting for the "main attraction" if you choose to look around. So many families were trekking one cave to the next without really looking at the beautiful park we were standing in. That is one way to do it. It was a warm day, and the cool caves were a nice relief. 💨

However, one of my favorite parts of the day was finding a small body of water and realizing it was full of frogs!! Sophia went almost macro- centipedes, snails, spiders, etc. Poor Ava, climbed under a tree and came face to face with a ribbon snake. Luckily they were both scared of each other! 🐸🐌🐍🕷🐛

I don't know which way to look right now 😄

Cowgirl down

This is a great class for anyone with hypermobility. Another client also highly recommends! 💚💚

Do you feel like you're "too flexible" but still deal with pain, instability, fatigue, or recurring injuries?

You may have hypermobility.

Whether you've been diagnosed with hypermobility, EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), or simply suspect your joints move more than they should, Hypermobility 101 is designed to help you better understand your body and learn how to move with confidence.

In this educational workshop, you'll learn:
✔️ What hypermobility is and how it affects the body
✔️ Common challenges associated with hypermobility and EDS
✔️ Movement strategies that can improve stability and function
✔️ Ways to exercise safely and effectively
✔️ Practical tools to help you feel stronger and more supported in everyday life

One of the most valuable parts of this class is learning from someone who truly understands the journey. Our instructor not only specializes in hypermobility and EDS but also lives with it herself, bringing both professional expertise and personal experience to the discussion.

Knowledge is power—and understanding your body is the first step toward moving better and feeling better.

📅 July 24th
📍 Agape Performance
🔗 https://agapetherapy.com/wellness-program-sign-ups/

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