Jonathan Groger, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist

A little different from typical body care/bodywork content, but I wanted to share a virtual workshop I'll be facilitating Saturday May 9th from 4-6pm. If you're curious about utilizing poetry to be present with yourself or bring more self compassion to your life, I warmly welcome you to sign up:

https://forms.gle/9TmGtoHtsQKMPGCVA

Feel free to message me if you have any questions or concerns!

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5736111/want-to-lighten-your-mental-load-first-let-go-of-these-gender-myths

Interesting! I like the idea of becoming conscious about what our mental load is and assessing what is worth the load vs what isn’t. And letting go/outsourcing where you can. I also like that the article talks about our limited capacity and overloading our mental capacity just isn’t sustainable.

So in short, less mental work and more receiving bodywork and acupuncture and yin yoga. :)

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths "Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.

“Massage reduces pain because the oxytocin system activates painkilling endorphins. Massage also improves sleep and reduces fatigue by increasing serotonin and dopamine and decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. So if you’re feeling out of sorts, get a massage. You’ll be actively triggering the neurotransmitter systems that work to make you happier.”

-Alex Korb, author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time

Very excited to announce that I will be moving into an office space next month! It will be in the same general area (sw Durham), but with the added bonus of a more serene, clinical environment and more availability to see clients in the afternoon hours. 😌🎉