Touch of Soul Massage Therapy

Hello friends,

I wanted to share a quick update. After several months of recovery and physical therapy following my shoulder surgery, my surgeon has officially cleared me to return to work. I’m happy to say that I will now be reopening my massage schedule.
As I gradually resume my normal routine, sessions will focus on therapeutic, relaxation, and stretching work using light to moderate pressure as I continue rebuilding strength. At this stage, I won’t be offering very deep pressure sessions, but many clients still find these treatments very effective for relieving tension, improving circulation, and helping the body reset.

Over the next few weeks, my strength and capacity will continue to grow, and I’ll slowly expand my services back to my full range.

I truly appreciate the patience, encouragement, and support many of you have given during my recovery. It means more than you know.
If you’d like to schedule a session, please feel free to book through my website or the Booksy app.

Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Warmly,

Denson Malone
Touch of Soul Massage

Hello...Denson here

I wanted to reach out with a long-overdue update. A few months ago, I had an e-bike accident that resulted in a torn rotator cuff and a torn biceps tendon.

What do you mean you don't have Aflac? I actually didn't think I needed it considering I gave up roller derby five years ago. 🫤 🤣
For the last few years, I’ve been riding my bike for fitness, health, and transportation. At the point of my accident, I was feeling so comfortable riding Shirley my Cannondale that I almost felt at one with her and she with me. I could not have been more wrong, so no more popping wheelies and bunny hopping over Mini Coopers for me.🙄 🤣

*I didn't listen* 😕

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I decided to go on a bike ride. I had two spots in mind, Lake Nokomis or Big Rivers Regional Trails in Inver Grove Heights. Although I chose Inver Grove Heights, I had a strong feeling that I should go to Lake Nokomis, but I didn't listen and off to Inver Grove heights I went. To this day I'm still doing my best not to beat myself up too much for not 🤬 listening. 🫤🤣

*The life-changing fall off of Shirley, My old reliable Cannondale* 🤣

At this point, I'm not even 8 pedals into what I thought was going to be a most excellent ride when I attempted to adjust my right mirror. Before I knew it Mother Nature was literally abducting me from the bike path because within a blink of an eye, I'm rapidly falling into to a well shaded grassy ravine with my right shoulder fearlessly leading the way. Anyone witnessing this from the path would have surely thought I was being kidnapped by some weird unseen force.

Now I'm lying on my back in a grassy knoll gathering myself and coming to my senses. Next the thought of ticks crosses my mind. That gave me all the motivation I needed to spring into action. With Shirley in a fireman's carry I hauled both of our asses out of there fueled by a wonderful mix of adrenaline and fright. Now came the arduous task of pulling off 2 massive burs the size of Horseshoe crabs off my back. Then I continued my epic bike ride with what I thought was just a sore shoulder.

Just to play it safe once I got back to my car off to Twin Cities Orthopedic went hoping and praying it wasn't anything too serious. Cause a brother ain't got Aflac. With X-rays coming back negative, I hoped by reducing my workload, icing, and PT would allow me to continue my journey down the healing path. Unfortunately decreasing my workload and physical therapy wasn’t clearly enough. 🫤🤣

So, back in November, I had surgery to repair my rotator cuff and biceps tendon. While everything went well, the recovery is no small journey. My surgeon estimates I’ll be out of work for about 4–6 months and up to a year for a full recovery. At this point in my healing journey, I’m about 2 to 3 months away from doing light therapeutic as well as light Swedish relaxation massage.

Trust me, I wish I were writing you a very different kind of update. Bodywork is not just my profession — it’s my passion, my rhythm, my way of serving. Stepping back has been tough, but healing is its own kind of discipline, and I’m committed to coming back strong, functional, and ready.

I look forward to taking care of you again.

In the meantime, I’ll be sharing updates on my recovery through Caring Bridge (link at bottom of this message), for anyone who wants to follow along or send some encouragement my way. Your support always means more than you know.

*Also, being out of work for several months has created a financial strain on our family while business expenses for Touch of Soul Massage continue. We've opened a GoFundMe for anyone who feels called to support or share.*

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-denson-malones-healing-journey

Thank you for your patience, compassion, and understanding during this unexpected detour. I miss you already, and I look forward to returning to the work we’ve built together — with a repaired shoulder and a renewed spirit.

Take care of yourselves, and I’ll keep you posted.

Warmly,
Denson Ralph

Visit Denson's CaringBridge: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/5127f9d8-b8ff-11f0-bec2-91906f6482c1?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

Denson's CaringBridge Denson just got out of his torn rotator cuff surgery. It was 3-1/2hrs long. He’s in recovery right now. I’ll probably be able…

Unfortunately, we need to notify you that Denson is having surgery and the business will be closed for 4-6+ months while he recovers. We will have updates on CaringBridge throughout his recovery. For anyone who may have Gift Certificates out there, he will be Happy to honor them when he returns to work. Thank you for your support and positive thoughts while he recovers!

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