Stephanie Wood, LMT

We are so quick to criticize our bodies. But our bodies do so much for us each day.

Carry us through busy days.
Allow us to hug our loved ones.
Allow us to work.
Allow us to experience the world around us.
Allow us to laugh, dance, cry, exercise, explore, and live.

Take a moment to be grateful for your body 😊

Massage isn’t one size fits all.

A great massage isn’t simply about following a routine every time. It should be tailored to you.

Your pressure, positioning, technique, focus areas, and goals can be adjusted on how you and your body are feeling that day.

We spend so much of our day looking at screens that our eyes, and the muscles around them, can become fatigued.

You can help them by:
-taking breaks
-wearing blue light glasses
-warm eye compresses
-lightly massaging the area at the start of the eyebrow

If you are consistently having pain in your low back and glutes, consider how you are sleeping.

Are you a back or side sleeper?

If you sleep on your back try putting a pillow under your knees while you sleep and if you are a side sleeper put a pillow between your knees.
This will help put your pelvis in a neutral position while you sleep and take the pressure off your lower back back and hips.

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!

If you are fortunate enough to have the day off, take some time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with the people you love 💗

Before the new week begins, ask yourself:

What does my body need more of this week?

More movement?
More rest?
More hydration?
More time in nature?
More quiet?

Listen to what your body is telling you.

💆‍♀️ If you could have a massage anywhere, where would you choose?

🏖️ Cruise
🌲 Mountain Resort
🏠 Your home
🌿 A peaceful spa

Tell me in the comments!

A reminder for this weekend…

You don’t have to earn rest.

You don’t have to finish everything on your list before you’re allowed to relax.

Giver yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and enjoy your weekend.

Stress affects more than just your mind.

It can manifest in different ways all throughout your body.

It’s incredibly important that we learn how to handle stress and support our bodies through it.