Balance Massage Therapy - By Holly

Italy 🇮🇹 has been amazing so far!
We had an incredible rain storm with thunder and lightning our first day in Cinque Terre but it cleared enough that today we were able to get some beautiful and epic hiking in 🥾! We have one more day in the area and waiting to see what we feel like doing in the morning - it may be more hiking or possibly just a day on the beach in Monterosso - finding a little balance in our holiday 🌿❤️

I am still scheduling appointments for October and if you book before the end of September your 60 minute restorative massage with me is $85 (instead of $100) ❤️🌿 You can book online at www.balance805.com Texting to book is also ok, but with the time difference I may be delayed getting back to you (805)215-9081

Ciao 🇮🇹❤️

🍂 A little something to look forward to this fall
October has a way of getting busy and before we even realize the holidays are right around the corner. So while I’m away enjoying a little time to recharge, I thought I’d give you a reason to make some space for your own self care. 🤎
Pre-book your October 60-Minute Restorative Massage with by September 30 for just $85
Regularly $100.

Book now, tuck it into your October calendar, and know that you already have an hour set aside to slow down, reset, and take care of yourself.
🍁 October appointments only
🍁 Must be booked by September 30
🍁 Book online at www.balance805.com
🍁 Use October Special Service item when booking online
Online booking is open while I’m away — so you can grab the October date and time that works best for you.
Your future October self will be glad you did. 🍂

🇮🇹 Balance Goes to Italy — One Last Post Before We Go ✈️

We don't actually fly out until Sunday (and arrive on Monday), but Saturday morning will be spent with our kids (The Collins Crew) before we make our way down to Southern California for the night to prepare for the journey.
One thing I’ve learned about traveling, is don’t leave space for extra stress. Instead keep space to relax and enjoy. For us, that means creating a buffer around our trip. We like to give ourselves a day on the front end to get closer to wherever we’re departing from. No stressful traffic delays or feeling frazzled when we should be enjoying the journey. Giving the extra day lets us get where we need to be, have dinner, settle in and wake up knowing we have plenty of time.
A little time afterward is just as important. When we return from Italy, we aren’t heading straight home to jump back into work, appointments, laundry, schedules and everyday life in general. Instead, we’ll spend a couple of days at our happy place down south.❤️This will give us a little time to rest, unpack, remember our favorite moments and just kind of debrief the adventure.
Travel has a way of teaching us things—not only about the places we visit, but about ourselves. Sometimes you need a little quiet afterward to realize what those things were. I think we get so focused on making room in our schedules for the vacation that we forget to make room around it. If you have the ability, even just one extra day can be a gift. A day before to let the anticipation replace the stress. A day after to let the experience settle in before real life comes rushing back.
That is our plan - starting tomorrow 🇮🇹❤️

**Picture of our Collins Crew - they will be having some great fun and adventures of their own while we are away! **

I have a couple openings for Friday 9/4 and then at the end of the month starting 9/28 and booking into October.

Bethany has openings during September on Mondays & Fridays as well as Tuesday afternoons and select Saturday offerings.

Booking is available online at www.balance805.com or by phone
Holly (805)215-9081
Bethany (805)215-2827

I have a few openings next week 8/31-9/4. These are the last appointments before I leave for three weeks 🇮🇹 🌿❤️

Message or call to check availability and schedule your massage 💆‍♀️
(805)215-9081

🇮🇹 Balance Goes to Italy (10 day countdown)— Cinque Terre Planning

Thank you everyone that commented, messaged me or to chatted with me about my shoe choices! I received great suggestions, opinions and some recommendations on new brands and styles to check out.

Thinking of all that walking and hiking coming up (in just over a week!), has me dreaming about the part of our Italy trip that I may be looking forward to the most - Cinque Terre. 🇮🇹💚

This area consists of five little villages tucked along the Ligurian coastline, connected by trails, trains and the sea. I've seen the pictures, read blogs about the area and looked at maps of the area, but it still feels a little surreal that soon I'll actually be there.

My husband, John, visited Cinque Terre on his previous solo trip several years ago. He basically powered through the whole thing in one day. He saw all five villages, but this time we're doing things a little differently and slowing it down. We'll spend few days there to hike between the villages, wander without an agenda, stop when something catches our attention, eat good food, enjoy the views and actually experience the area instead of trying to fit as much as we can in in just one day.

Sometimes finding balance isn't about doing less. It's about giving yourself enough time to actually enjoy what you're doing. I am not always great about that, but this trip is much about finding that balance of fitting things in, but also slowing down to enjoy and appreciate each moment.

So during this slowing down, and balance in life seeking I'm looking at the places and activities I want to designate my energy to and I am especially excited about the hiking in this region! There are so many different trails and viewpoints that I'm having a hard time deciding which ones deserve our limited time.

So if any friends have been there please share:
What's your favorite section of trail?
Which of the five villages was your favorite?
Is there a viewpoint, swimming spot or little place we might otherwise walk right past?

Please share - I am taking notes! And I will definitely be sharing the highlight here with you all! 🇮🇹💚

**Photos are from John's first trip - a view from one of the trails and along the trail**

Two 60 minute sessions available Tuesday 8/25
11:30am
1pm

Openings Thursday morning and Friday also available.

(805)215-9081 to schedule ❤️🌿

Openings this week Monday, Tuesday & Friday
Text/Call (805)215-9081 to schedule
Or online www.balance805.com