What? All I Get Is A Thank You?

What? All I Get Is A Thank You? Last week I was working with a new client. I’ve had a lot of new clients lately, but that’s another story for another time. One thing I’ve realized is I’m not the best massage therapist for your first massage....

Leaving My Opinion At The Door…

Leaving My Opinion At The Door… We all say we are going to ‘leave our opinion at the door.’ But, I have to admit, I almost blurted out a reaction the day my client said, “George W. Bush will be remembered as one of the greatest presidents...

I Just Passed the National Exam

I Just Passed the National Exam Have you taken the test? I took the National Exam the first time in 1993 with a No.2 pencil filling in the circles. I let my certification lapse and -much to my shock and horror- had to take the test again in 2004. Both tests were given...

That Nasty Trigger Point. You Know The One

That Nasty Trigger Point. You Know The One There’s that trigger point (TrPt) again. You know it well: just inside the shoulder blade and a little up. That cherry sized knot that sits there waiting like a speed bump. You find it every time.  Here’s the big...

This One Is A Bit Raw

This One Is A Bit Raw Here’s a true story. It’s not a pretty one, but as I think about where and when I learned some life lessons, I remember some of the tough times.  That day it felt like a punch in the gut.  I closed the door to my office and laid my...