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Alyssa Thomas, RMT, Edmonton, AB (2026)

01/16/2026

This work is about so much more than muscles 🤍

This week, during a session, a client began sharing something deeply personal.

Her body softened, her breath changed, and emotion surfaced.

We slowed down. We grounded. We made space.

There were tears.
There was release.
There was relief.

And what stood out most was that she felt safe enough to let it happen.

This is one of the quiet gifts of mobile massage.

You’re in your own space. Your own environment. Your own comfort.

Your nervous system doesn’t have to stay guarded.

Your body doesn’t have to hold everything together.

Massage can support the physical body, yes.

But it can also offer a space for emotional exhale, for regulation, for feeling held when things feel heavy.

To every client who has trusted me with not only your body, but your stories, your emotions, and your vulnerability, thank you.

It’s an honour I don’t take lightly.

And it’s why I do this work the way I do 🤍

01/14/2026

Why infant massage matters 🤍

Infant massage isn’t just gentle touch. It’s a powerful way to support your baby’s development and your connection with them.

✨ Supports digestion
Gentle abdominal strokes can help with gas, constipation, and general tummy discomfort.

✨ Encourages better sleep
Calming touch helps regulate the nervous system, making it easier for babies to settle and stay asleep.

✨ Strengthens bonding
Skin-to-skin, eye contact, and intentional touch deepen connection and attachment between caregiver and baby.

✨ Supports the nervous system
Consistent, nurturing touch helps babies feel safe in their bodies, which supports emotional regulation over time.

One of my favourite parts of teaching infant massage is watching parents grow in confidence.

You don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be present.

And that presence becomes one of the most powerful tools you have 🤍

01/12/2026

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This week is a full one, with clients, appointments, life, and everything in between.

So I’m moving through it the same way I encourage my clients to: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for my body’s limits.

Living with chronic pain has reshaped how I work.

It’s made me more mindful of pacing.

More attuned to nervous system support.

More committed to meeting people exactly where they are.

Whether I’m setting up a table in your living room, teaching parents how to connect through infant massage, or supporting someone through stress and tension, the goal is always the same: create safety, listen deeply, and offer care that feels sustainable.

If your week feels heavy, you’re not alone.

Gentle is still powerful. 🤗

01/09/2026

Why I work the way I do 🤍

Since my car accident in November 2024, I’ve been learning how to live inside a body that feels different than it once did.
A body that needs more rest. More patience. More listening.

Living with chronic pain has changed how I show up. Not just for myself, but for my clients.

I understand what it’s like to wake up unsure of what your body will allow that day.

To manage energy just as much as symptoms.

To need care that meets you where you are, not where you “should” be.

That’s why my treatments are slower, intentional, and grounded in nervous system support.

Why I prioritize consent, communication, and flexibility.

Why I believe massage isn’t about pushing through. It’s about creating safety so the body can soften on its own.

This work is personal for me now.
And I’m grateful every day for the trust clients place in me to hold space for their bodies and their stories.

If you’re navigating pain, recovery, or simply a season where your body needs more gentleness, you’re not alone. 💛

01/07/2026

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Massage therapy isn’t just about muscles.
It’s about your nervous system feeling safe enough to soften.

Whether it’s an adult carrying chronic tension, a parent learning to support their baby through touch, or a body that’s been through trauma, stress, or big life changes. Healing happens best when the nervous system feels supported, not forced.

This is why my approach is slow, intentional, and always client-led.

Why pressure is adjusted in real time.

Why consent, communication, and comfort matter just as much as technique.

Your body isn’t “behind.”

It isn’t failing you.

It’s doing the best it can with what it’s been given.

Sometimes the most therapeutic thing we can offer is simply creating space for the body to exhale.

Be gentle with yourself today 🤍

01/05/2026

If you’re new here, welcome 🤍
I’m Alyssa, a Registered Massage Therapist offering mobile massage therapy in Edmonton.

I support clients through pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, and the many seasons in between. With care that’s intentional, trauma-aware, and rooted in nervous system regulation.

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment.
I believe in listening, adapting, and creating a space where your body feels safe enough to do what it does best.

If that resonates, you’re in the right place.

01/01/2026

2025 • A Year in Review

This year wasn’t about doing more.
It was about doing what mattered. With intention, care, and presence.

✨ 295 treatments
Each one a shared moment of trust, healing, and connection.

🤍 88% returning clients
Thank you for continuing to choose me, your care, and your bodies.

🌱 12% new faces
Welcome! I’m so grateful our paths crossed.

🚗 9,436.79 km travelled
Miles driven to meet clients where they are, literally and figuratively.

🤝 5 partnership connections
Community matters, and collaboration continues to shape this work.

👐 7th year as an RMT
Still learning. Still growing. Still deeply honoured to do this work.

Thank you to every client who trusted me with their body, their story, and their healing this year.
Here’s to steady care, meaningful connection, and continuing to show up, together, in 2026.

*post idea borrowed from .connell.rmt

12/16/2025

🎄 ‘Tis the Season for Stillness 🎄

A massage table by the Christmas tree,
twinkle lights, deep breaths, a moment to be.
No rushing, no fixing, no holiday race,
just calm, quiet care in a familiar space.

Among ornaments, laughter, and year-end cheer,
we make room for rest while life hums near.
Because even in seasons that feel full and bright,
your nervous system deserves a soft landing site.

Care doesn’t pause for the holidays
it simply meets you where you are. 🤍

12/10/2025

🌿 Essential Oils & Your Baby: What You Need to Know

When it comes to infant massage, simple is safest. That includes avoiding essential oils.

While essential oils are often marketed as natural and healing, research shows they can be too strong for babies’ developing systems, especially their skin and respiratory system. Their bodies absorb substances more easily, and their organs are still maturing, which means even diluted oils can cause reactions.

According to pediatric and aromatherapy safety guidelines, essential oils may pose risks such as:
• Skin irritation or chemical burns
• Breathing difficulties from strong scents
• Allergic reactions
• Overstimulation of the nervous system

Many reputable sources, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Saje Natural Wellness, and BabyCenter Canada, recommend avoiding essential oils entirely for infants under three months, and using extreme caution even beyond that age.

So what’s safe during infant massage?

For babies: unscented, neutral carriers only, or simply your hands.
Gentle touch alone has been shown to support development, bonding, digestion, sleep, immune function, and overall regulation. Your baby doesn’t need added fragrance to benefit deeply.

My practice follows evidence-based guidelines to keep your little one safe. When I provide infant massage or teach you hands-on techniques, it is always:
✔ Unscented
✔ Baby-safe
✔ Aligned with current research
✔ Focused solely on your baby’s nervous system, body, and needs

Your baby’s safety is the priority, always. 🤍
If you ever have questions about oils, lotions, or products, I’m here to guide you with clarity and care.

12/04/2025

🐾 Does Your Dog Never Leave Your Side?

It turns out when your furry friend is nearby, it’s not just comfort. Science says it helps your body and brain find calm too.

🌿 What the Research Says
• Interacting with companion animals (petting, cuddling, simply being near them) can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin, lower stress hormones like cortisol, and even decrease heart rate and blood pressure.
• Studies show people with pets often experience reduced anxiety, improved mood, and greater emotional well-being. Especially when they share affectionate, attentive moments with their animals.

🤲 What That Means During a Massage
Having your pet nearby during a massage can:
• Help your nervous system settle more deeply, enhancing the relaxation and restorative effects of massage.
• Add a layer of emotional safety and comfort, reducing stress and supporting calm.
• Improve your brain’s regulation of stress and relaxation. Thus, making the session more effective physically and emotionally.

If your dog never leaves your side, maybe that’s because they know, on some level, that you need that quiet support. 🫶

Whether you want a relaxing massage with soft music, or a massage session where your pet gets to hang out peacefully nearby, I’m happy to adapt to your comfort and needs.

Because healing doesn’t always need silence. Sometimes it needs a wagging tail and a warm presence.

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12/03/2025

✨ I Come To You, You Create the Environment ✨

One of my favourite things about offering mobile massage therapy is that you are in complete control of your space.
You choose the environment. The lighting, the temperature, the noise level, the smells, the sounds, the energy.
Your home becomes your treatment room, and that can make a world of difference.

When you’re in your own space, your nervous system recognizes it as safe.
And a safe nervous system is a responsive nervous system.

✨ Benefits of creating your own environment:
• Reduced tension — Your body softens more easily when it doesn’t have to adapt to a new or unfamiliar space.
• Decreased stress — Familiar surroundings cue your brain that it’s okay to settle, lowering stress hormones.
• Enhanced relaxation — You get to pick what feels soothing: silence, music, dim lights, pets nearby, blankets you love.
• More effective treatment — A calmer baseline means your muscles and connective tissue respond better to therapeutic work.
• Nervous-system regulation — When you choose your environment, you naturally support rest-and-digest mode, increasing feel-good neurochemicals and regulation.

Mobile massage puts you in the driver’s seat: your comfort, your pace, your preferences.

I show up with the table, the knowledge, and the care. You create the environment that helps your body do what it’s designed to do:
relax, release, restore. 🤍✨

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11/27/2025

Touch isn’t just a comfort; it’s a form of communication. One that reaches deep inside our nervous systems and helps our brains literally “sync up.”

🔎 What Research Shows
• When caregivers hold or gently touch their infants, their brains begin to synchronize, showing similar patterns of neural activity in real time. That synchrony supports bonding, emotional attunement, and social-development pathways for the baby.
• In adults, interpersonal touch (like hand-holding or affectionate contact) increases brain-to-brain synchrony, especially among people with strong emotional bonds; helping reduce stress and increase feelings of connection.
• For infants, gentle touch doesn’t just feel nice. Touch helps develop their sense of self, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation. Consistent, loving touch supports early neural, emotional, and social development.

💛 What That Means in Real Life
When you hold, cradle, or massage your baby, you’re doing more than comforting them. You’re:
• Helping their brain and body learn safety, connection, and regulation
• Supporting their emotional development and early social wiring
• Building a foundation for healthy attachment, trust, and self-awareness

🤲 As a therapist, I believe in the power of touch. Not just as relaxation, but as meaningful, brain-supporting care. Whether it’s infant massage or adult massage, the right kind of touch can help regulate the nervous system, foster connection, and support long-term wellness.

Your body and your baby’s brain are always listening. 💛

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