What worked was committing to the smallest goal possible — doing something that was only a hair better than doing nothing. Here’s why that surprising strategy did the trick, says author…
13/03/2023
I will be starting the last section of my training the second week of April!!!! I'll be back for two weeks before I head back to class in May. Call or text now if you want to schedule an appointment.
19/01/2023
I'm often asked if my clients should ice after deep tissue massage. Here is a great article about why I've started to shy away from ice and why movement as much as possible is better for you.
The old school RICE has been physically outdated to the new term PEACE LOVE. However practitioners and MDs are torn apart on which one to use as both have seen results.
28/11/2022
I just had a cancelation for 5pm tonight. If you want to schedule an appointment call or text me.
18/11/2022
Heading home today after an amazing and challenging two weeks of training. This time around we learned how to customize a series of three sessions. Each session builds on the last. Addressing the structure of your body from bottom to top. Working with how you live and move within gravity. Searching for root causes not just addressing the areas that hurt. I'm amazed by the changes this work can evoke. Especially now that I have felt it in myself and having seen the changes in my classmates and the outside clients we have worked on over the last two weeks.
17/11/2022
Tomorrow is my last day of session two!!!
07/11/2022
I'm happy to be back in Maine for the next two weeks for training! The last 5 weeks flew by so quickly. My next available appointments are in December. Call or text me if you want to make some time for yourself during the holiday season.
01/10/2022
Today is my last day of class. It's been a long three weeks. I'm looking forward to seeing my cats, family and friends
29/09/2022
28/09/2022
Three more days left! Most of the anatomy has been covered. We have a couple more techniques to learn and then it will be all about putting it together. (That will happen over the next four sessions) Then it's refining everything that I've learned. That will only take a year or two.... or five :-). LOL!
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NOW OFFERING ONCOLOGY MASSAGE!! I just completed a 4 day intensive oncology massage training and I’m looking forward to being able to provide massage for anyone that has undergone treatment. Are you aware that once you have received cancer treatment, you will always need specific precautions taken during massage? This is true whether you are currently in treatment or if it was long ago. For the month of October, I am offering special pricing for anyone who schedules an Oncology massage - $55 for a 60 minute or $80 for a 90 minute. I have three locations in Sterling at The Nest (Anne’s Hands), 80 Worcester Rd., 285 Central St. Leominster or at Global Fitness on Hamilton St. in Leominster. Both The central St and Global Fitness location are easily accessible. The Nest has just a couple of stairs. Please call or text me to find out if Oncology massage is right for you and to schedule an appointment - (978)270-2054. or visit my website www.bmassagetherapy.com I look forward to hearing from you. For pricing of Therapeutic massage or Relaxation please see the info under Product on this page.
I am super excited to say that I have started a new career in Massage Therapy! It might be a surprise to you but for me it has been a long time coming. The more experience I have had... or you might say the older I got and the more aches and pains I developed… the more I invested my time and learning into how to stay healthy and fit. My first massage for a “fun” related injury was roughly 20 years ago. I had pulled a muscle water skiing and ignored it because “I had too much to do”. By the end of the week I couldn’t walk or drive my car without severe discomfort.
As a result of my neglect, when I work too much now and put too much stress on my body it no-so-gently reminds me by giving me lower back discomfort. This reminds me what could happen if I don’t slow down and take a break. This also helped me to realize that massage therapy is not a luxury but a necessity in order to keep having fun and enjoying all that life has to offer. When I schedule regular massage sessions, my muscles and joints aren’t as stiff therefore I can do more because of it. Even though not taking care of myself doesn’t sound like a good thing, in the end it is what has lead me toward my new life as a massage therapist. For that, I am grateful.
A few benefits of regular massage include increased mobility, decreased muscular stiffness and an improved overall feeling of well-being. For me, that meant less pain from work-related repetitive motion injuries in my shoulders and less restriction from the scar tissue from my water skiing mishap. The realization that I could move more and be in less pain also improved my emotional state. When I understood the amazing relief I found with massage therapy, I felt I truly needed to share that experience. It is my opinion that everyone should live a life with less pain and stress. I am excited to be able to provide that for you now.
The incredible program at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy and personally experiencing many different modalities of bodywork over the last 20 years has given me invaluable lessons that I can now bring with me into my practice. My training has given me knowledge and a greater understanding of common ailments, diseases and injuries. My friends, family and fellow students have donated their time and patience to help train me and give me the confidence to aid you in your body/mind challenges.
What injuries do you have? Are they from repetitive motions at work? Did your adventure give you more that you asked for? Or, like me, are you finding it hard to keep yourself from groaning as you stand up from the couch? Have you tried massage to see if it could help you live with less pain?
If you are considering massage, you should check with your doctor first. Any conditions with your blood pressure, diabetes or history of blot clots as well as other ailments need to be addressed before you make an appointment. If your doctor agrees that massage could help, discuss what adjustments you will need for your treatment with me or any other therapist prior to the appointment.
