Boulder Canyon Massage Therapy

01/14/2022

Massage is most beneficial when received on a regular and consistent basis. Benefits such as reduced anxiety, improved sense of well-being and connection, better sleep, faster injury recovery, improved immune response are all a result of regular, consistent body-work.

If you're interested in regular massage, I'm offering 20% off 3 packs to all of my newsletter subscribers - but only until January 31, 2022. www.kimsennett.com

That's $80/60min, $100/75min and $120/90min

And my rates are *flat* meaning you only pay the listed rate - no tips!

01/08/2022

01/05/2022

This first week of the new year has been intense in our community. There has been tremendous, immeasurable loss that will take a long time to fully process. There has also been a tremendous response from the community with offers for assistance and help. 💜 As we help each other please remember to take care of yourself. Rest, breathe, give yourself time to feel and to process. Recovery will take time, it's ok to go slow. ☀️💗❄

Our partners at Mental Health Colorado are here if you need help. mhpcolorado.org

24/7 Crisis Line:1-844-493-TALK (8255)

11/22/2021

Wow-wow-wow-wow!

Thanksgiving is almost here! Which means Small Business Saturday is almost here 🥰

If you want to snag some deals on massage with me make sure you sign up for my email list before Saturday!

The offer will only be sent to my email list!

I am so grateful for YOU! My clients are hands down the best of the best and I feel so fortunate to know you and to be your massage therapist 💗🙏🍁

See you soon!
Kim

11/17/2021

Did Santa come early????

Sort of... that's my big bag of fresh sheets for a full day at the office ❄😊💆‍♀️🎅🤶🎄

09/03/2021

Update: Boulder County has issued a new mask mandate.

So, masks will be required during sessions at my office or your location. *Unless* you have an outdoor space to receive a massage - this is a really wonderful option if you have the space at your home!

I've been wearing a double mask (surgical mask under a 2 layer cotton homemade mask) for the past few weeks, but had been giving clients the option to take their mask off in the treatment room.

Also, I'm going to apply for an exception once BCPH opens the application site - they are offering an exception to the mask mandate for fully vaccinated businesses. As a sole practitioner who is vaccinated hopefully I'll qualify, however it would mean that I will require all clients to also verify their vaccination status.

Due to the recent surge of the Delta variant and aligning with CDC guidance, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) issued Public Health Order 2021-08 requiring masks in all indoor public settings during periods of substantial or high transmission as defined by the CDC’s Data Tracker. The order goes into effect Friday, September 3 at 5 p.m. and requires masks in all indoor public spaces for all individuals 2 years and older regardless of vaccination status.

The order will monitor the CDC’s community transmission tracker in Boulder County and require masks during periods of high and substantial transmission and for the first 21 days after moving into moderate or low transmission. After 21 days in moderate or low transmission level masks will not be required but only recommended, although the public health order will stay in place. If Boulder County moves back into high or substantial transmission for five consecutive days, the order will again require indoor masking.

For more information, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/COBOULDER/bulletins/2efa4b0

08/23/2021

Oh hey look it's me! From earlier today...headed to an outcall appointment 😊☀️💜 Double layer mask + filter. Thanks to my talented mom 🌻 I have more of these masks if you're needing an update!

08/22/2021

In Boulder some clients want a therapist that has *not* been vaccinated. That's not me! I am fully vaccinated as of February 2021. (I get the flu shot every year too). I'm back to wearing a mask during sessions and, as always, thoroughly washing my hands before and after every session. I'm also taking my temperature daily in the event that I have been infected with the coronavirus and am asymptomatic. I wear a mask when I go to the store and otherwise am social distancing. If you have any questions about pre-cautions I'm taking to protect my clients please reach out!

08/22/2021

You know how important vitamin C is to your health, did you also know that the scent can boost your mood? It's true! The scent of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit not only help to lift your mood, it can also help you to feel more energized, and more focused. And there's more! The visual effects are also beneficial. Having a bowl of citrus fruit on your counter where you can see it regularly can induce feelings of joy.

I use Jason's C-Effects orange face lotion during sessions and consistently hear my clients saying "Mmmmm! I love the scent of this lotion!" And I do too! Aromatherapy in massage is one of my favorite parts about being a massage therapist, after all I benefit too!

08/21/2021

It's been a rough week in the world. I hope you can get some rest and take time to decompress this weekend. Take it easy friends!

Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash

08/20/2021

Ever wonder about sexual arousal during a massage? Does just the idea of it happening keep you from scheduling a session? Or maybe you've had the experience of becoming aroused during a session and wondered what it means? Sexuality and massage have a long and confusing history. They overlap in the area of human trafficking and legitimate sex-work. They overlap in the area of non-sexual therapeutic massage. Confused? It can be confusing and guess what, that’s fine! A professional can talk openly about these issues and any concerns you may have. SO! I've updated the language on my "Policies" Page of my website to address this issue in a more complete way. Clear boundaries are important in creating a safe space, and equally important is understanding that sexuality and the sexual response cycle is normal. Arousal during a session does happen sometimes - like most things in life, it's the meaning we assign to it that matters. Here are my thoughts for my practice, copied from my website https://www.kimsennett.com/policies

Scope of Practice, Boundaries and Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy

Massage is not a substitute for medical diagnoses or treatment. Please refer to your physician for questions regarding any symptoms you are experiencing.

I am aware that Sexual Misconduct is a problem that affects massage therapists and clients alike. My personal safety as well as your personal safety are very important to me. In an effort to raise awareness about the issue of sexual misconduct in the massage industry I am including this specific language to help protect us both and I encourage you to look for these policies at every massage studio / therapist you may visit. Please know that across the country, including Boulder and surrounding areas, some massage clients have been sexually assaulted by an otherwise qualified, professional massage therapist. This is an important issue for you, a massage client, to be aware of. This is not intended to scare you, but to inform you of this reality.

I have been professionally trained to offer therapeutic massage that is aimed at promoting your health and well-being. The work that I do is non-sexual *and I acknowledge and respect that sexuality is a normal and important part of a person’s health and well-being* (for some, not all). I do my best to respect this while also creating clear and safe boundaries for what *my* work is about. Massage can be deeply relaxing, and generally my style is. One pathway to arousal is rest and relaxation, so as your brain transitions from "thinking" to "feeling / being / healing" your body's physiology takes over - SUCCESS! This is the space where the major benefits of bodywork occur. Subsequently, this is where an er****on may occur (as happens during REM cycles of sleep - the most restful and healing part of sleep - necessary for your health!). So, if you experience an er****on during a session, it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong, or that anything sexual is going to happen - it means that your body is functioning normally and the massage is working to induce a deep-state of relaxation so that your body can heal itself. Therefore there is nothing “wrong” and nothing needs to be “done” about an er****on / sexual arousal. If you would like, I am happy to pause the session and guide you through breathing exercises until you feel comfortable continuing the session, alternatively I can move to your feet to help the energy move down and ground you. Sexual energy can be very healing (I am not talking about sexual activity or sexual release). Sexuality is a creative force in our lives and when we understand that it is simply a normal aspect of being human we don’t have to personalize it. Your arousal is not about me as your therapist personally. With all of that said, any request for sexual acts will be considered a violation of the terms of the session and depending on the degree of boundary violation I may choose to end the session in which case you will be charged the full price of the session. Again depending on the degree of boundary violation I may also choose to file a police report. Communication is vitally important during your session. I take it as my responsibility to lead the conversation and create opportunities for you to speak up and let me know if something is not working for you.

-Photo by Javardh on Unsplash

08/20/2021

The most uncomfortable and incredible experience in my adult life has been seeing myself clearly. My shadow and my light and letting go of the idea that I *am* either of those things. It is not easy to sit on a meditation cushion and practice letting go... over and over, letting go while staying with. Inhale, exhale. I'm not perfect, you're not perfect. What a relief! I just stay. And notice when it's too painful to stay. Where do I go? Again come back and stay with the moment to the best of my ability and follow my breath. Letting go and staying with. It's all just practice - without a doubt the most challenging practice I've ever attempted. If you like a challenge, try it 💜😊