04/08/2026
A little backstory to this sweet soul I met recently. She was new to me, and new to massage therapy. She was anxious, not knowing what to expect, and yet so excited. Isn’t the unknown so exciting, getting to try new things?
I explained what I would do, how I would check in with her at first, but to speak up at any time if the pressure was too much or not enough. I left the room to wash up and let her settle in on the massage table.
Upon entering, I sit at the head of the table, and lay my fingers at her temples, gently moving them in small circles, signaling to her body she can relax now. Two to three seconds later, she sighs and says, “I want to do this every day.” I giggle and respond, “I have only touched your temples.”
That, my friends, is the power of massage. Sometimes just the lightest of touch, signals something much deeper. ❤️
