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Empowering Women Throughout Their Journey of Healing from Chronic Pain

04/02/2026

Here are all of my available openings for April!

They will fill fast so schedule your appointment now!

Text 701-260-6297 or schedule online.

04/01/2026

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03/30/2026

Muscle Monday: Transversus Abdominis

The transversus abdominis, is your body’s deep core stabilizer. It wraps around your abdomen like a natural corset, helping support your spine and protect your low back.

Even though you can’t see it, it plays a huge role in stability, posture, and pain prevention.

✨ Origin:
• Inner surfaces of the lower ribs, thoracolumbar fascia, and iliac crest

✨ Insertion:
• Linea alba (the connective tissue at the front of the abdomen)

The Transverse Abdominis helps with:

• Stabilizing the spine and pelvis
• Supporting the low back during movement
• Assisting with breathing
• Creating intra-abdominal pressure for core support

When this muscle isn’t functioning well, you may notice:

• Low back discomfort or instability
• Poor posture
• Feeling like your core isn’t “engaging”
• Compensation in the hips or low back
• Increased strain during lifting or daily movement

This muscle works closely with the diaphragm and pelvic floor, making it a key player in both movement and nervous system regulation.

When it’s doing its job, your body feels more supported, stable, and efficient.

✨ If your low back feels unsupported or your core feels weak, your transverse abdominis may need some attention.

03/27/2026

I have a few last minute openings next week!

Text 701-260-6297 to schedule or schedule online!

03/23/2026

Muscle Monday: Quadratus Lumborum (QL)

The quadratus lumborum, often called the QL, is one of the main muscles responsible for stabilizing the low back. It sits deep in the lower back on both sides of the spine and helps connect the ribs, spine, and pelvis.

Because of its location, it plays a huge role in posture, movement, and low back stability.

✨ Origin:
• Iliac crest (top of the pelvis)

✨ Insertion:
• 12th rib and lumbar vertebrae

The QL helps with:

• Side bending of the spine
• Stabilizing the low back while standing or walking
• Supporting the pelvis
• Assisting with breathing by stabilizing the 12th rib

When this muscle becomes tight or overworked, it can cause:

• Achy or sharp low back pain
• Pain on one side of the lower back
• Difficulty standing up straight
• Discomfort when bending or twisting
• A feeling of the low back “locking up”

The QL often works overtime when other stabilizing muscles (like the core or glutes) aren’t doing their job.

When it’s tight, it can create stubborn low back pain that doesn’t seem to stretch out easily.

✨ If one side of your lower back always feels tighter than the other, your QL may be involved.

03/16/2026

Muscle Monday: The Intercostal Muscles

The intercostal muscles are the small muscles that sit between each of your ribs. Even though they’re small, they play a big role in breathing, rib mobility, and upper body movement.

There are three layers of intercostal muscles that work together to support the ribcage and assist with breathing.

✨ Origin:
• Upper border of one rib

✨ Insertion:
• Lower border of the rib above

These muscles help:

• Expand and stabilize the ribcage during breathing
• Assist with inhalation and exhalation
• Support trunk rotation and side bending
• Maintain healthy rib mobility

When the intercostals become tight or irritated, you may notice:

• Tenderness between the ribs
• Pain with deep breathing
• Rib or side discomfort when twisting
• Tightness in the mid-back or chest
• A feeling of restricted breathing

Because they connect each rib, these muscles are constantly working — especially with posture changes, repetitive movements, or shallow breathing.

Keeping the ribcage mobile can help improve breathing, reduce tension, and allow the upper body to move more comfortably.

✨ If your ribs, mid-back, or breathing feel tight, these muscles might need some attention.

03/09/2026

Muscle Monday: The Diaphragm

Most people think of the diaphragm only as a breathing muscle, but it actually plays a major role in posture, core stability, and tension patterns in the body.

The diaphragm sits at the base of the ribcage and separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.

✨ Origin:
• Inner surfaces of the lower ribs, sternum, and lumbar spine

✨ Insertion:
• Central tendon of the diaphragm

Its main job is to contract and move downward during inhalation, allowing the lungs to expand. But it also works closely with the core, pelvic floor, and deep spinal muscles to stabilize the body.

When the diaphragm becomes restricted or we rely on shallow breathing, it can contribute to:

• Neck and shoulder tension
• Rib and mid-back tightness
• Poor posture
• Increased stress and nervous system tension
• Reduced core stability

When breathing is efficient and the diaphragm moves well, it helps the body relax, stabilize, and move more efficiently.

Sometimes improving mobility in the ribs and surrounding muscles can make breathing feel easier and reduce tension throughout the upper body. This can be done with either massage or myofascial release.

✨ If your neck, ribs, or upper back feel constantly tight, your breathing mechanics may be part of the picture.

03/07/2026

I have just a couple openings left for 60 and 90 minute massages left for the month of March!

Text 701-260-6297 or schedule online!

03/01/2026

I still have some openings left for the month of March! But these will book up fast, so if you’ve been thinking about getting a massage now’s your chance!

You can either schedule online or text 701-260-6297

02/26/2026

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I currently have 3 boxes and 9 individual bars left.
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02/25/2026

Why Intraoral Massage Is So Effective for TMJD

Intraoral massage allows me to work directly on the muscles that control your jaw — muscles that simply can’t be fully accessed from the outside.

Here’s why it works so well:

✨ It targets the source.
Muscles like the medial and lateral pterygoids sit deep inside the jaw and are common contributors to TMJ pain. Working intraorally allows precise release of those tight, overworked muscles.

✨ It reduces headaches and facial pain.
Jaw tension often refers pain into the temples, ears, and even down into the neck. Releasing these muscles can significantly decrease tension headaches.

✨ It improves range of motion.
If your jaw feels tight, stuck, or limited when opening, direct muscle work can help restore smoother movement.

✨ It calms the nervous system.
Chronic jaw clenching is often stress-related. Gentle, intentional work inside the mouth can help signal safety to the body and reduce protective guarding.

Intraoral massage is always done with gloves, clear communication, and your full consent. It’s slow, specific, and surprisingly relieving.

If you deal with jaw pain, headaches, or chronic neck tension — this might be the missing piece.

Message me if you have questions about intra oral work or would like to schedule an appointment!

02/23/2026

Muscle Monday: Upper Trap vs Lower Trap

These two parts of the trapezius muscle often get blamed equally — but they behave very differently.

Upper Trapezius:
• Elevates the shoulders
• Often overworked from stress and posture

Lower Trapezius:
• Stabilizes the shoulder blades
• Often underactive

When the upper traps work too much and the lower traps don’t work enough, it can lead to:
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Headaches
• Shoulder dysfunction
• Postural fatigue

The goal isn’t to “relax everything” — it’s to restore balance.

✨ Releasing what’s overworking and supporting what’s underworking makes all the difference.

Address

358 1st Street E
Dickinson, ND
58601

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 2pm
Tuesday	9am - 2pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17012606297

Website

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