02/13/2026
In 2023, my massage room held both healing and heartbreak.
I lost two clients to cancer. 🤍
They weren’t just clients—they were people I cared for, session after session.
Massage therapy has taught me to truly listen to the body. To notice changes. To feel what words sometimes can’t explain.
One client changed my life forever. We worked together only for a short time. She came to me for constipation and swelling. During our lymphatic massage, I felt two unusual lumps and encouraged her to get checked. Later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Massage therapists don’t diagnose—but we observe. We notice when something feels different and when we care, we speak up.
This is why I advocate for monthly massage.
Not just for relaxation, but for awareness.
For connection to your body.
For attention to what might be wrong.
Regular massage creates familiarity with your body’s “normal.” When something isn’t normal, it deserves attention. Your massage therapist may be the biggest advocate for your health because it’s the person you may see the most throughout your years.
Now, if I notice something, I say something.
If I feel something off, I mention it.
If I think you should see a doctor, I encourage it.
Because this work is more than muscles.
It’s care. It’s presence. It’s advocacy.
And sometimes… it could help save a life. 🤍
