Simplistic Holistics

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Licensed massage therapist

NASM certified personal trainer

Simplistic Holistics is the focus of three key areas for personal well being - Massage therapy, Exercise, and Healthy Eating.

03/31/2026

Core and More before yoga tonight! 5:30 and 6:30pm.
Both classes with Stephanie!🙌

03/31/2026

Being near water reduces stress by triggering a “blue mind” state - a meditative, relaxed state that lowers blood pressure and heart rate, decreases cortisol (the primary stress hormone) levels, and reduces sensory overload. The rhythmic sound, visual stimulation, and surrounding natural environment engage the senses, encouraging mindfulness, mental clarity, and a calm, parasympathetic nervous system response.

To elaborate, the sounds of water (crashing waves, gentle streams) align with the brain’s natural frequency, lowering heart rates and blood pressure. Negative ions produced by crashing waves can also decrease anxiety.

Water also provides a “soft fascination”, allowing the mind to stop overthinking and enter a restful state, away from the mental exhaustion of daily life. It engages four of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch) forcing a shift from anxious internal thoughts to external presence.

Being in “blue spaces” (coasts, lakes, rivers, etc.) connects people with nature, which is one of the greatest ways to reduce the “fight-or-flight” response. Proximity to water also encourages walking, swimming or boating which releases endorphins that boost mood.

The vastness of water creates a sense of “awe” or “something greater than ourselves”, which helps reduce personal stress and puts worries into perspective.

This calming effect is so strong that even viewing aquariums or nature scenes of water can lower blood pressure and improve mental health.

Being out in the forest or other green spaces can also reduce stress and I have a feeling it is a bit subjective - if you prefer the forest over water, you’ll likely feel more relaxed there and vice versa!

Do you prefer being near water or walking through a forest?

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03/30/2026

Just two openings for massage therapy this week!

Wednesday at 10:30am and 6:15pm.

Hop on the website and book your appointments soon or reach out if you have any questions!

03/28/2026

Get up and get moving! We have 8am fitness and 9:15 am yoga with Julie today!

03/24/2026

Double your pleasure to double your fun tonight! Stephanie is on vacation so we have Core and More with Julie at 5:30pm. Then follow it up with Yoga at 6:30pm with Liz!

Good and bad news everyone! Unfortunately I’ll be cancelling the Monday Wednesday and Friday 6pm fitness classes. My mas...
03/22/2026

Good and bad news everyone! Unfortunately I’ll be cancelling the Monday Wednesday and Friday 6pm fitness classes. My massage books are staying full and some people who really need to get in are having a hard time finding a open time. So you will now be able to book massage times on Monday and Wednesdays at 6:15pm. All other fitness class times are staying the same. Unfortunately more people are asking for massage availability and it’s hard to say no when they are working through chronic issues and need help. If you have any questions please reach out!

03/21/2026

In Norway, influencers can face fines — or even prison — for posting retouched photos without a label. The reason: 70,000 children with mental health problems linked to body image.

Norway has passed a law requiring influencers and advertisers to label retouched photos on social media. Any image where a body's shape, size, or skin has been altered — including through filters — must carry a standardized warning label designed by the Norwegian Ministry of Children and Family Affairs. The law covers all major platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Violations can result in fines or even imprisonment.

The amendment to Norway's Marketing Act passed with an overwhelming 72 to 15 vote. It targets what Norway calls "kroppspress" — body pressure — a growing crisis among young people exposed to digitally manipulated beauty standards. According to the ministry, roughly 70,000 children and young people in Norway have mental health issues requiring treatment. Many influencers in Norway have publicly supported the law.

The law was passed in June 2021 and has recently resurfaced on social media. No other country has implemented a similar requirement.

03/19/2026

How we have been helping Julie with her Nut Crackers syndrome. TFL stretch with a downward angle is a good stretch on her psoas. Go slow with that downward angle!

03/17/2026

Openings for massage therapy are 9:15am and 2:30pm on Wednesday. And 1pm on Friday! If you have any questions please reach out!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s day! Come celebrate with Core and More and Yoga with Stephanie! 5:30pm and 6:30pm!

03/16/2026

3pm opened up for massage therapy if anyone would like to get in! It’s a great day to follow your session up with some red light therapy and sauna!

Address

333 West State Road
Island Lake, IL
60042

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18478783029

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