08/14/2024
There is no easy & gentle way to say this: as of September 28th, I will be going on an indefinite leave of absence. My final day seeing clients at the 5th Ave location will be Friday, September 27.
I make this decision with a heavy heart. I am so proud of my business and so touched by YOU being an integral part of it.
Why haven’t I said anything about this in the office if I’ve seen you? Honestly, I’d prefer to focus on your treatment and session while we’re in the office together. Plus, talking about this makes me cry and spiral into anxiety attacks. Fun times.
Many of you know that I have spent the last 8 years caregiving for my mom who had early-onset Alzheimer’s, until her death last November. Now I have PTSD from the experiences caregiving for her. Unfortunately, any form of caregiving now is a trigger for me, resulting in anxiety attacks and other very uncomfortable symptoms. I physically cannot do massage anymore without seriously hurting myself.
Because of this, I have decided to take an indefinite leave of absence. I will still be in Olympia, working on my healing journey, and if I am ever able to return to massage, you will be the first to know!
If you see me in person for an appointment, I ask that you refrain from asking me about this or expressing your feelings about it/me. Again, those are all triggers for me and my trauma-driven anxiety.
Instead, I will plan a get-together in October where you and your families (and dogs if it is outside) will be invited to that we can celebrate each other and I can cry without having to worry about staying professional.
