Purple Fox Wellness

15/11/2025

This is such a fantastic explanation of Deep Tissue Massage.

14/11/2025

To honor World Kindess Day, here's a quick reminder to not only be kind to others, be kind to yourself. If you wouldn't be ok with someone saying it to a loved one, don't think it or say it about yourself. Give yourself some grace and love today....and every day. 💜

11/11/2025

I’ve come to love how beautifully Ayurveda explains our rhythms and moods through the Doshas — the natural energies within us. 🌿

Our next step in exploring Ayurveda is diving into the Doshas individually.

The first one, Vata, is made of air and space. It is considered the prime among the Doshas. It’s the energy of all movement in our body, creativity, and expression — the gentle winds that keep life flowing. It governs all life functions.

When Vata is balanced, you might feel:
✨ Inspired, joyful, imaginative, and adaptable.
✨ Ease of movement in all your body, not just your joints but intestinal movement, respiration and speech, and mind body coordination
✨Your thoughts flow easily, your energy feels light, and you move through life with creativity and curiosity.

But when Vata becomes imbalanced — when there’s too much movement or not enough grounding — you might start to feel:
🌬️Pain
🌬️ Anxious or overthinking — too many ideas spinning at once.
🌬️ Restless or unable to focus — feeling “all over the place.”
🌬️ Tired but wired — exhausted yet unable to slow down.
🌬️ Dryness in skin, hair, or digestion (like bloating or constipation).
🌬️ Trouble sleeping, especially waking in the early hours.

Ayurveda teaches that balance comes from doing the opposite of the imbalance — so to calm Vata, we bring in warmth, nourishment, and stability.

Simple ways to soothe Vata energy:
🌸 Keep a regular daily routine (eat, rest, and sleep at consistent times).
🌸 Choose warm, cooked, grounding foods — like soups, stews, and herbal teas.
🌸 Slow down your breathing; practice mindful stillness.
🌸 Stay cozy and hydrated — think soft blankets, warm baths, and oil massages.

Each small act of steadiness brings Vata back into harmony.
When we ground the winds within us, creativity can flow from a place of calm, not chaos. 💜

This is just the tiniest snapshot of all that Vata encompasses.

08/11/2025

One of the most beautiful lessons I’ve learned is how deeply we’re connected to nature. 🌿

In Ayurveda, everything — including us — is made up of the five elements:
🌎 Earth • 💧 Water • 🔥 Fire • 💨 Air • 🌌 Space

These elements combine in unique ways to create the three doshas — the energies that shape our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being:

💨 Vata (Air + Space): movement, creativity, flexibility
🔥 Pitta (Fire + Water): focus, transformation, vitality
🌎 Kapha (Earth + Water): calm, stability, nourishment

We each have all the doshas in our bodies, but one or two tend to guide our natural tendencies and rhythms, which is called your Prakriti or constitution.

Learning to understand your doshas is like learning your body’s language — it helps you to understand what is and isn't in balance in your body. This knowledge allows you to make the adjustments necessary to live in balance with your own nature and the world around you. 🌸

Over the next few posts, I’ll share deeper dives into each dosha.

✨ Which dosha feels most like your energy right now?

06/11/2025

As an Ayurveda student, I’m learning how every part of our lives — from the food we eat to the pace we keep — affects our sense of harmony. It’s gentle, intuitive wisdom that feels especially meaningful as the seasons change.

Ayurveda literally means "Science of Life" is Sanskrit. It has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and sees wellness as a balance between body, mind, and spirit. 🌿

This month, I’ll be sharing what I’m learning — small, nourishing ways to bring Ayurvedic balance into your everyday life.

✨ Here’s to reconnecting with our natural rhythms, together.

05/11/2025

As I deepen my studies in Ayurveda, I’m continually in awe of how this ancient wisdom helps us find balance in both body and mind. 🌿

This November, I’m sharing what I’m learning — simple, nurturing practices that can help you reconnect with yourself as the seasons shift. Each week, we’ll explore gentle ways to bring more calm, clarity, and alignment into daily life.

Ayurveda reminds us that healing doesn’t have to be complicated — it’s about tuning in, slowing down, and honoring what your body and spirit need most.

✨ I hope you’ll join me on this journey of learning and self-discovery. Together, let’s find our balance this season.

💜 – Purple Fox Wellness

04/11/2025

Chronic stress and tension can take a serious toll on your body — from headaches and muscle tightness to poor sleep and low energy. At Purple Fox Wellness, my holistic approach helps you reset your nervous system and relieve pain naturally.

Through mindful bodywork and restorative wellness practices, I help you move from tense and tired to calm and balanced.

🦋 Ready to invest in your well-being? Let’s create your custom stress + pain relief plan together.

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04/10/2025

It's the perfect afternoon to get outside! Live music all afternoon. Great wine 🍷. Fantastic massages. Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate
If you can't make it out today, send me a message and get on the books. I have a few appointments available next week!

04/10/2025

I'll be set up all day today and this evening for the show doing chair massages! Come on out!!

This weekend! Come see David Howley playing our Harvest Harmonies concert this Saturday October 4! With openers Strangebyrds, our show is the perfect way to celebrate the season! Nestled in the vines with stunning views of Mt. Garfield in the background and resonant, memorable music, Harvest Harmonies will be a night to remember! Get your tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carboy-concert-series-harvest-harmonies-tickets-1229382509179?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2025

🌿✨ Have Table, Will Travel! ✨🌿

This photo was taken a few months ago at a beautiful vacation home in California, where I spent the day giving relaxing massages. 💆‍♀️✨

Wellness doesn’t have to stay local—I bring the massage table and the healing touch wherever it’s needed. From private homes to retreats, vacation rentals, or special gatherings, I’m happy to travel the distance so you can enjoy massage in the comfort of your chosen space.

✔️ Professional, mobile massage therapy
✔️ Willing to travel beyond the local area
✔️ Perfect for families, groups, and events

Because sometimes the best self-care is booking a massage right where you are. 🌿

📅 Message me to plan your out-of-town or destination session.

27/09/2025

Some days your body just says “enough.”
Tight shoulders, stiff neck, aching back — it adds up fast.

If you're dealing with pain or tension and don’t want to drive across town for relief, I come to you. Mobile massage makes it easy to feel better, right where you are.

I'm a licensed massage therapist helping people release stress, ease pain, and move better — at home, at work, wherever it’s needed.

Serving the Grand Valley — message me if you want to set something up.

13/07/2025

Craft Fair at Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate. Come see all the rad things people make and get a chair massage. You can also always reach out and book a full session as well.