Wellspring Massage & Bodywork, Inc.

07/12/2021

Found this super interesting… we are all capable of so much more.
Have a great Sunday~ 💗

“During a BRUTAL 1950’s study a well-known Harvard graduate and scientist with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Curt Richter placed rats in a pool of water to test how long they could tread water.

On average they each would give up and begin to sink around the 15 minute mark.

But right before they gave up due to pure exhaustion, the researchers would pluck them out, dry them off, let them rest for a few minutes and then put them back in for a second round.

In this second round how long do you think they lasted? Remember they had just swam until complete failure only a few short minutes prior. . .

How long do you think? Another 15 minutes? 10 minutes? 5 minutes?

No!

60 hours!

That is no typo. 60 HOURS of swimming.

The conclusion drawn was that since the rats BELIEVED that they would eventually be rescued, they could push their bodies way past what they previously thought possible.”

So today I want to leave you with this thought: If hope can cause exhausted rats to swim for that long, what could a belief in yourself and your abilities do for you?

You are capable of SO MUCH MORE than you think. Have hope, belief and a positive mindset. Then go full out for your every goal and dream 🖤”

07/07/2021

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - including you."
~Ann Lamott

Here are 3 quick tips for how to achieve some daily downtime.

'Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes—including you.' –Anne Lamott Regardless of who you are or what you do, regularly

06/28/2021

Help protect our sea turtles AND support a local business with your next cup of coffee.

*Link in the comments

05/24/2020

This is copied (with permission) and edited slightly (due to language) but does a really great job of explaining the importance of wearing a mask in certain situations - and wearing it properly.
Hey, so you know when you breathe out in cold weather and you can "see your breath?" Those are the moisture particles that you exhale ALL THE TIME escaping. Those are the particles that carry the virus. They don't disappear just because it's not cold enough to see them. Instead they float around and eventually settle on surfaces where, if they do contain the virus, it can live for several days.
Wearing a mask may not keep you from breathing in these particles if they're floating around. But this isn't really the point. You see, they will keep a majority of them from floating away from your face and then settling on things (anyone who wears glasses with a mask has seen how those particles still exist even when it isn't cold enough to see them).
Now, you are probably thinking it might not make much difference if one person (YOU) wears these masks, because there's a pretty good chance any one person is NOT contagious (and asymptomatic).
HOWEVER, if there are 500 people going into a store on a given day, there is a pretty good chance AT LEAST ONE of them is, and if all 500 people are wearing a mask, the number of droplets floating around to be breathed in and then settling onto surfaces is greatly reduced, meaning you are much less likely to breathe in particles or unknowingly touch something that is infectious and in turn infect someone else later.
*I am not going to get into the logistics of being outdoors because I assume that if you are somewhere like a beach or in the woods, you will stay far enough away from people so your particles are dramatically dispersed and less likely to find their way into someone else, but I can tell you for sure that if you are inside of a place where there are a lot of things to touch, there should be ZERO hesitation to wear a mask JUST IN CASE you are that one in 500.
In closing, if you are in a place that is reopening and you are going to be in a room (or large open plan building) with other humans, remember what your breath does in the winter. And wear a mask.

05/18/2020

After very careful consideration, we are happy to announce that we are scheduling clients once again!
We sincerely look forward to catching up and hope that you have thrived and not merely survived since we saw you last. With that being said, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and we must continue to take precautions, especially in a close contact environment like massage therapy. By following the recommendations such as those set by the Department of Health and the FL Massage Therapy board, we are all demonstrating respect for the people we come in contact with, both directly and indirectly.

Client agreements
~Wash hands immediately upon entering the office
~Sessions will begin and end as close to our scheduled time as possible to allow for wrap up and exit of clients followed by change over and sanitation of our therapy space prior to the next client
~Communicate/cancel immediately and prior to your scheduled appointment if you feel unwell in ANY way
~Prior to entering the office, temperatures will be taken
~Masks will be provided, if necessary, and worn for the duration of the session

Our agreements
~An air purifier will consistently be running to ensure clean safe air
~All contact surfaces will be disinfected between each client
~Additional time will be scheduled between clients to ensure little to no contact with others
~Disposable cups will return for water intake (no personal bottles please)

Despite these necessary changes, we hope that you continue to find our shared space safe and supportive on both a physical and emotional level. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. As we all take the next step on our individual paths, we will also decide what we are comfortable with. If you aren’t ready to begin scheduling appointments at this time, please know that we respect your decision and look forward to our next session together, whenever that may be.

05/16/2020

From integrative family medicine MD Evelin Dacker: a rubric whereby we can start having conversations not based on faulty assumptions.

The article is great in it’s entirety. The main graphics will be posted in the comments too for quick reference.

“Self-awareness is the first fundamental step in communication. We need to be honest with ourselves about our needs, desires and actions, then take responsibility for how those decisions affect others. This can be done intentionally and honestly, with clear communication.”

“We often take people that we live with for granted. Maybe we have not clearly sat down and spoken our boundaries and risk reduction etiquette out loud, but have a common understanding of each other while we are in the place of “stay at home” measures. As we move towards broadening our containers, we need to create agreements with each other to help navigate these changes.”

“Why consider risk tolerance and not just risks themselves?”

“Risk tolerance can dictate the behaviors we impart unconsciously to others. Risk tolerance is subjective and easily justified. We each form our risk tolerance based on our perceived personal and societal risks and benefits. We assume that everyone is on the same page (ours) or should be. We get angry and feel betrayed if they are not. Low or high risk tolerance does not make one better or worse, but with COVID-19, the need to be clear and conscious with one’s choices are imperative.”

“I use a backpack as a metaphor to explain the concept of risk tolerance: the more equipment (risks and precautions) you carry, the slower you move (lower tolerance), but the more likely you are to survive if you get lost in the woods (get infected). The less you carry, the faster you move (high tolerance) but the more likely you will be in need if you get lost.”

“People living in a high rise building in New York City will have a different risk tolerance than people in a farm community in rural Oregon. The more someone is at risk of disease and death due to where they live, their health, pre-existing conditions, economic status, race, or age, the lower their risk tolerance. Others feel that they have less to lose if they get sick, and are willing to take on more risks. One cannot know everyone’s level of vulnerability who we come in contact with. Essential workers and those they care for have died due to others’ inadvertent exposure.”

“Your personal risk tolerance is yours alone and cannot be imposed on anyone else without their clear verbal understanding and agreement. As risk tolerance increases, so does the potential harm to others. You are responsible for protecting others from yourself, otherwise that is a consent and boundary violation.”

The coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, or sometimes just “novel coronavirus,” is a new strain of a previously known class of viruses. When…

05/13/2020

We are waiting on the official green light from Gov DeSantis but
*fingers crossed*
we are tentively planning to re-open on Monday 5/18.

05/06/2020

We were hopeful that we would be able to return to the office in some capacity with this first phase of re-opening but alas, it is not our time yet. For now, we will continue to . As always, if we can help you with stretches, using a foam roller or other self care techniques - please do not hesitate to reach out.

04/19/2020

Part 2 of the webinar series. Hosted by Michelle Simon, PhD, ND of the Institute for Natural Medicine.

Speaker panel:
Peter D'Adamo, ND
Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO
Kurt Biel, ND, LAc, MPH
Catherine Darley, ND
Kiran Krishnan, PhD

Covered here will be more information on creating an adaptive immune response including easy food, sleep and daily living strategies.

A Live Online Housecall with Natural Medicine & Immunology Experts

04/19/2020

Here is the play back link to Part 1 of a webinar series that will cover actionable ways to boost your immune system and build resilience. The series is hosted by Holly Lucille, ND, RN of the Institute for Natural Medicine.

Speaker panel:
Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc
Heather Zwickey, PhD
Paul Herscu, ND, MPH
Paul Anderson, ND

A Live Online Housecall with Natural Medicine & Immunology Experts