Firm Hands at Ease

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

As we gather and give thanks this week with family and friends for the holiday, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude with you.

To all of my wonderful clients — thank you for trusting me with your care, your time, and your well-being this year. Every session, every conversation, every moment of healing we’ve shared has meant so much to me.

Your support allows me to do what I love, and I’m truly thankful for each and every one of you.

Wishing you a warm, restful, joy-filled Thanksgiving. May your day be full of good food, good company, and a little extra ease in your body. 🧡

With gratitude,
Victoria

11/20/2025

Reserve a Table for One—Just for You

In a world that’s always pulling you in a dozen directions, imagine having a reservation for one… at the massage table.

No noise.
No distractions.

Just you and your therapist—fully focused on your health, your healing, and your well-being.

Think of it as your own private retreat. A space where your body is heard, your stress is released, and your needs take center stage.

Your spot is ready.
Your table for one awaits.

Reserve your session with Victoria today—you deserve this moment!
Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

11/12/2025

Choose Your Treatment – Lymphatic Drainage or Deep Tissue?

Choose Lymphatic Drainage for:
• Post-surgery recovery
• Body sculpting goals
• Water retention
• Detoxification
• Reduced Swelling

Choose Deep Tissue Massage for:
• Chronic muscle pain
• Sports injuries
• Muscle tension
• Limited mobility
• Scar tissue

At the start of your appointment Victoria will ask you where your pain or issues are and discuss the best type of treatment to alleviate those conditions!

Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

11/08/2025

Undefeated Yakima fighter Mykenna Stougard will look to push her record to a spotless 5-0 when she faces Erin Scheidt at Clinch FC XIII on Nov. 8 at Legends Casino Resort. Stougard is currently ranked as the fourth pound-for-pound female in the Pacific Northwest and the top-ranked amateur on the list.

Tickets can be purchased online: legendscasino.com

11/05/2025

Carve Out Time for Your Well-Being

Life gets busy. We fill our schedules with work, errands, family, commitments… and before we know it, the week is gone and we are nowhere on the list.

But here’s the truth:
You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Scheduling a massage isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

It’s making a conscious choice to pause… to breathe… to let your body reset and your mind unwind.

✅ Relieve stress
✅ Ease muscle tension
✅ Boost immunity
✅ Improve sleep
✅ Restore your energy and mood

So go ahead — pull out your calendar and contact Victoria to schedule that massage time just for YOU. Your health, happiness, and peace of mind deserve a place on your priority list.

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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

10/30/2025

What is your Fascia?

Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that runs throughout your entire body — kind of like a web or a body suit that holds everything together.

Here’s a breakdown of what it does and why it matters:

• Structure & Support: Fascia wraps around and separates your muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs — keeping them in place and helping them slide smoothly against each other.

• Hydration & Flexibility: Healthy fascia is flexible and well-hydrated, allowing you to move easily. When it gets tight or dehydrated (from stress, injury, or inactivity), it can restrict movement and cause pain.

• Communication: Fascia has lots of nerve endings, so it plays a role in sensing movement, tension, and even pain.

• Massage Connection: Techniques like myofascial release or deep tissue massage aim to loosen and rehydrate tight fascia — improving mobility, reducing soreness, and restoring balance in the body.

Think of fascia as the fabric that connects your entire body — when one part gets pulled or wrinkled, it can affect everything else.

Releasing tight fascia is one important goal of massage – because a relaxed fascia ensures free movement! Freeing up tight fascia enhances flexibility and helps you move with ease, whether you’re an athlete or desk bound.

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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

10/25/2025

10/22/2025

It’s okay to reschedule …
It’s even okay to cancel.

Life happens — things come up, plans change, and that’s totally understandable!

But, it’s never okay to no-show for your massage appointment without a quick message or call.

When you don’t show up, that’s valuable time another client could have used for their healing and self-care.

Please — if you need to change your appointment, just let me know. Communication and respect go both ways

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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

10/17/2025

Cold Weather is Coming ... Boost Your Immunity This Fall

Did you know that massage therapy can help strengthen your immune system?

It’s true — and here’s how:

* Improves circulation so white blood cells can move quickly and fight off infection
* Reduces stress hormones that weaken your immune response
* Encourages deeper, more restorative sleep
* Supports lymphatic flow to help your body clear out toxins

Massage doesn’t just relax your muscles and reduce pain — it helps your body defend itself from the inside out.

Take care of yourself this season — your immune system will thank you!

Book your next session with Victoria at Firm Hands at Ease today.

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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

10/09/2025

Two Things People Hate About Massage

1. Turning over mid-massage.
2. Getting up when it’s over.

Let’s be honest — when you’re that relaxed, both feel like way too much effort!

At Firm Hands at Ease, we get it. That’s why every session is designed to ease you in, melt away tension, and leave you wishing the table came with a “snooze” button.

Book your next massage with Victoria — and make peace with the best kind of “problem” to have.

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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays

10/01/2025

Benefits of Prenatal Massage

Prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy.

It enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and relieves mental and physical fatigue.
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Book a 30, 60 or 90-minute healing, therapeutic massage with Victoria today https://pocketsuite.io/link/victoria-aranda

Accepting appointments – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-5pm and Fridays 2-6pm and limited hours on Saturdays