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Discover the Magic of Lomi Lomi Massage

By Cschuster / September 2, 2024

You may have noticed that I am passionate about holistic wellness practices that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. Today, I invite you to explore the ancient Hawaiian art of…

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How Your Thoughts Affect Your Health: The Mind-Body Connection

By Leah Martinson / August 21, 2024

Your brain is an incredible organ, more complex and powerful than any supercomputer. Every thought and emotion sends signals through your body that can either heal or harm. Let’s break…

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Leah helps a client destress during a cranial massage

5 Things You Didn’t Know Are Stressing Out Your Body

By Leah Martinson / August 5, 2024

We often associate stress with high-pressure jobs, demanding relationships, or financial worries. While these undoubtedly contribute to stress, there are more subtle, often overlooked factors that silently damage our bodies.…

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What Is Shadow Work? Understanding Your Deeper Self 

By Leah Martinson / July 23, 2024

Have you ever felt a flicker of anger toward someone behaving in a way that strangely mirrors your own insecurities? Or perhaps you find yourself inexplicably drawn to qualities you…

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What is the Difference Between Deep-Tissue Massage and Swedish Massage? 

By Leah Martinson / July 8, 2024

The biggest differences between deep tissue massage and Swedish massage are the techniques used and the end goal of the massage.  Swedish massage focuses more on relaxation, while deep tissue…

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Stress Reduction: How Do Breathing Exercises Help with Stress?

By Leah Martinson / June 24, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Stress is a universal part of life that we all experience in different ways, but it can affect physical and mental health. Chronic stress can…

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3 Somatic Breathwork Techniques for Home Practice

By Leah Martinson / June 11, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by daily stress? You’re not alone.  It’s getting caught up in the constant hustle and forgetting to prioritize our well-being is easy.  Somatic breathwork techniques can be a…

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Addressing Trauma: Rebirthing Breathwork Benefits

By Leah Martinson / May 27, 2024

Trauma can leave a lasting impact on our lives, affecting our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. It can manifest in various ways, from anxiety and depression to chronic pain…

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What is Somatic Release Breathwork?

By Leah Martinson / May 13, 2024

Somatic release breathwork offers a powerful tool for reconnecting with our bodies, releasing pent-up emotions, and promoting overall well-being. It’s easy to become disconnected from our bodies.  We spend hours…

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A Recipe for Resilience

By Leah Martinson / March 16, 2023

Stress is an inevitable part of the human experience. It is unreasonable to expect that there is a singular way to avoid stress. So, when it comes to building resilience,…

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