Ever wonder what a massage therapy license is good for? Well, here's a rundown on the scope and practice for massage therapists licensed in Texas. Massage therapy in Texas is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or tdlr for short. Currently, those seeking licensure must have attended and received a minimum 500 hour course on massage therapy, which includes anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, massage technique, pathology, health and hygiene, busine

When we begin the journey of reclaiming ourselves through self-care, the information out there can be overwhelming. I try to consistently make the correlation of self-care, specifically massage therapy, to regular maintenance of your vehicle. Many of us treat our bodies like we treat our vehicles. We fill it up when it is almost empty, and when we hear a noise that seems off, feel it not driving 'properly,' or if it doesn't start, we take it into a mechanic. When it gets d

Often times when people are in the market for a massage therapist, they're not really sure what they should be looking for. It's the same when you're looking for a new doctor, hair stylist, plumber, and etc. There is a bit of a trial and error process, but once you embark on it, with each new potential therapist, you're that much closer to finding the perfect fit. To begin the process, first ask why you are wanting a massage therapist. You need to get very specific here.

Self-care is our response to what our heart, body, and spirit communicate to us.

As I reflect back on my career as a massage therapist, I realize three things.  First, touch is necessary for the livelihood of society.  It is an invitation for individuals to join in the group in a way that speaking kind words could never do.  It backs the word; it is proof.  Second, the healing aspect of massage runs deeper than superficial fixes.  Many people schedule appointments because there is something wrong with the body.  Usually, they've ignored the body’s given m

In 2002, I was 22 with three children and facing the reality of divorce. With a high school diploma and a few part time jobs in which to decorate a resume with, I was unsure of how I was going to survive raising three small children and be the sole breadwinner, as well. 2002 was also the year I first experienced my first TN shock. TN is short for trigeminal neuralgia, an extremely painful neurological disorder in which the nervous system misfires. Sufferers endure excruci

Everyone has their own idea of what kind of music to play for relaxation, and preferences range from music designed for relaxation to favorite genre, because for many just listening to the music they like is relaxing no matter the beat. Starting out as a massage therapist, my go to albums were either Norah Jones, Come Away With Me or  Lover's Rock by Sade . Not your typical massage music, but those two albums were played often at the massage school I attended, and I fell in