This month is National Blood Pressure Month. Managing blood pressure is important to heart health. Knowing the numbers helps us to make the necessary mental and physical changes to improve our sense of wellness. While certain conditions may increase the risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension, mismanagement of lifestyle choices are the main cause. Many do not know they have it, so measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know you have high blood pressure. A

Where is my mind? You might have heard of this catchy tune by the Pixies, and surely you've asked yourself that question many times. Thoughts are racing... So much to do... so much to fix... so many things that might happen, and which action is best for me? You turn on the news. You call a friend. You open up social media. Everywhere your racing thoughts are reflected through every voice you hear. So how do we pause? Silence Silence isn't hard. We all do it, although

To revitalize is to give new life or vigor to. Successful people know how to manage energy. We achieve a successful state when we set a goal and accomplish it. Some people are able to feel success in all areas of life, others in a few, while many simply struggle to make the necessary changes to give new life to what it means to live, period. I have been one of the latter ones, feeling like I am barely making it. I would make some positive steps forward and was quickly pu

I made this guided meditation for my clients. It was inspired by Nick and his wife, Lisa. We have been doing live meditations during our massage sessions, since he contacted me a few months ago. In fact, I have been doing it with many of you. I guide your mind where to be momentarily. While, I don't usually guide throughout the entire session, my suggestions encourage your focused attention to a specific visualization or feeling, which allows the tangibility of your musc

On the 1st and 15th of every month, I send out a newsletter to my subscribers. The content is focused on saving, with quick links to all my specials, subscriber first sneak peeks, stories of life as a massage therapist, mind bending videos that tap into the technology that is you, and inspiration to keep you flowing for the month. These are ways to save money, time, and energy. For perusers of my site, here is the current issue's main story. Enjoy! A Day in the Life of Ka

It doesn't matter where you are on your journey. Just start. Each baby step leads you to increasing all that is good and positive. Every person who considers themselves successful according to their own definition of success, took one small step one day, and continued to take one small step a day. The best way to self-care is what works best for you. When first starting any new routine, it is wise to follow others who have shared what works for them. But eventually, the

True story, guys! Writing is my first love. I can spend days lost in a spiral notebook or laptop, pen in hand, coffee, and an endless supply of seaweed without a care in the world, except to dance with my pen and words. It's the reason you see so much effort on my part in research and in content. I love words. I love stories. I love learning about systems and uncovering how every single system in the known universe is connected. I believe I have activated my body's nat

Last month, I shared two flowcharts to help you visualize a bigger picture of how everything within you is connected to all that is without you. We barely touched the surface and were introduced to start with deep breathing exercises to begin to take control of your life and Rein Your Health- NOW! , since this is  the very first action taken by each of us upon our arrival on Earth. Most of us only take deep breaths to ease incoming strong emotions. It is an ingrained self-

This year has given you an opportunity to reassess what is important in life and reevaluate the 'why' in why we do so much of what we do. If diet and exercise alone do not make one immune to viruses, besides cleaning to the point of sterility of all germs- good and bad, what on Earth can a person do to prevent disease and death? Because ultimately it does seem to be what the world is afraid of- death! We are all going to die; you can't get around that, but what you can do

Circumstances are conditions that push us out of our comfort zones. It is common for circumstances to modify our lives without affecting our essential nature. We may receive news from the doctor that our cholesterol is high or low, with recommendations to change our eating habits and get more exercise. Some may start by making small changes, but then slowly resort back to familiar ways. Some may take prescription medications without making any other lifestyle changes. An

May you all find the fortitude within during these uncertain times. Please feel free to download and share this with your friends. Just click on the pic. If you dig my message, subscribe to this site for continued inspiration on your journey within despite hard times. #massagetherapist #massagetherapy #therapeuticmassage #homemassagetherapist #inmyflow #selfcare #efttapping #bodymindconnection

Monday I posted a House Beautiful  article on my Facebook business page , about a Harry Potter themed spa. In light of our current state of affairs, the posting seems ignorant of people's feelings and concerns. I do my best to schedule relevant posts at least two months in advance, so that my online presence may be automated while I take care of operations on the ground floor. It was meant to inspire others to see magic inside of them, and well, magic or magical thinking s

The Global Organization for Stress, GoStress.com , cites teenagers must learn to ease stress or face dire consequences and that 80% of American workers experience stress and many of these adults require aid to grasp how to ease stress too. These are just two bullets points from a grave fact sheet on stress! Considering the implications here, if more adults don't learn healthy ways of living and unlearn the habits that cause destruction on the mind, the life of the individua

Although these sentiments are popular and duly noted by the Wu-Tang Clan: Cash, Rules, Everything, Around, Me C.R.E.A.M.Get the moneyDollar, dollar bill y'all, we tend to sidestep the true application of money, and when life gets topsy-turvy, we look for people and circumstances to blame for our lack of it. When we strip money down to it's last molecule, we find that money doesn't actually exist. What exists is paper (wood) in the shape of a rectangle, and we call it a doll

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