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I was first introduced to this recipe when my friend and fellow massage therapist Mary Elliott made it for me. I loved it so much that I immediately found it on the internet. The recipe originally comes from the Esalen Cookbook, a collection of recipes from the Esalen kitchen. Serves 4 to 6 1/3 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari soy sauce 1/3 cup lemon juice (I love using Meyer lemons) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium red onion 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup… More
While my professional expertise and training have centered around bodywork and massage, cooking delicious healthy meals has long been a passion of mine, and this blog provides me the opportunity to share some of my favorite recipes and food insights. I’d like make clear that I am not a nutrition expert and that none of the entries in this category qualify as professional advice. Simply, they offer a window into the notion that healthy nutritious food can be delicious and interesting too…. More
As I get more busy (thank you everyone!), I realize that many of my clients want to book a massage in the evening. While this does make some sense for people who work regular office hours (though who would expect their dentist to see them after 7pm?), one does not need to receive a massage at the end of the day to fully enjoy the many benefits of a nice relaxing treatment. Many people in our culture still associate relaxation with sleep, lack of productivity, and even laziness (who has never… More
The question I most often get is: Is that the one where you step on people?…well, no, not exactly. I do use my feet as a tool for massage. If I am standing, I always have one foot on the ground, and often use a stick for balance and safety. I use my foot to do slow deep compressions. I target specific muscle groups and specific parts of a muscle, based on knowledge and principles of sports massage and trigger point therapy. I have found that this work is extremely beneficial for people who… More
After two years of brainstorming, writing and re-writing, and a lot of help from many wonderful people, this new website you find yourself visiting is now complete. It is an attempt, through words and images, to share with you how a massage can enhance your wellbeing and affect your life. A massage may not change your life per se, but it can definitely help change your perspective on your life. Many clients come to me feeling stressed and overwhelmed by their circumstances. After lying on a… More