Learn about the benefits of massage
I adapted this recipe from a hazelnut cake, and I’ve tested it numerous times, with very happy results. You’ll satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike! 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups almond meal 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup + 1 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed) 1 cup + 1 tbsp maple [...]
Aimee combines Deep Tissue techniques with the use of hot stones to help loosen tight muscles in specific areas. The heat of the stones helps increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. First she rubs the tight area with the heated stones to warm and relax the muscles, then she applies Deep Tissue techniques [...]
According to Roger Jahnke, one of my main teachers, Qigong can be translated as the “cultivation of vital energy”. Qigong originated in China over 3000 years ago, and is still practiced in modern day China. The hundreds of different forms that have evolved in the country are based on ancient Daoist ideas, which are also the basis [...]
Holiday Gift Certificate Special Buy Two Get One Free! You know how good one feels after a massage! Share this experience with your loved ones who could use a little relaxation and relief. $180 for Three One-hour Massages (reg. $270) $240 for Three Ninety-minute Massages (reg. $360) You can purchase your Gift Certificates here, [...]
Aimee completed her basic Barefoot training at Santa Barbara Bodyworks earlier this fall, and I’ve been training her in the finer points of this amazing work. We’ve had wonderful experiences sharing this work with some of you. Our last session was particularly special as our practice body was none other than John Harris, the man [...]
Lately I’ve been working more frequently with pregnant women. I am really enjoying helping future moms relax and feel more comfortable as their bodies adjust to carrying a baby. Next week I will have the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for the pregnancy massage class at Body Therapy Institute, Santa Barbara. All of this [...]
Today we began our Qigong practice at Alice Keck park. In Qigong we pay close attention to the energetic aspect of each season and how they correlate to our vital organs. In his book “Chi Nei Tsang”, Mantak Chia writes: “The spleen, pancreas, and stomach are the organs through which the earth element functions. Operating [...]
Introduction to Qigong and Therapeutic Movement a five week series Tuesdays from 12:15pm to 1pm, at Alice Keck Park. Starting October 5 - 5 sessions – $48 if registered before Sept. 30th. ($55 after Sept 30 or $12 per class) To register, click here, or call me at 680-9208. Drop Ins Welcome. In this five week series I [...]
You’re already treating your body with the best massage, how about you put something delicious and healthy inside your body. We still have a few warm days ahead of us and the cantaloupes at the market are delicious and abundant. This is a great healthy drink to offer at the beginning of a meal, or [...]
I recently completed a course on lymphatic massage. I will now be offering this technique as a full body treatment and as a complement to deep tissue massage and swedish when applicable. The lymphatic system is one of our bodies’ 11 systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, etc) and is an integral part of our immune system. [...]