Hands for Wellness

04/12/2022

🌸 Peppermint infused hot towels during allergy season make everything better 🌸

01/26/2022

Love this! Such a helpful class to have so close to us.

New Class. Get ready for spring with some Chair Yoga!

11/16/2021

Dancer really enjoyed todays session. The second photo (after his massage) shows him feeling much more balanced, his spine had visibly relaxed after we worked on his shoulders, mid back and neck.

Last time his favorite aroma was Copaiba, but today he chose Vetiver oil. Vetiver is useful to aid joint and muscle soreness, nervousness, can relieve stress and also help with insomnia.

Forever grateful for the opportunity to work with lovely horses and people. 🥰

08/27/2021

The summer sun is fading, and fall is coming! 🌞

For two weeks only I am offering a body scrub special. With a choice between coffee or fresh picked lavender and sugar, your skin will be fully hydrated and glowing afterwards.

Body scrubs are sought after to improve circulation, exfoliate your skin, as well as to smooth and even skin tone. I will be making your personalized scrub just before you arrive at my office, with fresh ground coffee, or freshly harvested lavender.

Each service is followed by a relaxing 60 minute massage with almond oil and your choice of aromatherapy to assist with full relaxation and rehydrate your skin for a healthy end of summer glow.

Please PM for more information, book soon as I have limited availability.

07/29/2021

Here are 12 rider back stretches to help relieve lower back and hip pain in horse riders with a specific target to dressage riders. Full video breakdown.

05/21/2021

Finding balance is so important, bodywork and massage is so wonderful for improving balance of horse and rider.

So wertvoll:
Wenn der Reiter innen schwerer sitzt, sein Gewicht also absichtlich nach innen verlagert, oder auch unabsichtlich lehnt oder kippt, wird es dem Pferd unmöglich sich zu biegen.
Um das Gleichgewicht zu halten bringt es dann Kopf und Hals nach aussen.
Wird ihm das durch einen inneren Zügel verwehrt muss es noch mehr Spannung im Körper aufbauen, um sich zu halten => Losgelassenheit und Balance sind massiv gestört.

Nur ein Reiter der mittig über dem Pferd bleibt, dessen Füße die Waage halten, kann ein Pferd in eine echte Biegung reiten. Nur dann kann das Pferd in der Schulter und im Becken balanciert bleiben.
Und natürlich ist es auch essentiell das die Biegung und das Tempo in der sie gefragt ist, den Möglichkeiten des Pferdes angemessen ist.
Stell dir vor du trägst eine solche Waage auf deinen Schultern, wenn es dir schwerfällt eine Idee für die Schultern des Pferdes zu haben, wenn du in eine Wendung reitest.
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Bildrechte: Practical Horseman Magazine

05/10/2021

Jessie really enjoyed his balancing service today. He had many releases through his shoulders and lower back, finishing his session with an audible sternum release during carrot stretches. He chose Copaiba for his aroma today, this oil aligns with his needs as an older horse and can aid with relief of arthritic pains. So excited for his progression untul next service!

05/06/2021

🌿 Just another peaceful day in the office. 🌿

05/03/2021

It's therapeutic day for Lena. Notice the change in posture, pelvic alignment, and spinal balance from Left to Right. I worked on every muscle, did energetic clearing throughout her spinal column with cranial-sacral work and had wonderful releases through her entire neck. Her walk away was lose, rhythmic and balanced with a low head carriage.

It always amazes me to see how closely my own tension carries through to her.

That being said, don't forget I offer horse and rider balancing to provide full relief to the pair of you at the same time. Pm me to book your spring balancing bodywork sessions!

Have table, will travel ☺️🌿

04/18/2021

My new oils have arrived! Come get your tension worked out with DoTerra's finest.

10/15/2020

Today while leaving the office, a client realized he had immediate reduced pain as he went down the stairs!

07/26/2020

I only have one more spot available this week for either a horse or human massage at 10 am on Thursday.

07/26/2020

Big Blue really enjoyed his first body-working session, so excited to see his journey play out.

07/08/2020

Cooper really enjoyed his first massage session today! He couldn't stop yawning and said thank you a million times before we left him to enjoy his morning 🥰🦄

07/05/2020

More to come, but I have begun to reshape our home ground, giant Thank You to John for making the office look like a dream come true! 😍

PS if you need bodywork this week, I have two spots left then I'm fully booked!

06/24/2020

Rush was super happy to let go of some tension today. After our third session together and he is finally allowing more release each time I see him. So excited to see his process play out! 🥰

06/19/2020

I have finally caught up on appointments and am ready to accept new clients again!

Join me at Hands For Wellness to find peace and relaxation for your (CoVid safe) massage. There is limited availability as I am only accepting two clients per day for the moment. Message me to schedule your peaceful massage at the farm 💆🏻‍♀️

06/03/2020

Ooh boy!! It's almost time to see some of my favorite people again! Beginning next week, I will accept one client (or one couple) per day to allow full sanitization of the office and supplies after each massage.

Tomorrow morning, I will reach out to those who have been waiting to reschedule. If you are interested in booking your first massage with me, I will be placing new clients on the waiting list until I have seen all of my rescheduled appointments from before. Thank you for your everlasting patience with this process and cheers to the next step of reopening MD!

Gov. Larry Hogan announces he will lift coronavirus restrictions on non-essential businesses, but masks will be encouraged inside.

05/22/2020

More of my favorite carrot streches to assist with your horses top-line development and flexibility 🦄👍🏼

05/15/2020

Some reasoning for my favorite carrot stretches 😊👍🏼

Long and low - an analgesic for horses!

▪️The spinous processes are pulled forward and upwards thus reducing the risk of kissing spines.
▪️The gaps between neighbouring vertebrae are maximised, allowing free passage of spinal nerves thus preventing pain, constriction, or irritation.
▪️Muscles are elongated.

Back problems can sometimes be alleviated by re-positioning the head and neck during exercise!

03/18/2020

Good Morning, I hope to find everyone in good health and wellbeing.
I have rescheduled all remaining appointments to next week due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Massage is a very close and personal profession and while I love my job, it is more important to reduce the spread of the virus wherever we can. If I need to move appointments again due to an ongoing timeline of the outbreak, I certainly will. This also gives me ample time to disinfect the office, re-run all the sheets on the Sanitize Cycle and to clear space to create energetic peace for you to escape to during your session. Thank you so much for understanding, and continuing to follow along with this journey.

01/27/2020

01/20/2020

At Hands for Wellness, I strive to provide the best results you can get from a massage. I work to find each little muscle pattern and help it work out, so that your daily muscular pain levels are reduced and you feel the best that you can. This week is a cold one- warming oils like Lavender or Balance will be a necessity- but my hot towels and heated table will also be working hard this week. Join me at the farm for your retreat to relaxation for the special rate of $10 off. Special price good until Friday. (1/24) PM or comment for more information... stay warm folks 😊

01/08/2020

Back pain in the lower part of the body spreading from limbs to feet. A deep perifomis stretch helps to lessen the pain since it releases piriformis muscles that are tight and sciatic nerve. This muscle is located buttock having gluteus maximusinfront. Furthermore sciatic nerve gets affected resulti...

12/29/2019

To celebrate how grateful I am for the progress made this year, I am offering a special on 60 minute massages. Pm for more info, Happy New Year 💜

12/21/2019

Massage can help with releasing animal-assisted pain from sleeping

What am I supposed to do, NOT allow my cats to use me as a furnace??? I’m not a monster.

11/29/2019

Black Friday Sale:
Buy T•W•O Gift Certificates, receive a F•R•E•E 60 minute massage Gift Certificate! PM for more info and prices, sale goes on until M•O•N•D•A•Y (12/2)

11/06/2019

I have incorporated this into every service. Deep Blue Rub is one of my favorite tools to help clients relax.

Deep Blue® Rub is not just for athletes.

Let's play a game. Give yourself a point for each statement that applies to you:
- I have a desk job.
- I have children (involving lifting, running, playing).
- I do household chores (dishes, laundry, mopping, and so on).
- I drive.
- I exercise on a regular basis.
- I use a backpack or purse.
- I walk and stand.
- I have tightness or tension.
- I am a human.

You get it—if you got at least one point, then Deep Blue Rub is for you. Seriously. Do yourself a favor, and if you fall in love with it like we have, you might just need this size. 😍

Deep Blue Rub is the perfect way to rest up after hard days of everyday grind.

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11/03/2019

At Hands for Wellness I offer massage therapy that focuses on finding and working with the imbalances of your muscles. Muscular imbalance can contribute to lower back pain, shoulder pain, TMJ disfunction, carpal tunnel, sciatic pain and more. By creating balance in the fascial tissue and muscles- I can help you feel and stay at your best with restorative massage. Regular massage can also improve sleep patterns, work with limited range of motion over time, and boost your circulation.

For November, receive 15% off of your first service. Also you can receive 10% off of your next massage if you prebook your appointment. PM me for rates and availability.

Don't forget we sell Gift Certificates as well! The holiday season approaches and it's always nice to finish shopping early. Massage is a great way to skip "stuff" for holidays because you help your friends or family focus on their self and their wellbeing. I am offering package rates for this holiday season. PM me for more info and to get some holiday shopping out of the way! 😊

10/28/2019

Halloween special:
60 minute massage for 31% off at $59. Must book for this week to be eligible for discount. 🎃

10/14/2019

PSA... Over the past couple weeks of horseshows, I’ve spent a lot of time ringside. It is CRAZY how tight people are girthing up just before they go into the ring. An over-tightened girth may pinch and bruise the muscles - in particular the pectorals, trapezius, serratus ventralis muscles and latissimus dorsi (see red areas in diagram bleow). This muscle group (also known as part of the thoracic sling) is crucial for movement. Besides soft tissue, an over tightened girth may also cause bruising of the ribs, the intercostal muscles between the ribs, And increase the overall pressure of the saddle on the back muscles. Check your girth underneath their chest, NOT on the side. You will be surprised the difference one hole can make, and quite literally give your horse some breathing room.

📸ESMA.

10/08/2019

Good morning! I just had a cancellation for Saturday at 12. PM me to book a massage for yourself 😊

10/02/2019

Massage is so great for releasing fascial tension. PM me with any questions you have. 😊

"Think of fascia as the most sensitive, highly interconnected system in the entire body — it's the life force next to blood. Without fascia, toned and structured muscle would turn to hamburger meat, organs would spread like wildfire and bones would crumble, as fascia is the single element that organizes and suspends these parts of the body...

Fascia is wrapped throughout the body on "lines of pull." It connects toes to brow in one uninterrupted sheet of fascia, and fingers to chest and neck. The heart fascia is connected at the collarbone, which connects to the arm and fingers. It coils around the bones, muscle fibers, muscle bundles, organs, arteries, veins and nerves, applying tension and compression to the body material it surrounds." Understanding Fascia: What It Is + Why You Should Care, Melissa Putt

09/29/2019

It's new client week for Hands For Wellness. Book your first service and receive $15 off! (Valid until October 5th)

09/21/2019

A new, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment shows promise in enhancing memories and cognitive function in those with Alzheimer's disease. Transcranial electromagnetic treatment (TEMT) increases functional connectivity within the cingulate cortex. TEMT is also able to pe*****te the brain to break...

09/06/2019

There is still some availability to warm up for fall with hot towels and a heated table in your personalized massage. Join me at the farm to find complete peace and tranquility for your time of relaxation.

If you book your 90 minute massage for next week, you will receive $15 off as well as a warmed salt foot scrub with the aroma of your choice. PM me or text at 410-200-0766 with any questions or to set up your massage.

08/24/2019

It's been a lovely day of business so far today! The views in the studio have been amazing all day. There is still a bit of time available next week, PM for more information and to get your Massage on the books.
(Ps there are hot towels and aromatherapy in every session!)