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Body self-care tools: the spine aligner and a workbook on trigger points
My two best self-care friends right now in my career as a bodyworker are a tool and a book that anyone can use. One of them provides daily relief from tight, achy back muscles caused by bending over...
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Two remedies for muscle pain that everyone should know about: arnica and...
A marathon took place this past Sunday in Austin, Texas, and I’ve seen a few runners who came in for massages. (Runners: Ask for Ashiatsu barefoot massage. Every runner I’ve ever worked on loves the...
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What Ashiatsu clients say about it
Here’s what my clients are saying about Ashiatsu: “Just got a great ashiatsu session from MaryAnn Reynolds in her cozy office on W. 12th Street. She was able to deliver bodywork with deep and...
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Who just loves Ashiatsu?
When I first learned Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, I thought that really large men who like a lot of pressure and can’t get it any other way would seek it out. That is definitely one type of Ashi fan!...
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What clients say about integrative massage
One recipient of an integrative massage (which combines Swedish massage, Lauterstein deep massage, acupressure points, foot reflexology, body mobilization techniques, stretching, trigger point therapy,...
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Time, money, and massage packages
At The Well Ashiatsu and Massage, I always give you the full time you pay for, and if I run over a few minutes, it’s on me. You can take your time getting off the table and getting dressed afterward,...
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Pay-what-you-wish days, massage email list, and donation-basis practice sessions
I occasionally offer pay-what-you-wish Ashiatsu days. If you haven’t experienced pay-what-you-wish bodywork, you balance what you can afford with the value you receive. This allows people with...
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Massage outcalls
I do outcalls only for established clients with whom I feel comfortable who have a massage table set up in their homes. There’s a fee for my travel time, usually $25 in the Austin area. Having a...
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Gift certificates and referrals
A massage makes a great gift. We all know someone who would be incredibly grateful to receive one. If you’d like to give the gift of massage, you can purchase gift certificates from me in any...
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Touch: Louder Than Words? | Psychology Today
Check out this article in Psychology Today about the power of touch. I just learned something new: Field’s research has revealed that a person giving a massage experiences as great a reduction in...
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Massaging the upper traps
I’m going to begin sharing some thoughts from doing massage… The trapezius is an interesting muscle. It’s big, shaped like a kite (a trapezoid), covers a large area of the back from T12 up and out to...
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Body self-care tools: the spine aligner and a workbook on trigger points
I have a hunch that if I could release all my trigger points, my body would feel like it did when I was 5 years old again. And that's something. Continue reading →
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