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    Common Myths About Back Pain

    Posted on January 25, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in Massage

    There are dozens and dozens of myths out there about what leads to back pain, what you should do to prevent back pain, and what kinds of treatments may resolve your back pain.  Today, I am here to tell you that you should think again about what may be causing your aches and pains and […]

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    What You Need to Know About Tattoos and Massage

    Posted on January 19, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in Massage

    I’m currently caring for a fresh tattoo, a large piece that takes up most of my back. It’s my third tattoo and each time I get some new ink I get loads of questions about being able to give and receive massage while the tat is still healing. If you’re considering getting your first tattoo, […]

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    A Few Lessons From 2019

    Posted on January 4, 2020 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness

    Was 2019 a challenging year for you? It was for many people, myself included. But that’s nothing new. Every year brings challenges, some are just more comfortable than others. You’ve been dealing with the challenge of Uncle Bigot all your life so he’s less challenging than say all of your appliances futzing out in the […]

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    Can You Still Get a Massage if You’re Injured/Broken?

    Posted on December 5, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Pain Relief

    So you broke your ankle (oh, wait… that’s me), or arm, or leg, or dislocated your shoulder. Or maybe you sprained or tore something, or had surgery. Your body probably hurts in places you didn’t injure as a result of using splints, braces, crutches, knee scooters, or other mobility aids, or possibly from tightening your […]

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    What I Learned by Taking a Dissection Class

    Posted on October 26, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness

    Back in July I wrote about my rationale and excitement for taking a week off to take a dissection class this October. (Click here to read it, if you haven’t already.) I was gone from Sunday October 6 through Sunday October 13, so I’ve been back just over a week now. I promised to tell […]

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    Why I Use Lavender Essential Oil on Burns

    Posted on September 27, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Aromatherapy

    Does Lavender Essential Oil Really Help Heal Burns? Short answer: YesLonger answer: Absolutely, 100%, has never failed me My Worst Burns (Scalds) Twice in my life I’ve had the misfortune of pouring boiling water on one part of my body or another. The first time, I was pouring boiling water from a saucepan into my […]

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    Treating Tension Headaches With Self Massage

    Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Headaches, Massage

    Most of us are familiar with the sensation of a headache. The location, cause, and severity can differ, but we all agree that headaches hurt!  When you have a headache, it’s hard to function normally until you find relief. That’s why there are so many techniques for treating headaches. Not all of these techniques are […]

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    A Few of the Things I’ve Learned From Life’s Crises and Challenges

    Posted on September 2, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Stress

    Some people insist that within each challenge and crisis is a lesson you need to learn, as if the crisis is somehow your fault for not having learned the lesson earlier. I call BS. But just because it’s not our fault doesn’t mean that we can’t learn something from these situations. Actually, we can learn […]

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    Peppermint Essential Oil Vs Ants: And the Winner Is…

    Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Aromatherapy

    I’ve been writing about essential oils for several years now. Today I’m going to vary from my usual format; I’m going to tell you a story. A story that involves a sh*t-ton of ants and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Weeds and Dirt and Ants Oh My I spent this past Saturday outside […]

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    Why You Need Special Playlists for When You’re Stressed Out

    Posted on August 9, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Stress

    They say that music soothes the savage beast. They also say that you often give others the advice that you need yourself. I’m pretty sure they’re both right. I don’t know about you, but when I’m super stressed I find that music really can soothe my savage beast. I’ve also got a lot of stress […]

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    How Sleep Affects Your Pain Level & What to do About it

    Posted on August 4, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Sleep

    Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling worse than when you went to bed? Maybe you feel stiff first thing in the morning, but as you start moving through your day, the stiffness dissipates. Maybe you notice that it takes less stress to make you crabby, which then gives you a headache. Or […]

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    Why I’m Taking a Week Off to Take a Dissection Class

    Posted on July 26, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Massage

    By this time y’all probably know that I need to take continuing education classes in order to keep my massage license. Normally, I choose some sort of hands on class to increase the efficacy of the work I do, learn a new technique, or to be able to help with issues I wasn’t able to […]

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    Why I Turned Down the Opportunity to Massage a Celebrity

    Posted on July 19, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Massage

    Not long ago, a colleague texted me to let me know they’d given my info to the assistant of a celebrity who was playing a show in town. Almost immediately after, I got a text from the assistant wanting an appointment for said celebrity that same afternoon. I got a little excited because I actually […]

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    Don’t Do These 9 Things When Contacting a Massage Therapist

    Posted on July 12, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Health and Wellness, Massage

    Communication is key in any relationship, be it personal or professional, and the manner in which you communicate sets the tone for that relationship. If you’re interested in someone on a dating app, which style of communication is more likely to get you a date? Sending an unsolicited pic of your genitals or sending a […]

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    Why Your Massage Therapist Asks All Those Health Questions

    Posted on July 5, 2019 by Michelle Doetsch in Massage

    Before your first massage with me, I’m going to ask you about your medical history.  I’ve got an online intake form that will ask about the medications you take, which medical conditions you have, and a whole host of other questions about your health history. So why is this? Am I being nosy? Why do […]

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