May marks my 5 year anniversary in Reno. Remarkably, it also marks my 25th year as a Licensed Massage Therapist. In 1998, I signed up for massage school on a whim. I never imagined what an amazing journey it would be. Educating Hands, Where It All Began I received a fabulous education from… Read more »
While I certainly am not a physician, this biblical proverb is resonating strongly with me at the moment. I can add “practice what you preach” to that because recently I was guilty of “do as I say, not as I do.” Now I’m paying the price. If I Had a Dollar… …for every time I… Read more »
As a massage therapist who works with athletes of all levels, I emphasize that the best way to keep from being sidelined by injury is to avoid injury in the first place. So, I was excited to talk with local legend and American Ultrarunning Hall Of Fame Athlete, Frank Bozanich about how he has remained… Read more »
Massage During the Off Season Winter is considered the “off season” for many warm weather athletes. It’s the season when you may take time off to allow your body to recover from the effects of intense training. If you experienced a sports injury, this may be when you plan for surgery and/or rehabilitative therapy. Massage… Read more »
My Commitment to Fitness 40 days have passed since I proclaimed on Instagram my recommitment to fitness and athleticism. I decided that as a massage therapist who works with athletes, I needed to walk the walk. And as you can see from my Polar workout diary, I have been doing a pretty good job of… Read more »
In massage school, I took a class called Commonly Encountered Conditions. As the name suggests, we learned about common issues that we would likely come across in our massage practices. We then learned strategies for dealing with the conditions. The instructor would frequently use the phrase, “Surround the Dragon” to describe his approach to pain… Read more »
In my first post, I mentioned a few recurring themes that would likely show up throughout this blog. I am a big believer in serendipity, kismet or being in the right place at the right time. But I don’t think serendipity is just about coincidence or luck. It’s about being open to opportunities that present… Read more »
Around this time of year I often experience a strange phenomenon at the office that I will call the “Off-Season Lull,” characterized by the absence of many of my clients who are competitive runners, triathletes, golfers, etc. As the weather warms up they return much like Robins, the harbingers of Spring. When I inquire as… Read more »
After receiving her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1992, Meaghan moved to Miami, Florida and worked as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist providing group and individual therapy to patients in both psychiatric and sub-acute physical rehabilitation hospitals Read more
