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Your Body is Complex — Support Will Come in Many Ways
Massage is an incredible tool, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. Our bodies are complex, and true health comes from giving them what they need on many levels.
This page is a collection of things I’ve found helpful — blending holistic approaches, self-care, and trusted resources. I believe in empowering myself and my clients with real knowledge and practical tools to support full-body well-being.
Feel free to explore these resources to deepen your understanding of your body, how massage therapy fits in, and other ways to build a healthier, stronger life.
Educational Articles:
1. The Benefits of Regular Massage
Discover how consistent massage sessions can contribute to your overall health and well-being.
2. Understanding Different Massage Techniques
Explore various massage modalities and find the one that best suits your needs. My modalities are available here.
3. Tips for Post-Massage Self-Care
Learn how to extend the benefits of your massage through self-care practices at home.
Recommended Reading
1. The Body Keeps The Score
Trauma is a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to define you. In The Body Keeps the Score, pioneering trauma researcher Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reveals how trauma reshapes both the body and the brain, and how healing must involve more than talk therapy alone.
2. Why We Get Sick
This book offers powerful insight into how lifestyle choices, nutrition, and metabolic health influence the body's natural healing ability. It’s an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of supporting long-term wellness, not just through treatment, but through informed daily habits.
3. Invisible Woman
Understanding true wellness means recognizing the gaps that exist in how health and research have been approached. In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Pérez exposes how a world built around male data often overlooks women's specific needs — from medical research to workplace design.
Wellness Tips and Advice:
1. Mindfulness Meditation Guide
Mindfulness meditation is a simple yet powerful practice that involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment. Regular practice has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance attention and memory, and promote emotional balance. Incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine for enhanced relaxation and stress relief.
2. Holistic Living Tips
Small daily choices can have a big impact on your overall health. In this video, you'll find simple, approachable self-care habits — from gut health support to mindful movement — designed to enhance physical well-being and emotional resilience. Explore new ideas that align with a holistic lifestyle and find a few practices that can fit into your daily routine.
3. Ergonomic Practices for Daily Life
Many of my clients — what I like to call "computer athletes" — spend hours a day at a desk, training their bodies into patterns of tension and strain. Small changes in posture and workspace setup can make a big difference. Explore practical ergonomic tips to help reduce muscle tension, support better alignment, and protect your long-term health.
4. Safe, Strength-Building Movement for Recovery
Heavy Hands is a low-impact strength and endurance exercise that combines walking or rhythmic movement with light hand weights. It is designed to safely build muscle endurance, improve circulation, and support joint health without high mechanical stress, making it an excellent option for injury recovery and long-term wellness.
Muscle Matters Blog
Discover the Joe Dillon Difference
If you're serious about taking your health to the next level, you need to meet Joe Dillon. Joe is a standout health coach whose expertise in nutrition and functional wellness has helped transform countless lives—including mine. His approach isn’t just about short-term diets; it’s about creating lasting change through personalized, science-based nutrition strategies.
One of my personal favorites is his protein powder — the cleanest, highest-quality option I've found on the market.
Joe’s knowledge, integrity, and dedication to true health make him an incredible resource. I highly recommend him for anyone ready to fuel their body, build resilience, and unlock better long-term results.
Community and Support:
Join Amie House
I’m often asked what I do for self-care; it's simple—I see my friends. My Amies(French for Friends) are my go-to support. I am fortunate to work with a fantastic group of healers daily, and I cannot recommend all these incredible individuals enough. If you need a wellness provider for your mental or physical health, look at the amazing humans who’ve collectively come together to create a home for wellness, Amie House.
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