Shalyn's Massage

10/30/2025

Good morning everyone,

You will see this sign is on the wall. Please no shoes in the house. Take them off before entering.

Please don’t put your shoes on, walk down the hallway to book. You can book then put your shoes on or put your shoes on and stand there to book as it’s not far apart.

Remember this is still someone’s house who lives there, let’s respect that.

Thank you so much for your understanding ❤️

10/29/2025

Hempz lip gloss - $10
Hempz mini lotion pack - $20

10/29/2025

Hempz lotion in stock - $45

10/23/2025

Good read.

If you’ve ever wondered, “What kind of headache is this?”, you’re not alone. Millions of us deal with head pain that comes in many forms, from dull pressure to stabbing agony. The three main types of primary headaches, migraine, tension-type, and cluster, share some similarities but are actu...

10/23/2025

Oct 19-25 is massage therapy awareness week. I’m a bit late letting you know as I have been swamped busy here working.

But this week is all about massage 🙂

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

The Dreaded Heel Spur...


When you first look at this image, your eyes immediately go to the heel spur. It’s striking, no doubt about it. But while we might find it fascinating as therapists, the person living with it certainly doesn’t feel the same way. And when someone walks into the clinic with a spur or plantar fasciitis, we know it often means a tough session working on the bottom of the foot. Let’s be honest — feet aren’t always fun to treat.

That’s exactly why we need to work smarter, not harder.

Now take another look at the image. Shift your focus away from the heel spur and toward the talus. Notice how it isn’t sitting quite where it should be.

The Talus, Ankle Dorsiflexion, and Plantar Fasciitis
When we think about ankle dorsiflexion, we usually focus on calf tightness or joint stiffness. But there’s another important piece — the talus.

The talus has to glide backward under the tibia during dorsiflexion. If it’s slightly out of place, or restricted in this movement, dorsiflexion becomes limited. This subtle shift can have big downstream effects-

Restricted dorsiflexion forces the foot to compensate, often by collapsing through the arch or overloading the plantar fascia.

Extra tension builds in the plantar fascia with each step, especially during push-off when dorsiflexion is most needed.

Chronic overload of the fascia increases the risk of micro-tears, inflammation, and the painful cycle of plantar fasciitis.

Why It Matters for Therapists
If a client’s talus is “stuck” anteriorly, traditional stretching and orthotics may not fully resolve the problem. They may improve symptoms temporarily but won’t fix the underlying mechanics.

Hands-on techniques that restore talar glide and ankle joint mobility can-

Improve dorsiflexion range,

Reduce compensatory strain on the plantar fascia,

Support long-term resolution of heel pain.

10/10/2025

https://migrainebuddy.com/when-migraine-drains-both-brain-and-mind-exploring-the-burden-of-migraine-on-mental-health/?lid=y02zklg68soy

Living with migraine isn’t just about pain in the head. It’s a neurological disease that can also affect mood, emotions, and mental well-being. Research shows people with migraine are significantly more likely to develop depression or anxiety compared to those without migraine [1]. Migraine Budd...

10/09/2025

I’m not really feeling ready for winter when I get to go for walks with the dogs and enjoy views like this ❤️

10/06/2025

Stocked up on some lotion! $45 a bottle.

10/04/2025

Interesting read on migraines and caffeine.

https://migrainebuddy.com/caffeine-and-migraine-navigating-a-love-hate-relationship/?lid=7xsr2u1adrlwd

Caffeine and Migraine: Navigating a Love-Hate Relationship Living with migraine often means examining every part of daily life, including that beloved cup of coffee or tea. For many, caffeine feels like both a friend and a foe. Sometimes it eases pain, sometimes it triggers it. Migraine Buddy commun...