Beech Grove Wellness

02/23/2026

I apply pressure from a lot of different angles during a massage, checking for issues in the tissues, having a conversation with your nervous system, and aiming to support your body in feeling more ease with all the tools at my disposal. .

The research on why massage works is still evolving, but the fact that massage works is well established. It may take time, and it will almost never be a linear progression, but we can work together to move you toward feeling good.

02/23/2026

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02/16/2026

It's been a year! What's next? Click through to see what's coming up in year two of Beech Grove Wellness! - https://mailchi.mp/beechgrovewellness/snowandsneezes-12770951

02/11/2026

Why is there a robe in the massage room? Because no one wants to have to put all their clothes back on to run to the restroom in the middle of a session!

02/11/2026

I invite people to leave their shoes on the porch for a couple reasons. It surely keeps the floors cleaner. More, though, it's the first pause of our time together.

Whether I'm seeing an overworked teacher, an MMA fighter pushing through fight camp or recovering from a match, or a stressed out Executive Director, I believe in the power of the pause. The porch is enclosed and comfortable. There's a place to sit down for doffing shoes. It's an opportunity for your mind to catch up with your body and remember: something great is about to happen, because you made time for it.

Come on in. Take your shoes off. Feel better.

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02/09/2026

I'm not a divorce attorney, but I would like to negotiate a breakup between your shoulders and your ears.

As it happens, I just had two cancelations for tomorrow! Thursday is also weirdly open. This quick availability seldom happens, so get after it if you've been meaning to book a massage for yourself!

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01/30/2026

Cold clarity... What to do if you're sick, and a reminder about the referral program! - https://mailchi.mp/beechgrovewellness/snowandsneezes-12770733

01/18/2026

Longer sessions generally include stretching when it's indicated by your body. When was the last time you rested through some deep stretching? It's likely time to get on me calendar and my table.

Booking link in my bio.

01/16/2026

I get asked about this bowl of lacrosse balls a lot. I give them away for self care! Foam rolling is great, and sometimes you need a more focused pressure for self myofascial release work and to trigger shortened muscles to chill the eff out. Lacrosse balls are excellent at getting in there and reminding that connective and muscle tissue to let go!

01/07/2026

Gender Affirming Care: Massage for after Top Surgery

I'm went to NYC last fall for a continuing education workshop focusing on massage for after top surgery led by Jo Elliott from

The work is aimed at helping:

* Reduce size and redness of scar
* Increase skin mobility by realigning scar tissue and breaking down adhesions which will in turn increase your range of motion at the shoulders and in the chest
* Decrease pain from scar pulling on surrounding tissue
* Stimulates nerves in the area, eventually increasing sensation
* Encourage flow of lymph which will reduce swelling and pain related to swelling
* Increase lymphatic circulation which is a primary mechanism in tissue healing

I am now offering this work myself, and I would love to see folks who are anywhere from 4 weeks to years post top surgery! You can book at the link in my bio, and put in the notes that you are wanting this particular work for part or all of your session.

The person who served as the demo in the workshop was moved to tears as they found a fuller range of shoulder movement without pain or pulling two full years after having had surgery. This is truly powerful work!

There are also some great, free self-massage resources for folks to use. They are great techniques for soon after surgery, but they are also useful even years after. You can link to all the guides in my bio.

I'm also glad to work with folks ahead of surgery to help them and/or a care partner learn to apply some of these techniques as part of the recovery process at home immediately after surgery. They're easy and simple ways to use touch to support and speed the healing process!

If you have any questions, please be in touch!

NOTE: This is not appropriate for those dealing with cancer. Oncology massage is it's own specialty, and I do not have that training.

01/06/2026

If you've been here, you know I have a lot of plants. I decided to grab these on sale after the holiday, and I'm glad I did!

01/05/2026

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