Reclaimed Being

Reclaimed Being With a deep knowledge of wide-ranging massage therapy practices and healing arts, Reclaimed Being ta

This week I invite you into my sanctuary with three gentle practices that support your body, breath, and inner calm. The...
10/06/2025

This week I invite you into my sanctuary with three gentle practices that support your body, breath, and inner calm. These aren’t busywork; they’re invitations to listen to yourself with tenderness and curiosity. When you walk out of your session, I want you to feel not just relief, but a quiet alignment—a moment of self-love you can carry with you through your day.

1) 5-Minute Mindful Breath: Sit comfortably, soften the shoulders, place a hand on your chest and one on your abdomen. Inhale through the nose for 4 counts, exhale for 6. Repeat for 5 minutes.

2) Light Neck & Shoulder Circles: Inhale to lengthen the spine, tilt the head gently from side to side, circle the shoulders—5 each direction, then 5 forward and 5 back.

3) 60-Second Body Scan: Close your eyes, notice sensations from feet to face, exhale to invite release at each point. A few rounds bring clarity and ease.

If you try one thing this week, let it be listening to your body with kindness. And if you’re ready for deeper support, I’m here with flexible, lovingly tailored sessions to honor your unique pace. 🌿

I’ve learned that there are two worlds I carry: the one I see and the one I live in every day. The outside world is brig...
09/29/2025

I’ve learned that there are two worlds I carry: the one I see and the one I live in every day. The outside world is bright and loud, but the world inside me deserves just as much care. When my inner world is overflowing; with breath, rest, and gentle moments, I have more compassion, clarity, and energy to share with others.

I choose to nourish my body, calm my mind, and tend my spirit with the same tenderness I offer to the people I serve. Holistic care isn’t a trend; it’s a practice: move with ease, eat with gratitude, sleep with intention, breathe with purpose, and set gentle boundaries.

Today I remind myself: before I give to the world, I refill my own well so I can show up fully, warmly, and authentically. If you’re listening to this, take a moment to ask: How is my inner world feeling today? What small act of self-care can I gift myself right now?

You deserve a thriving inner ecosystem as much as you deserve lasting relief in your muscles and joints. Let’s honor both, together. Sending you calm energy, soft breaths, and a reminder that your well-being isn’t selfish - it’s essential.


Wellness isn’t a solo journey. When you invest in massage therapy or any wellness practice, choose a practitioner who is...
09/22/2025

Wellness isn’t a solo journey. When you invest in massage therapy or any wellness practice, choose a practitioner who is fully present with you—during the session and in your goals. A true partner holds the space, listens deeply, and anchors your path with you.

We thrive when we practice together:
Alignment: Clarify needs, craft a responsive plan, celebrate small wins.
Collaboration: Your experiences and boundaries guide technique and pace.
Presence: Show up fully for lasting change.

I’m growing and changing alongside you—bringing presence, empathy, and curiosity. You bring intention, honesty, and courage. Together, we explore what your body needs now and what your goals require.

Growth, together:
Progress isn’t linear. Plateaus, breakthroughs, and subtle shifts compound over time. Staying aligned helps us notice patterns, refine strategies, and honor evolving priorities.
Goals evolve as you do. Through touch, breath, and reflection, your wellness vision may shift. I’ll adjust with you to keep plans relevant and empowering.
Trust deepens resilience. Consistent, collaborative work builds trust—within you, your practitioner, and your body—supporting safer movement, deeper release, and sustainable outcomes.

Fall transition, we shoulder it together:
Tune into seasonal shifts and adjust your plan.
Recalibrate to shorter days and changing energy.
Shed what no longer serves as a renewal, not a loss, with intention and companionship.

Going through this fall transition together, we’re cultivating a shared practice of presence, growth, and alignment.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m with you, every step of the way.

When we focus on this area, I aim to address the key muscles and how breathing ties in. The side of the neck, collarbone...
09/17/2025

When we focus on this area, I aim to address the key muscles and how breathing ties in. The side of the neck, collarbone area, and top of the shoulders involves the SCM, scalene group, levator scapulae, and the deep neck extensors working in concert with the pectoralis minor and the clavicular head of pec major. Tightness here can restrict rib cage expansion and neck alignment, often reflecting posture, daily habits, and breathing patterns. With a light, steady touch, I work to soften these patterns, freeing up space for easier breaths and more comfortable shoulder movement.

Breath is central to the work. The scalene group and SCM influence the rib cage and upper chest, so I tailor pressure and tempo to support relaxed, diaphragmatic breathing during the session. Gentle releases in the SCM, scalenes, and levator scapulae, along with safe neck and upper-chest stretches, help restore natural rib expansion and neck alignment. The aim is to reduce guarding and provide a foundation for deeper, calmer breaths and freer movement.

Aftercare centers on sustaining breathing-friendly ease. We’ll check in about how your breath feels, maintain hydration to support fascia, and provide simple self-care tools—breathing drills, gentle neck/shoulder moves, and light self-massage—that reinforce the release. If tension returns or breathing feels constrained, we’ll adjust and plan the next steps together. The goal is for you to leave with improved tone, better breathing, and tools to maintain the relief between sessions.

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Listening to your body when it speaks is a quiet, essential practice for living well. Massage therapy, especially mine, ...
09/17/2025

Listening to your body when it speaks is a quiet, essential practice for living well. Massage therapy, especially mine, offers a compassionate invitation to pause, breathe, and check in with the signals your body sends—tension, fatigue, or subtle shifts in energy. Through gentle touch and mindful presence, we become more self-aware of what’s happening beneath the surface, tuning into patterns we may have ignored. This holistic pause fosters deeper connection, healing, and a renewed sense of balance, empowering you to listen, respond with care, and nurture your whole self. Stay in the here and now and book a massage today!

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Wishing you a wonderfully cozy and comforting holiday season! You are all in my thoughts and blessings. Merry Christmas ...
12/25/2024

Wishing you a wonderfully cozy and comforting holiday season! You are all in my thoughts and blessings.

Merry Christmas and may your days be filled with warmth and joy!

Behind every great person is a truly amazing mother. Happy Mother’s Day to mine and all!
05/12/2024

Behind every great person is a truly amazing mother. Happy Mother’s Day to mine and all!

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Introducing LMT Chris Minehan

Chris Minehan has been professionally practicing massage therapy for over 13 years, after receiving training and certification at The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy.

Chris uses a combination of techniques including deep tissue, Thai and sports massage, along with hot stone and cupping therapy as well as other wellness practices to customize each individual treatment.

Chris views every session as an opportunity to promote the nurturing and healing of both your body and mind and to incite positive, productive and relaxing results. With each holistic treatment, you regain control of your body and mind and become more aware of your being.