Kinetic Touch Restorative Massage- Everett, PA

08/13/2025

Back in the office today after a week long staycation! I'm so excited too. I miss my work and my clients!! The big news i was talking about next week is coming today or tomorrow!!

08/03/2025

This is probably my favorite part to talk about. Rounding out the last of the series introducing my new program is the bread and butter of my practice- Structural Integration. I knew when I took the first class that Kinetic Touch had just made a massive shift.

Structural Integration is a massage technique that targets the fascial tissue instead of muscle fibers. It's akin to Rolfing or Myofascial Release but is a little different because it encourages the tissue to move in a certain direction. Guided by the therapist the tissue is slowly but deeply moved toward the direction of better postural alignment.

Everyone who comes in for treatment has experienced Structural Integration. Clients says how it feels like their muscles are actually being worked on instead of rubbed over. Some clients have results that last for one week or more just from a single treatment.

Structural Integration is available to book online anytime at KineticTouchRestorativeMassage.ClinicSense.com as a Specialized Massage. Tomorrow, I will be sharing all the details of my new treatment program! See you then!

08/02/2025

What is corrective exercise? To be frank, it's a buzz phrase. Corrective exercise is specific movements performed to help facilitate muscles imbalances. This ties in with yesterday's post because muscles imbalances are thought to be the cause of poor posture. However, if we recall yesterday's post, pain is not caused by poor posture alone.

There's also no evidence that muscular imbalances cause pain or under normal circumstances can even trigger nociceptors enough to send a pain signal to your brain. So then what's the point of corrective exercise? What is it even correcting? There's not really any good evidence that it's "correcting" anything at all, but it is a phrase loved by the algorithm. It does foster functional muscle movement though and as we learned with posture, functional muscle movement could alter the pain cycle.

Corrective exercise can be beneficial to clients who have either more sedentary or repetitive movement jobs, as these easily fatigue muscles and can promote less than ideal posture. Long time lifters who would like someone to check and correct their form and posture during movement can also benefit from corrective exercise.

While corrective exercise can be beneficial on its own, efficacy increases when used in conjunction with physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy in any or all combinations. Corrective exercise does not replace physical rehabilitation, nor does it treat acute conditions on its own- that's what physical and/or occupational therapy is for.

A 30-minute corrective exercise session can now be added to your massage treatment. In order to make sure it's safe and will help you meet your goals, adding corrective exercise to your treatment will have to be discussed prior to booking and will not be available online.

This is the second step in my program that I'm so excited to tell you about soon! Keep checking in for more details!

07/31/2025

The New Oxford Dictionary defines posture as "the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting". I'm sure that most of us were told something about our posture growing up. One thing I remember hearing is "stand up straight, your butt is starting to stick out" which is not related- it turns out.

We've all seen the older people out and about, hunched over and barely able to stand up straight. It looks painful, but is it? Here are some truths (and myths) about "good" posture.

🚫 Good posture means pain free
-Posture and pain are related but not correlated. "Fixing" your posture can help alleviate pain, but it is not usually a major factor of pain on its own.

✅ Proper posture promotes proper function of muscles and soft tissues
-Proper function is the key ingredient to less pain or pain-free movement

🚫 Posture can be "fixed" by bracing or other instruments designed to hold your body in better alignment
-Bracing has a time and place, but our bodies will ALWAYS take the path of least resistance to save the most energy. Bracing for a significant amount of time without strengthening as well can cause muscles to weaken which then actually increases the need for bracing.

✅ Posture imbalances are normal and happen to everyone
-Due to lifestyles, hobbies, jobs, and sometimes birth or accidents, nobody is perfectly postured at any given time. By bringing awareness to your nervous system regularly, your body can get into a better alignment faster.

Why are we talking about this? This is an important part of my upcoming program, and more details are coming soon. Stay tuned because I'm super excited to tell you about it!

07/11/2025

Most of us know that massage is a great tool for luxurious relaxation and spoiling yourself or your partner. Did you know that massage has come a long way with managing chronic pain and some other conditions as well?

Massage is no longer just fluffy white robes and dark, quiet spaces with flowy music and flowers in some lady's hair as she lies with her arms folded on a rolled-up towel. 🙄🥱

The type of massage you'll receive at Kinetic Touch focuses on your problem areas with real results that can last for weeks sometimes. Headaches? Managed. Tech neck? Diminished or resolved pain. Plantar fasciitis? Get ready to walk closer to normal again.

Already working with a chiropractor or physical therapist? PERFECT. You don't have to choose one or the other: all of our expert areas work well together to do one thing- make YOU feel better.

How long are you going to put off living your best life when it can be improved in an hour?? You can schedule your appointment anytime online at KineticTouchRestorativeMassage.ClinicSense.com

07/08/2025

Tried a Berry Bliss bowl this morning. Don’t sleep on Pop Pop’s Pit Stop Smoothie Shop!

07/07/2025

When I lived at home, I had a family doctor who had his own practice. One of my favorite things about it was he decorated it how he wanted and he wore golf shirts, khaki shorts, and sneakers. I would always think “Wow, this guy makes himself so relatable. That’s probably why his waiting room is always full and so many people have stayed with him for so long and across multiple generations.”

Being his patient inspired me to run my own practice like that. How I dress or what’s on my walls doesn’t dictate the level of professionalism I bring to the table. It doesn’t affect the numerous positive results my clients see every day on my table. The headaches still lessen or go away. The body aches are still relieved. The range of motion is still increased.

But maybe, just maybe, someone new comes in and says “this lady looks and speaks like me. This is way less intimidating than I thought” and is willing to come back almost even before I touch them because they’re already way more comfortable. So here’s to old t-shirts, denim shorts, and flip flops. I look forward to seeing you soon.

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06/30/2025

This business handles my laundry and I love working with them! Join the team!

THE DART BOARD IS GROWING! 😇😁
AIMING TO GIVE PEOPLE BACK TIME IS OUR TARGET

06/27/2025

Here's my availability for next week! I hope everyone has a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day!

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06/24/2025

If you’re new here, welcome! If not, here’s a video 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

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06/24/2025

Every time I see this I feel a lot of emotions.

First is because I tell people all the time how I have the best clients in the world, and I mean that. Without those of you who gave me a shot and keep coming back, none of this would be possible.

Next thing I feel is because also without me this wouldn’t have happened lol. Owning your own business isn’t always easy. It’s like a whole part of you that sometimes you just want to give up and let it be someone else’s problem, but honestly I’m way too stubborn for that and I’m actually having too much fun.

And then comes the because every time I think I know what I’m doing something new comes along and I’m blown away at how much better it is than what I planned. I can’t wait to see the impact this business is already making on our community grow even more.

I’m really just so thankful for somehow landing here and having an amazing place to live and work. I am so pumped to see where this business goes and help more people. I find it so hard to believe that I’m approaching one year in business and I’m already this far. It might be my business, but you all make it happen and you’re amazing.