Sonia Menning, LMT, NCTMB Massage Therapist

12/15/2022

Whew! ☃️💪🧘‍♀️
My morning workout has commenced!
It’s that wet and sticky kind, and my old snowblower is out of commission.
Please be careful with your shoveling routine and take the time to do it properly!
Every year, especially with the first few heavy snowfalls, my phone blows up with back and shoulder injury calls from both existing and new clients who have injured themselves while shoveling snow.
We may think we’re tough and fine while doing it, but it’s often the next day when we feel the pain.
It’s absolutely worth it to stretch before and after, practice the proper body mechanics and be mindful while you’re shoveling to listen to your body’s signals- if you’re feeling twinges of pain, change your posture and approach right away!

https://youtu.be/TWrGXC5OX0M

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10/10/2020

I highly recommend Aayus Holistic Health Services to help boost your family’s immune systems! Whether you’re looking for natural, powerful products to boost your immune systems or a full comprehensive evaluation and plan for your unique wellness, Megan Normensell is your gem! She’s highly professional, incredibly intelligent and works with every individual in the unique and personalized way they need! 👏

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03/25/2020

Stay healthy my friends!
I highly recommend my friend and personal holistic health practitioner, Megan Normansell of Aayus Holistic Health Services if any of my friends are looking for natural remedies, nutritional advice, immune system boosters, natural products etc.

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Megan Normansell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor/ Certified Family Herbalist helping people

03/18/2020

I care so deeply about the health and well-being of my clients. I know that so many of you are experiencing pain and really rely on massage therapy for your relief.
During this difficult and isolated time, I highly recommend setting aside time each day for your self-care.
There are many tools you can use for self massage, including Theracanes, tennis balls, foam rollers, Tens-units, etc.
You-Tube has so many valuable videos showing self-massage and stretching techniques that you can also try.
Below is one of my personal favorite channels for at-home self-care. (Feel free to subscribe to the channel below and click on the “videos” tab for the full list.)
As always, discontinue any practice that causes you pain or discomfort outside of your comfort zone.
I wish all of you the very best and will stay in touch with any updates.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions about your personal self-care.
Thank you and be well. 💚🙏💚
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05/02/2019

So often my clients ask me about who I recommend for holistic health services. Megan Normensell/Aayus is my number #1 recommendation if you’re looking for alternative/natural healing through herbal medicine and nutrition. She is highly knowledgeable and is who I’ve chosen to work with personally for myself and for my family. Please feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with her to learn more about how she may be able to assist you. 💚💚💚

Megan Normansell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor/ Certified Family Herbalist helping people

04/07/2019

I just ordered 4 of these. I’ll let you all know what I think when I try it out for myself. 🤞

04/05/2019

Hello! I am officially booked for the rest of this year. I’m currently in the process of making some adjustments to my schedule in order to fulfill my existing clientele’s requests. Unfortunately, I will not be able to take any new clients this year unless I have cancellations.
I added a “waiting list” feature to my online scheduling system, where new and existing clients can add themselves if anything opens up in the future. Simply follow the link below, register in the system, and select “join waiting list” once you are able to log in.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding!
https://booknow.securedata-trans.com/r0vkx0m/

Sonia Menning, LMT, NCTMB Green Bay, WI 54302

04/01/2019

Attention clients, family & friends, please take a moment to vote for me. 🙏💚💚💚 Thank you!

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03/29/2019

Good morning! 🌞
Here is some helpful information that I like to share with some of my clients to help them find rest and relaxation at home between sessions.
This music is helpful to many who are trying to relax, reduce anxiety or to fall asleep.
I have the 8 minute version in one of my massage playlists, and every time I play it my clients fall asleep.
I found an interesting article about this music after I’ve already been noticing it’s effects.
These versions are on Spotify as well.

8 minute version:
https://youtu.be/UfcAVejslrU

2 hour version:
https://youtu.be/YM_qqkfpG6k

10 hour version:
https://youtu.be/qYnA9wWFHLI

Article:
https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/neuroscience-says-listening-to-this-one-song-reduces-anxiety-by-up-to-65-percent.html

Pairing this sound therapy with diaphragmatic breath-work will help you to find peace in the present moment, whether you just need 10 minutes of quieting your mind, or a full night of deeper sleep.

For diaphragmatic breathing:
There are many different techniques for diaphragmatic breathing that you can try.

Here is one technique to start with:
Lying comfortably on your back, place your hands on your stomach. (Pillow under knees if you have low back discomfort.)
Inhalation: slowly inhale through your nose, while your stomach pushes out/rises, (without forcing it with your muscles), like a balloon that’s being filled up with air.
Exhalation: slowly exhale through your mouth, allowing your stomach to sink, like a balloon being deflated.

Here is an additional article that explains “belly breathing” more in depth:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-breathe-with-your-belly-89853

I highly recommend trying these techniques if you are feeling stressed out or are suffering from insomnia. Your body (and likely your family 😉) will thank you!

https://youtu.be/qYnA9wWFHLI

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01/29/2019

I highly recommend this couple and their local businesses. They truly are experts in their field.

01/29/2019

http://www.athletico.com/2016/01/11/snow-shoveling-stretches/

Snow is beautiful when falling to the ground, but it is hard work to clear it out of the way. To keep from getting too sore, try these three exercises after shoveling all of that snow.

01/29/2019

http://www.chicagonow.com/katalin-fitness-health-driven/2012/02/5-exercises-you-must-do-before-shoveling-snow/ /1

Did you know that there are about 11,000 hospital visits a year due to snow shoveling.? Kids and adults face a multiple of injuries because of the rigorous and strenuous nature of shoveling snow. Shoveling snow is not an unreasonable activity, but without a proper warm up, good technique and suffici...

01/29/2019

https://www.active.com/nutrition/articles/5-vitamins-to-aid-muscle-recovery

Ease muscle soreness without a pill. Put down the plastic bottle and try these five naturally-occurring vitamins instead.

12/29/2018

I would add, relax your gluteal muscles as well!

06/27/2018

03/11/2018

Busy weekend! I moved into a larger massage office in the same building. Change is good! ❤️

10/08/2017

Take the time. Your body will thank you!
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This post will replace a whole massage session.