Inspirations Medical Massage

08/27/2025

Thank you Heike Martin Photography for these wonderful images. It was fun and I especially love how you treated my clients with kindness and care.

08/21/2025

Some of the most intelligent people I know work in the trades. You cannot learn that level of problem-solving and analysis in a book. Add to it specialized knowledge, physical stamina and fine motor skills... they can do things nobody else can.

It's my mission to help them when a nagging pain gets in the way of the awesomeness that they pull off on a daily basis. If I can help somebody who is using their God-given talents, then I feel like I've done my job.

“My name’s Frank. I’m 64, a retired electrician.
Forty-two years I spent running wires through houses, fixing breakers, making sure people had light in their kitchens and heat in their winters. Never once did anyone ask me where I went to college. Mostly, they just wanted to know if I could get the power back on before their ice cream melted.

Last May, I was at my granddaughter Emily’s school career day. You know the drill — doctors, lawyers, a software guy in a slick suit talking about “scaling startups.” I was the only one there with a tool belt and work boots.

When it was my turn, I told the kids, “I don’t have a degree. I’ve never sat in a lecture hall. But I’ve wired schools, hospitals, and your principal’s house. And when the hospital generator failed during a snowstorm in ’98, I was the one in the basement with a flashlight, keeping the lights on for newborn babies upstairs.”

The kids leaned forward. They had questions — real ones. “How do you fix stuff in the dark?” “Do you make a lot of money?” “Do you ever get zapped?” (Yes, once, and it’ll curl your hair.)

When the bell rang, one boy hung back. Small kid, freckles, hoodie too big for him. He mumbled, “My uncle’s a plumber. People laugh at him ’cause he didn’t finish high school. But… he’s the only one in the family who can fix anything.”

I looked that boy in the eye and said, “Kid, your uncle’s a hero. When your toilet overflows at midnight, Harvard ain’t sending anyone. A plumber is.”

Here’s the thing nobody told me when I was young — the world doesn’t run without tradespeople. You can have all the engineers you want, but if nobody builds the house, wires the power, or lays the pipes, those blueprints just sit in a drawer.

We’ve made it sound like trades are what you do if you can’t go to college, instead of a path you choose because you like working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing your work stand solid for decades.

Four years after high school, some kids walk away with diplomas. Others walk away with zero debt, a union card, and a skill they can take anywhere in the world. And guess what? When your furnace dies in January, it’s not the diploma that saves you.

A few weeks ago, that same freckled kid’s mom stopped me at the grocery store. She said, “You probably don’t remember, but you told my son trades are important. He’s shadowing his uncle this summer. First time I’ve seen him excited about anything in years.”

That’s the part we forget — for some kids, knowing their path is respected changes everything. It’s not about “just” fixing wires or pipes. It’s about pride. Purpose. The kind that sticks with you long after the job’s done.

So next time you meet a teenager, don’t just ask, “Where are you going to college?” Ask, “What’s your plan?” And if they say, “I’m learning to weld,” or “I’m starting an apprenticeship,” smile big and say, “That’s fantastic. We’re going to need you.”

Because we will. More than ever. And when the lights go out, you’ll be glad they showed up.”

08/16/2025

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08/16/2025

If you have ever considered trying a red light therapy device, EMR-TEK is having a great sale. These are the devices I use for my own family. Click in the link below for a discount:

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Discover EMR-Tek’s red light therapy collection with panels, bulbs, and devices for recovery, energy, performance, and full-body cellular regeneration.

07/23/2025

Thank you to NLN for an impressive and informative conference. Looking forward to learning even more at the next one.

07/22/2025

I prefer the term Licensed Massage Therapist

URGENT PSA: There’s no such thing as a masseuse anymore. You might think it sounds fancy or European, but in the U.S., “masseuse” is a red flag. The word has been co-opted by illicit businesses and the s*x industry still tries to hijacks the term "massage" to this day. Maintaining a ...

07/19/2025

Amazing National Lympedema Network Conference at Johns Hopkins Medicine this weekend. So many great speakers and amazing vendors.

07/06/2025

Excited about making this new technology available to Veterans

Big News: Eva Medtec Has Been Awarded a VA Contract! 🇺🇸

We’re proud to announce that Eva Medtec has officially been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

This milestone means our FDA-cleared Neuroglide® Pain Relief & Recovery System is now available to VA hospitals and clinics nationwide—helping Veterans live with less pain, better circulation, and more comfort.

We’re honored to support the health and well-being of those who served. This contract opens the door to new partnerships with clinicians and VA facilities across the country.

🟦 Listed on the VA FSS
🔴 Available through VA ordering systems
⚪️ Proudly Women-Owned & Made in the USA

Let’s give our heroes a better path to recovery.

07/04/2025

06/27/2025

Rainy days are perfect for getting a massage. When you come running in from a downpour, your clothes go in the dryer so that they are warm and dry after your session 😊

06/05/2025

A facial massage is a wonderful way to relieve stress but it has the possibility of doing so much more - including removing waste products from the brain itself.

Researchers have discovered a safe, non-invasive way to enhance the brain’s waste clearance system by mechanically stimulating lymphatic vessels just beneath the facial skin.

05/22/2025

Research shows that MLD can improve memory and reduce cognitive decline.