Newport Wellness

09/11/2025

Hey Everybody, Here is my latest blog post! I hope you will check it out. https://www.newportwellness.com/blog

Over the years I have had the opportunity to attend mostly silent retreats. I have benefited greatly from being unplugged! It’s amazing how liberating it can be to be device free. In this world full of twenty-four hour information and an endless news cycle I find it necessary to build some solitud...

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day to All!

Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season. Observed on the first Monday of September, Labor Day honors the American labor movement and the countless contributions of workers to our nation’s growth.

In the late 1800s, during the height of the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked 12-hour days, seven days a week, just to get by. Growing labor unions organized strikes and rallies, demanding fair wages, reasonable hours, and safer conditions.

In the wake of this massive unrest and to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law.

Today we celebrate the rights, protections, and progress workers fought to secure, and the ongoing work to ensure fairness for all.

07/08/2025

Here's my take on Me, Too and Massage Therapy.

I prefer to avoid topics of conversation that make me feel uncomfortable. This subject, however, has been knocking on the door of my subconscious for decades. I originally wrote this piece awhile back but decided to update it given the recent allegations and criminal trial against a well known icon....

07/06/2025

Happy Birthday to the Dalai LamaI his widsdom, compassion and insight have long inspired me. 🛐

06/16/2025

I love this post from Jack Kornfield! I know I need reminders. 🛐💜☮️

No matter how large the problems of the world may seem, remember:

The Dharma is always big enough to shine through empires, changes, crisis, and beauty. ✨🌇

If the problems of the world are overwhelming, we must learn to hold it all from a place larger than our grief and despair. ✨🧘‍♀️

06/14/2025

Sounds easy to me!

A new study has shown that just seven days of small, daily acts of kindness and gratitude can significantly improve emotional wellbeing.

06/05/2025

Here's my take on remaining teachable as a long-time Licensed Massage Therapist.

I received my Massage Therapy Training in the 1980’s. Back then there wasn’t a lot of research based evidence about my profession. There seemed to be some, what I would now call, mythology around the practice of Massage. I have to say I wasn’t adept in critical thinking or questioning my teach...

06/05/2025

Happy Pride Month!

Here’s to showing up, speaking out, and standing proud. 🌈

ABMP celebrates by honoring those who create safe, inclusive spaces for all. We believe in love without limits and practices rooted in respect and equality.

We’re honored to share resources that reflect our commitment to inclusion—because supporting every individual’s worth isn’t just a belief, it’s a practice.

🔗 Explore our blogs and podcasts that spotlight the power of belonging—PLUS, hear from one of ABMP’s 2024 winners, Maggie Truelove , as she shares her inspiring essay: “Inclusion in Senior Care: Massage for Elderly LGBTQ+ Clients.” 💜✨

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05/28/2025

I appreciate this reminder! My morning meditation is a foundational practice.

Starting the Day Right

05/14/2025

At long last, I have a blog for my business! After practicing Massage Therapy for decades I may have some helpful things to share.🤞🏻 I hope you will check it out.

https://www.newportwellness.com/blog

05/12/2025

I certainly have benefitted from my practice!

Happy Vesak! Vesak (Visākha Pūjā or “Buddha Day”) is a celebration that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, awakening, and death. A traditional practice on this day is to reflect on the qualities of the Buddha or the benefits you’ve found through your practice.

*Note: Spirit Rock observes the Buddhist holidays as determined by the Thai Forest Saṅgha.

05/06/2025

Here's a springtime delight I never get tired of! These beautiful Japanese Cherry Trees blooms around my office window. Speaking of my office, my website has been updated recently and I started a blog! I hope you will check it out at www.newportwellness.com 🛐