Recharge Bodywork

01/14/2026

Part of why I love doing this work is I💖 my clients.

01/08/2026

Today’s is a little different. I normally think we focus on ourselves. We use our actions and personal introspection to gain inner peace of body and mind. There are times when we need to take action outward to ensure peace for all. Now is one of those times. I highly encourage everyone to read and familiarize yourself with the Constitution. As an American, this is ESSENTIAL reading. Know your rights and use the 1st Amendment to make your voice heard.

If you don't own a copy, check out your library or local independent bookstore.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year to all! The hoku point is a calming and pain relief acupressure and point on the hand. This is from TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine discipline. It can be used in times of stress or to help alleviate headaches, migraines, and general aches or pains. To engage the hoku point, locate the fleshy area between the thumb and index finger and apply pressure with the thumb and index finger of your other hand. Next, just take slow deep breaths and hold this point for up to a few minutes. This is a great stress and pain relief tool because it can be used anywhere at any time. Precaution: Do not use this point if you are pregnant.

12/31/2025

I want to offer a huge thanks to all who came through my door this year. There is a level of trust when you choose to receive bodywork from someone. You trust me with your pain, grief, stress, and sense of safety. It is an honor and privilege to receive that level of trust from another person. I respect and cherish these relationships. This is why I love what I do! I made the decision in 2018 to shift my career. It was challenging and quite frankly, pretty scary. I never imagined when I made that decision, that I would find such a rewarding path that offers the opportunity to provide my clients with a little bit of peace in their lives if only an hour.

Today’s , I offer you a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh, “If we take good care of ourselves, we help everyone. We stop being a source of suffering to the world, and we become a reservoir of joy and freshness.” In 2026, I encourage you to find these moments of peace in your day. A great place to start is to first honor and love yourself, the rest usually takes care of itself.

12/28/2025

The reclined twist is a versatile pose. It can be used to reset the nervous system, release tension in the low back, or rebalance the hips. It’s great if you were sitting for a long period of time or doing a lot of bending and lifting (aka snow shoveling). You can prop your knees or shoulders to make this more restorative and easier on the body. For optimal benefit, do this as a yin yoga posture and hold each side for 3-5 minutes. This works with the thoracolumbar fascia in the low back region (see picture). This multi-layer sheet of fascia provides stability for the torso and connects muscles of the upper and lower body. Restriction or tightness in this area can cause low back pain and instability. If you use props, you may be able to slowly remove them as the tightness in the fascia relaxes.
To get into this posture, lay flat on your back and draw the knees into your chest, and then slowly release them to the left side. Place a blanket or bolster in between or under the knees if the knees do not touch the floor. Add a blanket under the right shoulder if the shoulder comes off the mat. Stay here for 3-5 minutes. Release the legs and repeat on the opposite side. Happy stretching!

12/26/2025

Our skin is our largest sense organ. Touch is one of the first forms of communication that we have with other humans, long before we develop speech. One of the keys to optimal childhood development is dependent on caregiver or parental touch. Touch deprivation can lead to negative body image, aggressive behavior, and increased anxiety and fear. The need for contact continues as we become adults. The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine has studied the impact of therapeutic touch and massage therapy. There are proven benefits to both our physical and mental health with the use of touch and massage therapy including a reduction of stress and pain. When you receive proper and safe touch, the brain releases the feel-good hormones oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, and reduces cortisol, the stress hormone.

As humans, we need contact with other people. Touch is the one sense that we can’t live without. Make sure you hug someone today, with proper consent, of course. It can be your family, friends, your pets, or even just giving yourself a big embrace.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Let’s talk about the importance of breath. Breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. These are functions that you don’t think about, but they are necessary to survive while we are awake or asleep like breathing or digestion. Our breath is unique because while it is automatic, it can also be influenced by conscious techniques, hence we see terms like breathwork. Breath is one of the most influential functions of the body, and when we use it purposefully, we can help to regulate mood, anxiety, and energy in the body. What I love about breathwork is that you take it with you wherever you go, no muss, no fuss. The perfect tool that is always with you.

If you are like me, sometimes my anxiety can go from 1 to 10 in seconds. When this happens, we are usually, without knowing it, taking short, shallow breaths which only increases the overwhelming feelings and can escalate to a dysregulated nervous system. To get back into balance, here is a quick easy breath practice that you can regulate the nervous system back into balance. The Box Breath. It’s simple. Start with using a 4 count. Inhale for 4, hold the breath for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4. Repeat as needed. As you practice this, you can extend to longer counts like 5, 6, or 7. Check out the short video for a demonstration.

During the holiday season, we can find ourselves in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. If that happens, use the Box Breath to ease your anxiety and lower your stress.

12/22/2025

Legs Up the Wall is my go-to decompression pose. All you need is a wall and you. Simply sit on the floor with one hip up against the wall, then swing the legs up against the wall as you rotate the lay back onto the floor. You will form a big L shape with your body. I like to keep my arms out at an angle with the palms facing up. Place a pillow or blanket under your head if you have discomfort in the neck. Close the eyes and breathe. Maybe listen to music. Hang out here for 5-15 minutes and just relax.

This is the perfect reset after a long day, especially if you were on your feet all day. This pose activates the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes relaxation. It uses gravity to alleviate tired legs and keeps fluid from pooling in the lower limbs. You take variations with the legs by putting them in a “V” or bringing the feet together and letting the knees open wide for a butterfly shape. Enjoy!

12/22/2025

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12/21/2025

✨❄As we approach this Winter Solstice eve, I wanted to thank all of my clients that showed up and made this a spectacular year for my small business. Owning my studio in my rock star town of Phoenixville is the dream I had since graduating massage school in 2018. This year was beyond my expectations for my business, but I would be lying if I did not share that the state of the world has weighed heavily on me the past 12 months. It has been a struggle to maintain a social media presence and to talk about what benefits and help I can bring to my clients in midst of chaos. The Winter Solstice is always a touchstone for me. When the nights grow longer, it is an auspicious time for reflection, renewal, and dreaming for the future. We take stock of where we are, what we want, and how we can grow to achieve our dreams.

In this spirit, I am starting a new series called . True peace is when we can be peaceful amongst the chaos. This series will highlight my own bag of tricks and tools that I use to maintain my grace, calm, and hope in the daily grind of the 21st century. I invite you to follow along with me and maybe you can find some new tools for your own personal journey. I hope to post something every day, but life can get in the way, so I give myself permission to do what I can.

This photo was taken recently one evening leaving my office after a session. As I locked the door, I was struck by the reflection in the glass juxtaposing the warmth of the light inside. It reminded me of the approaching solstice and this transformative time of year. Today’s , I encourage you to take a few minutes for yourself this evening. Find a quiet place to sit for a few minutes and reflect on the past year. Maybe light a candle and meditate on what this year meant for you. I encourage you to find one thing you did that you are proud of and focus on bringing that energy into the new year. Happy Solstice to All! ❄❄

12/15/2025

My clients are the best! Check out this beautiful amaryllis that I received today. It's beautiful and the perfect way to brighten up the office. ❤️❤️❤️