Selfcare Studio

07/25/2025

Fridays aren’t for escaping.

They’re for softening.

A quiet corner. A warm light.

A reminder that rest doesn’t have to wait for the weekend.

07/03/2025

The new deck.

05/21/2025

Mahalo nui to my dear client, ML, for the gift of these beautiful sunflowers for the Studio. They bring so much joy to our shared space!

05/17/2025

Mahalo nui to Audrey for the flowers and wonderful visit, while you were in town.

05/06/2025

Mahalo to my dear client, AMB, for the gift of these beautiful lemons. 🌻💛🌻💛

03/13/2025

02/14/2025

Let love glow in all the little moments. ✨❤️

12/16/2024

Goodnight from the Studio.

"’Twas in the moon of win­ter­time,
When all the birds had fled,
That migh­ty Git­chi Ma­ni­tou
Sent an­gel choirs in­stead;
Before their light the stars grew dim,
And won­der­ing hunt­ers heard the hymn"

"Huron Carol"
Words: Jean de Bré­beuf, cir­ca 1643. Trans­lat­ed from Hur­on to Eng­lish by J. Ed­gar Mid­dle­ton, 1926.

11/07/2024

Finding Calm in Times of Disappointment and Sadness

Disappointments can leave us feeling as though the ground has shifted beneath us, stirring up feelings of sadness, even fear. When life doesn’t go as expected, it’s natural to feel untethered, worried about what comes next. But within us lies a quiet, steady place—a space we can return to, a refuge from the storm of disappointment.

In 'Holding Space" I explore what it means to create this sanctuary, both in my practice and within ourselves. Grief and sorrow are often woven into the fabric of our bodies, manifesting as tension, fatigue, or even a heaviness we carry long after the initial moment has passed. But healing begins with a simple, compassionate act: acknowledging our feelings, allowing them to be, without judgment.

Here’s an excerpt from "Holding Space" that speaks to this process of gently working with our emotions:

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"Grief is a personal journey, but its weight often settles deep within the body, manifesting as tension, fatigue, and pain. Bodywork can offer a gentle space for processing grief, allowing the body to release its emotional burdens. By holding space for clients to reconnect with their breath, body, and emotions, we support their healing through compassionate touch." - from my book "Holding Space: Transformation Through Massage Therapy"

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Just as we allow space in bodywork for release and reconnection, we can also create that space within ourselves during difficult times. Start with something grounding—like your breath. Inhale slowly and let each exhale carry a bit of that sadness. With each breath, let yourself feel more anchored in the present moment, reassured by the quiet rhythm within.

When sadness feels overwhelming, remember: it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling. Let yourself process, without the rush to “fix” anything.

Give yourself a safe space, as you would for a dear friend—this gentle act of self-compassion can help ease worry, transforming it into a sense of calm and hope.

Through this practice, we can find a path to healing, not by pushing our sadness away, but by allowing it to coexist with love and resilience.

10/21/2024

https://rjrmassage.wordpress.com/2024/10/20/the-body-breathes-the-body-has-weight/

As massage therapists, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of helping our clients reconnect with themselves, both physically and emotionally. One of the most profound lessons I ever lea…

10/01/2024

Book a 30-minute Table Shiatsu session. 🌿

In this peaceful session, you're fully clothed, resting comfortably as your practitioner gently works along your energy pathways, balancing and releasing.

Your breath is our focus.

Shiatsu, rooted in ancient Japanese wisdom, invites a deep sense of release, where every slow but gently firm touch guides you back to harmony.

Let go of stress, feel the rhythm of mindful touch, and reconnect with your inner calm.

Drift away, one breath at a time, and experience the stillness within. ✨

09/18/2024

So since the giant alder tree was cut down, outside the studio door, the red shouldered hawk hasn't been seen. But at dusk, every evening, a majestic owl has been perched on the lamp post near our door.

One of my clients captured this photo on Monday evening.

Magical and sacred.