Selfcare Studio

01/25/2026

Some days, the news alone is enough to tighten your body before you realize it.

By evening, that tension doesn’t disappear on its own. It sits in your shoulders. Your jaw. Your breathing. You’ve stopped scrolling, but your system is still on alert.

This is where self-care becomes practical. You turn off the noise. You sit down. You give your body a few quiet minutes to settle before the day ends.
Not to fix what happened. Just to stop carrying it into the night.

Compassion, at this hour, looks like letting yourself rest.

01/22/2026

Holding space without words.

This work is quiet by design. Steady hands. Clear attention. Time set aside for your body to settle and breathe.

If you have been carrying tension longer than you should, this is your invitation to come in and let someone else hold the focus for a while.

01/15/2026

Thank you!

10/24/2025

Honoring Our Loved Ones

A Día de los Mu***os altar celebrates memory, not mourning. Each photo tells a story of family, strength, and love that still guides us.

Marigolds mark the path home. Candles light the way. Bread, fruit, and sugar skulls remind us that life and death are part of the same circle.

Building an altar is an act of love. You gather what they cherished, pause, and feel their presence again.

Grief becomes gratitude. Memory becomes celebration.

If you want to create your own altar:

1. Choose a quiet place in your home.

2. Add photos of loved ones who have passed.

3. Place candles, flowers, and perhaps some food or drink they enjoyed.

4. Include something personal such as music, a book, or a small gift.

5. Sit for a moment and remember them with love.

The purpose is not perfection but connection.

10/09/2025

Chair massage offers comfort without complication.
It’s a practical option for clients with limited time or for those who prefer to stay seated rather than lie on a table.

In my studio, I use this setup for short, focused sessions on the neck, shoulders, and upper back. The support allows you to relax fully while I work with precision and care.

Sometimes the most effective bodywork happens in small moments of quiet.

10/09/2025

Chair massage offers comfort without complication.

It’s a practical option for clients with limited time or for those who prefer to stay seated rather than lie on a table.

In my studio, I use this setup for short, focused sessions on the neck, shoulders, and upper back. The support allows you to relax fully while I work with precision and care.

Sometimes the most effective bodywork happens in small moments of quiet.

10/06/2025

Sometimes the hardest part of being present is stepping out of your own way.

You don’t need to fill silence with words or movement with purpose.

When you stop trying to manage the moment, it starts to open on its own.

That’s what “empty availability” points to: a quiet readiness for life to unfold.

09/19/2025

“lAs my client and I wrapped up today’s session, she noticed a quiet visitor in the room—a praying mantis, perfectly still, watching.

We both paused.

Its presence felt like a reminder of what the work is really about: patience, presence, and listening.

Growth doesn’t come from rushing. It comes from waiting, breathing, and trusting the body’s own timing—just like the mantis waiting for the right moment.

08/31/2025

Mahalo nui to my longtime client, AMB, for the garden gifts of lemons and collard greens!

Made my day. 🌻🧡🌻🧡🌻

08/18/2025

07/28/2025

Mahalo to my dear longtime client, MLE, for these beautiful flowers from her garden. They will be enjoyed by everyone who comes into the Studio, this week!

P.S. and thank you for the gorgeous tomatoes!

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.