Ginger Thimlar, LMT

01/19/2026

Openings this Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday and next week as well.

Ginger Thimlar, LMT
(317)473-7436 Be sure to say two times that you are available.

01/11/2026

🇺🇸 For Veterans & Families with VA Connections 🇺🇸

I want to take a moment to reach out to those of you who follow this page and have been connected to the VA—whether through a current referral, a past referral, or a family member who was seeking massage therapy care.

I currently have appointment availability at my San Francisco location during the following hours:
🕗 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
🕑 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
My office is conveniently located and accessible by public transportation.

Massage therapy can be a valuable support for managing muscle tension, chronic discomfort, stress, and overall well-being—especially when navigating gaps or limitations in care. My philosophy has always been centered on supportive, accessible care, and I do offer flexible financial options when needed. These options may also extend to immediate family members and close friends.

If you’ve had a VA referral in the past, are awaiting an extension, or if a family member was interested in massage therapy, I encourage you to reach out.

📞 Phone: (317) 473-7436
📧 Email: gthimlar@yahoo.com

Please be sure to mention that you are calling or emailing through a VA referral or VA connection.

Feel free to contact me as soon as possible—I’m happy to answer questions and discuss care options.

-Ginger

01/08/2026

01/06/2026

also found
on Youtube channel

Never feel tired if you don’t Have to.
🤷🏼‍♀️Working out is what has me saying that OK , I will take some strain for a good workout but no more will I let myself hurt working at my desk. That’s when I “don’t have to” .

This is what happens if I sit with bad posture at my desk. Pain in the back , numbing and sore.

THIS. Is. Great. Posture.👌🏻
•eyes on the horizon✅
•back nice & tall✅
•arms resting at your sides✅
•elbows bend 90*degress resting hands at the end of the arm. Keyboard should go right under hand.✅
•legs at a 90* degree from the waist, don’t lean back or forward.✅
•knees bend 90* degrees✅
•feet flat✅

•take 3 minute breaks throughout the day🍎
•step away from seeing a work environment🫣
•Stretch, move around, shake and wake up. drink water✅

On and off Facebook here 👉🏻Youtube for Useful and Fun for everyone! Meditate, leave comment. 👍🏻
https://youtube.com/?si=CyCIygNDxFYz_zty

01/06/2026

Ginger Thimlar, LMT
& Youtube

01/06/2026

A good foot massage can benefit you both physically and mentally because your feet are densely packed with nerves, muscles, and connective tissue—and they work hard every day. Here’s why it can feel so good and actually be good for you:

1. Reduces stress and promotes relaxation

Foot massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” mode), which can lower stress hormones, calm your mind, and help you feel more grounded.

2. Improves circulation

Massaging the feet helps stimulate blood flow, especially helpful if you sit or stand for long periods. Better circulation can reduce swelling and help tissues get more oxygen and nutrients.

3. Relieves pain and tension

It can ease:
• Foot pain (plantar fasciitis, soreness)
• Ankle stiffness
• General muscle tension that accumulates from walking, standing, or exercising

4. Supports better sleep

Because it relaxes the nervous system and reduces tension, a foot massage before bed can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.

5. May reduce headaches and body aches

Tension in the feet can contribute to overall muscular tightness. Relaxing the feet can have a knock-on effect that helps reduce headaches, neck tension, and lower back discomfort.

6. Enhances body awareness

Foot massage increases sensory feedback and proprioception (your sense of body position), which can support balance and coordination—especially helpful as people age.

7. Emotional comfort and connection

When given by another person, foot massage can also provide emotional reassurance, comfort, and a sense of care, which has real psychological benefits.

A note on reflexology

Some people practice foot reflexology, which claims that specific foot areas correspond to organs. While scientific evidence is mixed, many people still experience relaxation and symptom relief from the practice.

Stress and pain respond best to different kinds of touch. Here’s a clear breakdown so you can choose the right techniques for what you need.

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Techniques that help most with stress & relaxation

Goal: calm the nervous system, slow breathing, signal safety.

Best qualities
• Slow
• Rhythmic
• Light to medium pressure
• Continuous contact (no poking)

1. Long, flowing strokes (effleurage)
• Use your palms or thumbs
• Stroke from heel → toes, then back down
• Keep a steady, unbroken rhythm
Why it works: Activates relaxation responses and lowers stress hormones.

2. Gentle thumb circles
• Small circles along the arch and ball of the foot
• Move slowly, breathing in sync
Why: Soothing sensory input reduces mental tension.

3. Heel cradling and rocking
• Hold the heel and gently rock the foot side to side
Why: Calms the nervous system and releases subconscious tension.

4. Warmth + stillness
• Warm hands or oil
• Occasionally pause with both hands resting on the foot
Why: Still touch is deeply grounding and reassuring.

👉 Best time: Evening, before sleep, or during high anxiety.

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Techniques that help most with pain & tightness

Goal: release knots, improve mobility, reduce inflammation signals.

Best qualities
• Firm, targeted pressure
• Slower but more intentional
• “Good pain” (never sharp)

1. Deep thumb or knuckle pressure
• Press into tight spots in the arch or heel
• Hold 5–10 seconds, then release
Why: Triggers muscle release and improves blood flow.

2. Cross-fiber friction
• Move thumbs across tight bands (not along them)
• Especially effective for plantar fascia pain
Why: Breaks up adhesions and stiffness.

3. Toe traction and mobilization
• Gently pull and rotate each toe
Why: Relieves joint compression and improves foot mechanics.

4. Trigger point work
• Find tender spots
• Apply steady pressure until discomfort fades slightly
Why: Helps deactivate pain-referring points.

👉 Best time: After activity, exercise, or standing all day.

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If you want both stress relief and pain relief

Use this order (very effective):
1. Start with relaxation techniques (2–3 minutes)
2. Move into deep pain-focused work
3. Finish with slow soothing strokes

This sequence relaxes the nervous system first, so deeper work hurts less and works better.

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Quick rule of thumb
• Stressed, anxious, restless? → slow, gentle, rhythmic
• Sore, stiff, achy? → firm, targeted, sustained

If you want, tell me where the pain is (heel, arch, toes, ankles) or when stress shows up most, and I’ll tailor a 5-minute routine just for you.

01/06/2026

1-Minute Guided Meditation for a Hardworking Woman

Ok this one here I have been trying this one as well. I am feeling so much good energy from it
Give this one a go & let us know how it goes♥️❤️

[0:00–0:10] – Settle In
Take a slow, deep breath in… and gently exhale.
Close your eyes if you can. Feel your body… notice your shoulders, your arms, your back. Let them soften.
[0:10–0:25] – Connect with Your Heart
Place your hand over your heart. Feel your heartbeat… steady, strong, a sign of all the hard work you do every day.
Quietly say to yourself: “I’ve been working hard. I deserve this pause.”
[0:25–0:40] – Visualize Your Value
Imagine a warm, golden light glowing from your chest… spreading outward… filling your body with calm… letting tension melt away.
With every breath, feel your effort, your care, your dedication… shining bright, reminding you that you matter.
[0:40–0:55] – Affirm Your Importance
Take another deep breath… and softly say: “I am here. I am important. I matter.”
Let this feeling grow… like a gentle wave of confidence and peace, wrapping around you.
[0:55–1:00] – Return to the Moment
Take one final deep breath… gently open your eyes… carry this calm, strong energy with you into the rest of your day.

01/06/2026

A 30-Second Practice for Balance in an Unpredictable World

Hey, I personally have practiced with this quick burst for five weeks Yep, and I am feeling powerful from it

Ok, so let me know if you want how it worked for you!!!!

Ok, here’s the stepwise motion for you. Good luck!

👇🏻

How to use this in real life
• Use it before reacting, not after.
• Use it in motion—walking, waiting, riding.
• Use it when nothing feels wrong, so it’s available when something does.

This practice isn’t about calming the world.
It’s about remembering your axis while the world turns.

0–5 seconds — Arrive
Let your body be exactly as it is. No correction.
Soften your jaw. Let your shoulders drop a fraction.

5–15 seconds — Breathe with awareness
Take one slow inhale through the nose.
Feel the breath reach the chest, then the belly.

Pause—just a heartbeat.

Exhale gently through the mouth or nose, longer than the inhale.
Let the exhale feel like permission, not effort.

15–25 seconds — The mantra (silent or whispered)
On the inhale, say inwardly:
“I arrive in this breath.”

On the exhale:
“I move in balance with what is.”

Don’t try to believe the words. Just let them pass through you.

25–30 seconds — Re-enter
Notice one sound around you.
One physical sensation.
Carry the breath forward, not as a shield, but as a quiet alignment.

12/28/2025

Hydration is the supply. Stretching is the access.

12/28/2025

Post for the workstation plus a sticker, for the bathroom stall in your office.😉

Hydrate means- drinking 1/2 of your body weight in oz’s.
For example-150lbs? Your water intake is 75 ounces each day.
🌴Set yourself up for drinking by keeping a water bottle with you through the day.✅🕊️
Also at 👉🏻The Youtube Channel ✅
https://youtube.com/?si=MlfOFUyOZigo4xZw aka revivesca

12/22/2025

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