Helix Massage Therapy

07/06/2022

Timely: Newborns Needed for Upcoming Student clinic!

On Sunday July 10th, we'll be holding a free clinic as part of our Cranial and Fascial Techniques for Newborns class. We need families to bring their 0-6 month old babies in for student practice. We have times from noon - 3.45pm. The class will be at the Holiday Inn Express downtown.

Be in touch or help spread the word -- email Lauren for more info or to schedule a session: lauren@craftedtouch.com

07/22/2020

It's been a little while- how are you?
I am happy to announce that I am seeing established clients again on Wednesday mornings/early afternoons and on Saturdays. In September, I plan to resume seeing clients on Fridays and will begin accepting new clients again. To schedule or if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call/text at 206-310-9460, email me at helixmassagetherapy@hotmail.com. (I plan to reopen the online booking option in late August.)

This is my plan for now. I'm staying tuned in to recommendations/guidelines from our state and local health departments and will adjust as needed.

To keep us all as safe as we can, I do have the following protocols in place:
-I'll ask you to complete an online COVID check list the day before your session.
-I am pressing pause on my late cancellation fee; if you have any concerns about possible exposure, cancel your session anytime. (Please call/text if it's less than four hours in advance of your session.)
-Please arrive on time (not early or late) for your session and leave extra belongings at home. I'll meet you at the front door.
-When you arrive, I'll have you use hand sanitizer or wash your hands upon entering, and we'll do a quick temperature check with a no touch thermometer.
-I am doing a thorough disinfecting of all high contact/touch surfaces in common areas and my treatment room throughout the day.
-I'll be working a reduced schedule to allow for additional time between clients for the space to be sanitized, and I'm keeping the windows open to increase air flow throughout the day.
-I'll be wearing a mask all the time (KN 95 and a cloth one over it- I change the cloth one between clients) and goggles when you are face up. I'll ask you to wear a clean mask when you are in the office (I can offer you one if you need it) including during treatment. I do have a new set up for the face cradle to allow you to remove your mask when you are lying face down.

I look forward to seeing you when the time is right.

04/15/2020

I've been reading Dr. Gordon's recent book, Transformation, when I can. He offers some simple, direct useful techniques for working with stressful times and past traumas (the small daily challenges as well as the big, life altering ones). I learned about some upcoming online free seminars. He has one coming up on Friday that is available to stream anytime from 11am - 5pm PST.

From Dr. Gordon-
"The coronavirus pandemic makes us anxious about our bodies, hyper-vigilant for coughs, sniffles, and fatigue that may be harbingers of infection. Our third free webinar, “Befriending Your Body”, begins by acknowledging these concerns and proceeds to share a practical, flexible plan for using movement and exercise, as well as awareness, to decrease our anxiety, enhance our appreciation of our body's inherent healing capacities, and move us more confidently and happily forward as we encounter each day's activities and challenges."

Join James S Gordon, MD of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine on Friday, April 17 where he will share a practical, flexible plan for using movement and exercise, as well as awareness, to decrease our anxiety, enhance our appreciation of our body's inherent healing capacities, and move us more confide...

04/03/2020

Living in my house with a fellow over-functioning individual who is also underemployed, I needed to hear this.
(I'm going to take a nap now, LOL.)

One big take home message for me: Anxiety and calm are two of the "most contagious emotional states".

Skip to the end if you want to hear a step by step approach for supporting calm for yourself and your community in the thick of challenging situations.

We all have patterned ways of managing our day-to-day anxiety, and these patterns often reflect the roles and expectations of our first families. In this episode, we’ll talk about over and under-functioning in anxious times, why anxiety is contagious, and how we can cultivate a calm practice.

03/23/2020

I heard about Dr. Romm when I was pregnant, and since, I've really appreciated her knowledge, her honesty and her humor. She is a dynamo! As a midwife, herbalist and OBGYN interested in education, she is a great resource on many health topics, especially for women and children.

Updated 3.21.20 Please note that this information is not a substitute for the continually updated official information from appropriate health authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, nor for your primary care provider. I know you’ve b...

03/18/2020

An easy guided breathing exercise to help your nervous system-https://gph.is/2QZxw7W

03/18/2020

This is lovely- 8 Limbs Yoga is live streaming classes. See the link below for each day's schedule. They also offer a few free yoga classes on Amazon Prime.

Today's schedule! Please go to http://8limbsyoga.com/livestream-time/, updates happening every few hours.