Deanna M. Brendle, LMT

11/20/2025

The holidays sneak up fast - and so do full massage schedules. 🎄

Before the end-of-year chaos hits, give yourself the reset you know you’ll need. Here’s why booking early is the move:

• Your favorite time slots won’t last long.
• You’ll head into the holidays *already* relaxed.
• Future-you will thank you for planning ahead.

One more barefoot massage before the year ends can make all the difference - in your mood, your energy, and your sanity.

Go ahead and grab your spot now...your body (and your calendar) will thank you. 💆‍♀️

11/12/2025

Myth: “I’ll get back into self-care after the holidays.”
Truth: Stress doesn’t wait! And neither should you. 🍂

We all tell ourselves we’ll rest 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓… after the busy season, after the next event, after the new year. But your body doesn’t work on a holiday schedule - it needs consistent care, not occasional catch-ups.

Try this: book your next massage 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 you need it. Preventive care beats recovery e͟v͟e͟r͟y͟ ͟t͟i͟m͟e͟.

Double tap if you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll do it later”... and this year, you’re choosing consistency instead. 💆‍♀️

11/05/2025

"Albert Einstein notoriously loved to rest. He loved to take long walks, sit in quiet places, feed ducks, and just take in the world around him. We can all learn something from Albert Einstein in this respect." - https://medium.com/.etc/how-to-rest-like-a-genius-ff24fc049739

If Einstein could understand that relaxation leads to genius… maybe that’s proof enough to book a barefoot massage. 😉

11/03/2025

Pre-holiday tune-up time! 🎁
My November spots fill fast - 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰 to beat the rush. 💆‍♀️

10/22/2025

Ever feel like that knot in your back has a mind of its own? 👀

It’s not your imagination!

Sometimes tension patterns shift when you press on them. Muscles, fascia, and even your nervous system are all connected, so that “knot” might not stay put when you try to pin it down yourself. That’s why self-massage often feels like you’re chasing it around.

Here’s something to try: instead of digging straight into the spot, stretch gently around the area and breathe deeply. Often the surrounding muscles are part of the problem. And when that’s not enough, a skilled barefoot massage can trace those connections and release the whole chain...not just the one knot.

10/20/2025

Don’t let those knots creep up on you.
Say boo to back pain and treat yourself to a barefoot massage instead.
It’s the kind of scare your stress won’t survive.

10/17/2025

Did you know even mild dehydration can make your muscles feel tighter?

Tip: Aim for consistent sips throughout the day instead of guzzling water all at once.

Think of your muscles like a sponge... they stay more pliable when they’re hydrated.
Massage + hydration = your body’s dream team.

10/15/2025

Newsflash: your body isn’t a ‘before and after’ picture.

It’s easy to get caught up in comparison or feeling like you need to “fix” yourself. But your body isn’t a problem to solve, it’s the only place you get to live. Every scar, stretch mark, and curve tells part of your story.

Here’s one thing to try this week: instead of asking, “How does my body look?” ask, “What did my body do for me today?” (Carried me through work, hugged someone I love, walked me outside for fresh air.)

Comment below and tell me one thing your body did for you today that you’re grateful for.

10/14/2025

“Why does it hurt when I press here?” 🤔

That tender, achy spot you keep poking might be a trigger point: a tight, irritated area of muscle tissue that refers pain to other parts of the body.

For example:
You press into the top of your shoulder (👋 hello upper traps) and suddenly feel it in your neck or even behind your eye. 😯
That’s a referral pattern…your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s stuck here!”

Trigger points can be caused by:
✔️ Poor posture
✔️ Repetitive movement
✔️ Stress (yes, your shoulders do double as earrings sometimes)

The good news?
Barefoot massage one of the best ways to release them, so your body can stop yelling at you every time you move or press on that spot.

🙋‍♀️ Got a mystery pain you keep pressing on? Let’s take a look at what your body’s really trying to tell you.

🎃Text 419-937-5253 or email dbrendlebarefootmassage@outlook.com to schedule
an appointment.

10/10/2025

Do you sit all day and then going straight to bed?
…and it’s leaving your muscles stiff, your back sore, and your sleep restless?

It’s not your fault! Most people don’t realize how much sitting compresses their muscles and tightens their tissues all day long. Then going straight to bed doesn’t give your body the chance to unwind properly.

Here’s what works better…
💡 Move or stretch before bedtime, and get a barefoot massage regularly to loosen tight muscles and improve circulation.

When you add barefoot massage before the tension builds overnight, you sleep deeper, wake up refreshed, and your muscles recover faster.
And when you feel rested and loose, you’re on a fast track to having the energy and flexibility to crush your day.

Try this tonight: Before bed, stand up and do a simple stretch - reach your arms overhead and take 3 deep breaths. Then, plan your next barefoot massage session within the next 2–4 weeks to keep those muscles loose and happy.

👉 Want to stop waking up sore and stiff?

Book your next barefoot massage now, even if you feel fine today.

10/08/2025

10/06/2025

Do you get tension headaches that start in your neck? This might be why…

Tension headaches often don’t just come from your head, they usually begin with tight muscles and knots in your neck and upper shoulders. When those muscles are overworked or stressed, they can send pain signals that radiate up into your head.

I had a client who suffered from daily tension headaches. After just a few massage sessions focusing on releasing neck and shoulder tension, he noticed his headaches became less frequent and less intense.

Why does this matter? Because treating the root cause (those tight muscles) can bring lasting relief instead of just masking the pain.

Text 419-937-5253 or email dbrendlebarefootmassage@outlook.com to schedule an appointment.