Kathy Diaz, LMT

16/12/2021

14/08/2021

Self care is so important and there are so many important ways we can care for ourselves. This is not selfish, it is necessarily.

13/06/2021

Letting go is part of a strong self care practice

Just a self care reminder

10/03/2021

Massage is mental health 💪🏼

Regular massages can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.

24/02/2021

Yes, massage can help with that

19/01/2021

Vitamin D deficiency is very common this time of year. Help your body get enough with these foods or a daily supplement.

Looking for good dietary sources of vitamin D? Here are a few of our top picks:

30/10/2020

Yeah! Rest....or get a massage 😉

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. 🌟When times get tough, it’s important to keep your ultimate goal in mind. 🌟Rest, recharge, and reset -- but don’t quit! 🌟

09/10/2020

Hey Fascia! What’s Fascia? It’s the all important band or sheet of connective tissue (primarily collagen) that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.

Repost from

🕸️ FASCIA
The technique of Myofascial Release causes changes in viscosity of the fascia that generate a better sliding of the tissues eliminating the excessive pressure in painful areas and restoring the alignment. It acts on the cells of the muscle spindle, which respond with a reflex contraction to rapid stretching, and on the Golgi tendon organs, which are responsible for capturing proprioceptive information from muscles and tendons. The pressure exerted by myofascial release can inhibit muscle spindles, as well as alter muscle tone leading to muscle relaxation, allowing muscles to contract and stretch more efficiently. Furthermore, the improvements obtained after myofascial release are due to the elongation of the elastic component, the release of cross-links that may develop nodal points of the fascia and the change in viscosity of the fascia.

31/08/2020

Simple truth 🧡

07/08/2020

19/07/2020

Have you tried cupping yet? Add it to any massage for greater relief from knots and better range of motion. It also has a slight detox effect and helps minimize or eliminate pain. Learn more in this quick read:
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2016-07-20/can-cupping-promote-healing-and-pain-relief

The ancient practice is enjoying modern-day popularity.

10/05/2020

12/04/2020

There are many types of massage/bodywork, and all of them have numerous health benefits. Some styles overlap, too, like Swedish and pregnancy for relaxation, or Thai and Sports massage because they both include stretching.

https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/massage-therapy-styles-and-health-benefits #1

I offer Thai, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal and cupping therapy. Contact me to book your session for a future day/time (when the pandemic restrictions have subsided).

05/04/2020

Ways to stay “in-touch” during social/physical distancing (or anytime):

* self-care practice....foam roll or use a tennis ball to work out tense areas
* do yoga and/or stretch
* use a weighted blanket

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/benefits-of-human-touch

The connection between touch and mental and physical well-being is extremely potent, according to research. Touch stimulates the vagus nerve, which has branches running through…

01/04/2020

The best immunity booster is to keep yourself in great health all year-round. And like most things, it’s simple but not always easy. Regular exercise, eat lots of veggies, fruits and plant proteins (80%) and lean meats, and quality SLEEP (at least 7-8 hours every night). Reduce or eliminate anything toxic (alcohol/drugs, bad relationships, negative thinking, etc.).

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/10-immune-system-busters-boosters #1

25/03/2020

Now available! Add-on to any massage for $10

CUPPING TREATMENT:
Alternative therapy to help relieve pain, muscle tension or release scar tissue. Cups are placed on the skin strategically and a suction is created to lift the superficial skin away from deeper layers of tissue. This “negative pressure” softens tissues, breaks up adhesions and opens lymphatic pathways to drain excess fluid and toxins. It also stimulates blood flow in the area which helps promote cell repair to heal tissues.

22/03/2020

While most of us are sheltering-in-place to slow the spread of COVID-19, a quick/easy way to boost and maintain good health is with Magnesium.

Especially if you have muscle cramping, need sleep assistance, or just want to feel better...

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/magnesium-the-most-powerf_b_425499

A deficiency in this critical nutrient makes you are twice as likely to die as other people, according to a study published in The Journal of Intensive...

18/03/2020

If you have 16 minutes, Alex gives a few novel and common sense ideas on managing stress:
“First, tell the truth. Second, living below my means.... Third, ?” (Listen to find out)

Apparently there is a perception that I don’t have a ton of stress in my life. And to be honest, that is ridiculous! I experience stress almost every day. Although I have a handful of practices I prioritize that have helped lessen the impact stress has on me. When practiced, it gives me the opport...