Health and Healing Bodyworks, LLC

08/30/2025

🐾 Pet Match Answers Revealed! 🐾

You guessed, you commented, you debated—and now it’s time to see how well you really know your Health & Healing team and their beloved pets.

Here’s the official lineup:
🐶🐱 A – 5
🐶🐱 B – 2
🐶🐱 C – 1
🐶🐱 D – 9
🐶🐱 E – 6
🐶🐱 F – 4
🐶🐱 G – 7
🐶🐱 H – 8
🐶🐱 I – 3

👏 Huge shoutout to everyone who played along—extra bragging rights if you nailed them all!

Our pets may not be licensed massage therapists (yet 😉), but they’re definitely experts in unconditional love, stress relief, and making us smile at the end of the day. 💛

Tell us—did you get them all right?

08/26/2025

🐾 Can You Guess the Match? 🐾

It’s National Dog Day 🐶❤️ so give an extra cheer for all the good boys and girls who help us unwind after a long day of massages.

All of our therapists have pets—and they’re just as much a part of our Health & Healing family as we are. From floppy ears to whiskered noses… and yes, even goats, horses, and chickens 🐐🐎🐔… these adorable companions keep our hearts full when we’re not in the treatment room.

Now it’s your turn to play matchmaker!

🧐 How to Play:
1️⃣ Look at each lettered therapist photo.
2️⃣ Look at each numbered pet photo (be sure to click on the photo to see all 9!)
3️⃣ Comment your guesses (example: A-3, B-9… and no, smarty pants, that’s not the correct answer 😉)

We’ll reveal the matches in a follow-up post—bragging rights go to anyone who gets them all right!

08/23/2025

“Perimenopause Perks (Not So Peri-Epic Moments?)” 😆🔥💤

That moment when you suddenly realize you're somewhere between perimenopause and full-on menopause… and your body’s like, “Hang on—who invited all these mood swings, hot flashes, and sleepless nights to the party?” 🥴 Welcome to the club—population: you (and almost 60% of our followers)!

What the research says:
A study of postmenopausal women who got regular massage reported better sleep, improved quality of life, and reduced symptoms like anxiety and depression—without relying on hormone therapy. Massage even helped shift sleep patterns objectively, increasing deeper sleep stages like REM and deep (Stages 3 & 4) sleep.

More recent research confirms that foot massage alone can boost sleep by nearly an hour and ease fatigue and anxiety.

So, while the study was done in postmenopause, these benefits could absolutely sneak in during perimenopause—and trust us, your body would thank you (if it weren't too sleep deprived to talk).

Why massage might be your BFF right now:
It helps calm those jitters—sleep & mood support without prescriptions.

It’s hormone-free (because sometimes we like solutions WITHOUT side effects).

It’s like hitting reset on your nervous system—hello, rest mode!

Perimenopause might feel like an uninvited house guest who eats all your snacks and changes the Wi-Fi password. But a massage? That’s like the spa visit you actually deserve—not the yank-your-caffeine-wired body wake-up your hormones keep sending.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4521661/
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/965431?

08/20/2025

✨ This or That: Self-Care Edition ✨

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes it’s just choosing the small things that make you feel grounded and at peace.

So tell us… which would you choose? 👇
1️⃣ Reading a book 📚 or listening to a podcast 🎧
2️⃣ Going to bed early 😴 or sleeping in 🛌
3️⃣ Mindful walking 🚶‍♀️ or doing yoga 🧘‍♂️
4️⃣ Shower 🚿 or bubble bath 🛁
5️⃣ Meditating 🧘‍♀️ or journaling ✍️
6️⃣ Watching a sunrise 🌅 or watching a sunset 🌇

No wrong answers here — only what fills your cup. 💛

08/18/2025

It’s that time of year! We are so thankful to be nominated in The Best of Wichita! Please support our small business by voting daily through September 5th. We greatly appreciate all of you!

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Vote once per day from August 18 through September 5.

08/15/2025

Got a Headache? Let’s Talk Massage + Scalp Magic

We’ve all been there — that dull throb behind your eyes, the tension that creeps up your neck, the kind of headache that makes you want to hide in a dark room.

Massage can help with many types of headaches, including:
Tension headaches – Often from tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, and scalp
Migraines – While massage won’t “cure” migraines, it can help reduce frequency and severity for some people
Sinus headaches – Gentle facial and scalp massage can help ease pressure and improve drainage
Cluster headaches – Deep relaxation techniques can help reduce overall stress, which may help during recovery phases

Why Your Scalp Deserves More Attention
Most people don’t think of their scalp as a place that “gets tight” — but it absolutely can.
The muscles and fascia in your scalp can hold tension just like your shoulders or jaw.
When these tissues tighten, they can contribute to headaches and general discomfort.
A scalp massage gently releases this tension, improves blood flow, and helps the whole head feel lighter.

Oil or No Oil? Here’s How We Do It:
If we start with a scalp massage: No oil — so you can go about your day without a surprise “greasy hair” situation.
If we end with a scalp massage: We don’t add extra oil, but you might feel a little residual oil from your massage session.

Either way, your comfort comes first — and if you don’t want a scalp massage, just let us know. We promise we won’t be offended.

08/13/2025

❄️🔥 Ice or Heat? Here’s How to Choose

When you’re hurting, it’s natural to reach for something warm—heat feels soothing, comforting, and familiar. But is it always the best choice? 🤔

Let’s break it down:

💡 When to Use Ice
Great for: Fresh injuries, swelling, inflammation (think sprains, bruises, or flare-ups)
Why: Ice slows blood flow to the area, helping reduce swelling and numbing pain
How long: 10–20 minutes at a time, then let your skin return to normal temperature before reapplying
Important: Never apply ice directly to bare skin—use a thin cloth or towel

💡 When to Use Heat
Great for: Stiff muscles, chronic aches, or stress tension
Why: Heat increases blood flow, relaxes muscles, and eases stiffness
How long: 15–20 minutes at a time
When to avoid: If the area is swollen, red, or freshly injured—heat can make inflammation worse

💆 In Your Massage Session
If you know heat tends to make things worse for you, please tell us so we can skip hot stones or warm towels. Your comfort is always the priority—and sometimes, a cool touch is exactly what your body needs.

✨ The Bottom Line: Ice is for calming down fresh pain, heat is for loosening up long-term tension. And when in doubt? Ask your therapist—we’ll help you choose the right option for your body.

Question for you: Are you a Team Ice 🧊 or Team Heat 🔥 person when you’re sore? Tell us in the comments!

08/08/2025

🎉 2,000 Followers—And Every One of You Matters 💜
We just hit 2,000 followers, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful.

Each like, comment, share, and visit means the world to us. You’ve helped us grow from a small team with a big dream into a thriving space where healing happens every day.

Thank you for showing up—for yourself, for your wellness, and for this amazing community. Whether you've been with us since day one or just found us recently, we’re honored to be part of your journey.

Here’s to every deep breath, every moment of rest, and every bit of healing still to come. 💆‍♀️💫

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re so glad you’re here.
– The Health & Healing Bodyworks Team

08/05/2025

🛌 Better Sleep Starts Here—And Yes, Massage Can Help 🌙

If you’re tossing, turning, or waking up already exhausted, you’re not alone. The connection between massage and improved sleep isn’t just anecdotal—it’s backed by science.

Massage therapy has been shown to:
✅ Increase serotonin and dopamine
✅ Decrease cortisol (your stress hormone)
✅ Calm the nervous system and help your body shift into rest mode
✅ Improve sleep quality for people with insomnia, anxiety, and chronic pain

When your body feels safe and supported, it finally has permission to rest. And that’s where the healing happens. 💆‍♀️

Whether you're a parent running on fumes, a shift worker with a wild schedule, or just someone who hasn't slept well in years—we’re here to help you catch some much-needed Zzzs.

🛏️ Ready to sleep like you used to? Book your session today and start reclaiming your rest.

08/01/2025

🧠 Ever wonder how often you should be getting a massage?

The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all — it depends on your body, your goals, and your lifestyle.

But here’s a quick guide to help you figure it out:

🌿 Stress relief or general wellness?
Once a month is a great baseline for most people.

💆‍♀️ Chronic pain, injury recovery, or a specific issue?
Weekly or biweekly may give you better results and help you feel progress faster.

🤰 Pregnant?
We often recommend every 2–4 weeks depending on where you’re at in your journey.

Not sure what’s right for you? Just ask! We’re happy to chat and help you build a massage routine that fits your life.

07/28/2025

👀 We’re cooking up some new post ideas, but we want your help!
What kind of content makes you actually stop scrolling?

Vote with a Facebook reaction:
❤️ Behind-the-scenes peeks
🥰 Self-care tips you’ll actually use
😆 Massage facts you never knew you needed
😮 Get to know your therapists (yes, we’re cool IRL too)
😢 Real talk about stress, burnout & healing
😡 Weird massage myths we’re ready to bust

None of these hit the spot? Drop your own emoji combo in the comments and tell us what you want to see! 💬💆‍♀️📷🧠🕯️

07/25/2025

Anyone else feel that shift in the air?
We're not quite to fall, but the end-of-July energy is real — the back-to-school ads are rolling, routines are starting to shift, and for some of us, the burnout is creeping in.

So how are you feeling?

❤️ Still soaking up summer
😡 Ready for fall vibes
😢 Just trying to survive the transition

Tap the reaction that fits your vibe —
and if none of these quite match, drop your own emoji combo in the comments!