Today, in the middle of this COVID-19 crisis, both givers (me!) and receivers (you!) of consistent consensual touch (ie~our regular massage sessions!) are facing a different risk. Research has shown that being deprived of human contact, or being “touch starved”, can affect blood pressure, heart rates, depression and anxiety. Human contact is very grounding. We need connection for our wellbeing. It reduces stress. It centers us and connects us, not

Cherished Clients, it’s been a while to say the least. And what a crazy 3+ months it’s been! Not only did the outside world, as we knew it, turn upside-down, but my own world has shifted as well. The pandemic shut down all massage practices and Red Door Massage Studio closed it’s door permanently in Carp. I’m so proud and excited to share with you my beautiful NEW space here

In keeping with the Standards of Practice (CMTO), the Provincial Fee Guide put forward by the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario and the HST implemented by the Ontario Ministry of Finance, As of April 1st, 2019 my fees will increase to the following: ~1 hour session $100 (HST included) ~30 min session $65 (HST included) ~90 min session $135 (HST included) I will always continue to do my very

Stop scrolling for just a moment… Pause to list 3 things for which you’re most grateful.

“LETTING GO DOESN’T MEAN GIVING UP, BUT RATHER ACCEPTING THAT THERE ARE THINGS THAT CANNOT BE.” ~unknown   Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha was like the first psychologist, teaching his followers about the power of changing their mental processes in order to alleviate emotional discomfort and embrace change. One of his insights were the four noble truths that helped people free themselves from the patterns of thinking and behaving

I’m just returning from my first vacation, of sorts. Although I have camped quite a bit over the years, this was the first get away that I prepared for with intention. And that intention brought with it a revelation about the true state of my life. My intention: Rejuvenate. Every cell of my mind, body and spirit. To allow flow and awe and joy despite the hassles and upsets we would

There’s work to do. And things to accomplish. And places to get to. And people to please. There’s futures to create. And pasts to forget. And an endless string of days full of hours to be filled. We often spend them running, fantasizing, or waiting, hoping it eventually turns into something good enough. Something worth valuing, something worth appreciating, something worth enjoying. If we’re not deliberate, we can easily live

“Accept, then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it…this will miraculously change your life.” ~Eckhart Tolle Sometimes you’re an observer of other people’s lives and you think you’ll never experience what they’re living, whether it’s a positive or negative situation. You think, “That will never happen to me.” Part of the real beauty of life is

Everyone has a story of failure and disadvantage— those things we wish were done differently, better, or not at all. If you’ve ever tried something and fallen short, you know the sting of failure. But chances are, after coming out intact on the other side, you also know that crashing doesn’t say anything about who you are as a person. It is simply a step on the journey towards success.

Ego says “Once everything falls into place, I’ll find peace.” Spirit says “Find peace, and everything will fall into place.” So grateful to finally find the time to connect again. It’s been a wonderful few months and I’m ready to reach out again and remind you all how important self care is. I’m learning about it myself, daily! Please don’t wait until things get so wrapped up and tied in