The WORST Massage I Ever Received & The Red Flags You Need to Know

This is the story of the worst massage I ever received and the warnings signs that it was not going to meet my needs. I hate for anyone to receive bad bodywork so I wanted to share my story and teach you how NOT to end up on the receiving end of a terrible massage. Many moons ago when I was in college I decided to treat myself to a massage. I had just finished exams and I was exhausted in both body and mind so I saw a good deal at a local massage office and decided to try it out. I didn’t really know what to expect from a professional massage but now that I am a massage therapist and run a wellness business, I look back at the experience and cringe. There were so many red flags and here was the first:

What is fascia and why should you give a f*ck?

What is fascia? This has been the buzzword in the massage and bodywork industry for awhile now and it seems to be popping up more and more in the minds of the general public. I have had more clients ask me this question in 2023 than all the previous 5 years I’ve been practicing bodywork. So here’s an overview of what fascia is and why you definitely want to give a f*ck.

Wellness Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching and I have a confession to make: I love the holidays. I love cheesy decorations, constant holiday music, going to parties and generally having that jolly holiday spirit that drives some people up the wall. This holiday I’m making a pledge to shop 90% locally for gifts for my family and friends. I thought I would share with you some of my favorite local businesses that are wellness based. Honestly, who doesn’t love a gift certificate for an experience that will leaving you feeling relaxed and content? The small businesses in this article are all within an hour of Burlington, Vermont. Having been to many of these businesses and experienced their services I can attest that they are some of the best in their fields and have helped me on my own healing journey. Read on if wellness is on your gift list this year!