Reclaim Your Health

I have recently started to learn more about foot health and how it affects the rest of our body up the chain. The new information changed the way I view modern shoes. Most shoes are too narrow (they squish our toes), have a heel and are super inflexible. The modern shoe often leads to foot pain and bunions as well as can cause the pain in the hips and lower back. Everything is connected. This new knowledge led me to purchase new shoes: zero drop, foot shaped and flexible. I... love my new @altrarunning solstice sneakers. I also purchased a couple of pairs of @groundies_barefootwear at Amazon.com. All these shoes don't need any breaking in and are very comfortable. My feet and calf muscles get to work and my postural alignment is slowly improving. Further, I started doing some foot exercises which are surprisingly hard. I highly recommend you consider a barefoot shaped and a zero drop shoes. Worth mentioning, there is a lot of conversation about walking barefoot. Many consider it "the best", but in my opinion its not for everyone. If you want to be able to walk barefoot or in very minimalistic shoes please take a lot of time to train your body to support you in this new way. Otherwise, you can end up with a lot of pain. Here are some resources to learn more and some shoe brands I like: @thefootcollective @gaithappens @myfootfunction @andybryant_podiatrist @ptvitals @anyasreviews (she had tons of info on her website) @lemsshoes

Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Shasta County. If you are getting this vaccine please schedule your appointment at least two days after you receive the shot. The vaccine induces immune response which can cause a low grade fever which is contraindicated for bodywork. If you need to reschedule please contact me at 530-921-1915... #covid19 #preventativehealth #vaccine #wearamask #staysafe #keepsmallbusinessesopen

Benefits of Cupping Therapy Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage Loosens up adhesions and fascial restrictions ... Softens tight muscles Stress reduction Relaxation and promotion of well-being and it feels so good I use two types of cups. The silicon cups seen on the picture and plastic cups. more info: https://mfr-reclaimyourhealth.com/cupping-therapy/ #cuppingtherapy #cuppingmarks #cuppingmassage #cupping #fascialrelease #fascia #adhesions #stressrelease #stressreduction #selfcare #improvedcirculation #loosen #tightmuscles #wellbeing #relax #relaxation #reddingcalifornia

Why try Meditation? Meditation: 1. Reverses the fight-or-flight response... 2. Initiates rest 3. Activates resilience 4. Creates more space in your head 5. Creates new pathways in the brain 6. Releases brain chemicals that are linked to happiness 7. Helps you to attain balance Further, according toHealthlinean 8-week study, a meditation style called mindfulness meditation revealed reduced inflammation response caused by stress. Meditation has also shown to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder and fibromyalgia.Moreover, studies have demonstrated that meditation practices can decrease blood pressure, help control pain and reduce symptoms of depression.Finally, practicing meditation can enhance your self-awareness, generate kindness and help you become a less anxious and more compassionate human being. #meditation #meditate #healthbenefits #yoga #yogamovingmeditation #movingmeditation #reduceanxiety #reducestress #compassion #selfcompassion #selfcare #selfcaredaily #mindfulness #mindfulyoga

I have been working with Shasta County Public Health Department to ensure compliance of State of California Covid-19 guidelines. Good news: Doctor's referral is no longer required in purple tier! Here are some of the measures I have put in place for you Health and Safety. ... Pre-session Protocols Properly fitted face coverings are required for both the practitioner and client from the time theclient enters the office until they leave. All clients will be required to wash their hands prior to treatment at the sink right outside the office. Next, temperaturecheck will be performed with a no-touch thermometer. A completions of COVID-19 Health Information & Informed Consent form is required next. Only after all of the above mentioned has been successfully completed we will proceed with the hand-on part of the session. Safety Measures My promise to you: Clean and disinfect all surfaces that have been touched after each client. All linen, towels and blankets are washed in hot water with bleach after each client and dried in a dryer to ensure sanitation. I will wash my hands past my elbows before and after the session. Toolssanitation: Suction cups and other tools will be first cleaned with warm water and soap, and then disinfected in a second step either with a 70% alcohol soaked paper towel or clorox disinfecting wipes. Ventilation: I will open the window to provide proper ventilation at the office for at least 10 minutes after each client. Additional safety measures: A HEPA Air Purifier has been purchased and is deployed during and between the sessions. Surfaces: I have replaced all soft/porous chairs at the office with non-porous chairs in order to comply with State of California guidelines for personal services. The new chairs can be easily disinfected between clients. More info: https://mfr-reclaimyourhealth.com/pricing-policies-protoco/ #covid19 #guidelines #shasta #shastacounty #publichealth #california #safetyfirst #safety #cleaning #wearamask #hepafilter #reopening #reddingcalifornia #thisisredding #staysafe #myofascialreleasetherapy #sanitizeeverything #takecovid19seriously #cuppingtherapy #fascia #bodyworker #smallbusiness

UPDATE: doctors referral is NO longer needed on purple tier! California has revised its guidelines and i can stay open in purple and without any referrals!!! This is great news! Unfortunately, Shasta county is entering the purple tier this week, but there is some good news for massage therapists. California expanded the definition of medical massage. Prior to this change only therapists who worked in the same office as a doctor could continue to practice during the shut do...wn. The recent change states that if a client has a doctor's referral (or chiropractor referral) the massage therapist can continue to work. This is great news! If you are interested starting or continuing treatment during county's shut down please go see your doctor or chiropractor and ask for a referral for medical massage and myofascial release. Without a referral I will NOT be able to see you. All other protocols will stay in place which includes mask mandate (client and therapist), covid screening questions, sanitation, temperature checks etc. Please contact me if you have any questions via messenger or at 530-921-1915 #covid19 #purpletier #shasta #shastacounty #publichealth #wearamaskplease #wearamask #weareinthistogether #massagetherapistlife #massagetherapy #openwithrestrictions

Welcome the new myofascial release tools! I have been using these tools for the past three weeks and loving how effective they are. A fellow massage therapist created these tools. Fascia Edge tools are utilized to release knots and restrictions in the tissues. These tools are used with Myofascial Release principles in mind. This means, I apply medium-firm pressure into the tissues, find a barrier and wait at the barrier for release, up to 5 min. #faciaedge #myofascialtools #...myofascial #myofascialreleasetherapy #myofascialrelease #fascia #bodyworker #takecareofyourbody #wellbeing #wellness #reclaimyourhealth #reddingcalifornia See more