Halcyon Bodyworks

While wandering the gardens of Versailles, I stumbled across this beautiful statue of a protector of animals.
It felt fitting. At Halcyon, we spend our days caring for humans, but most of us know that some of our greatest healers have four legs.

Whether it’s a walk with your dog, time in nature, or a massage session, sometimes nervous system support looks a lot less complicated than we make it.

Hello friends,

The Summer Solstice arrived this weekend, and while I'm definitely feeling tired after the past week, I'm also feeling incredibly full—in all the best ways.

Last Monday brought a wonderful report card on my colon health (always nice when your body cooperates and your doctor doesn't have any surprises for you). Then came a very full week of work, including mobile massage appointments, and several massages for family members who gathered to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

There was hiking, laughter, game nights, and plenty of good food. We wrapped it all up with a challenging bike ride, burgers, and time with good friends. And today, Jeff and I celebrate another anniversary of our own.

Both dogs thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone. Several family members recently had to say goodbye to beloved furry companions, and Ellie and Wiggles happily stepped in to provide some much-needed canine therapy.

One unexpected highlight? Nearly everyone at the reunion took a turn on the vibroacoustic mat, and it received a unanimous five-star review. Between the music, vibration, and heat, it quickly became a favorite. If you haven't tried it yet, it will soon become our one and only add-on experience here at Halcyon.

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We've also added something new to the menu.

For those who prefer a lighter, slower, deeply relaxing style of massage, you'll now find the Gentle Restorative Massage on our booking site. Cathy specializes in this gentle approach, and she's adding an extra shift this Wednesday with appointments available until 7 pm.

Next Week Availability

✨ Valerie

• Monday: One 60-minute appointment at 7:45 am

• Friday: 60-minute appointments available at 8:30 am and 12:45 pm

✨ Cathy

• Wednesday: Additional hours until 7 pm

• Friday and Saturday: Multiple appointments available

✨ Maria

• Fully booked this Sunday (thank you!)

You can book online here: https://halcyonbend.janeapp.com/

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Summer has officially arrived, and I'm reminded that a full life isn't always a calm one. Sometimes it's a little messy, a little exhausting, and absolutely overflowing with the things that matter; like family, friendship, movement, meaningful work, and moments that remind us to slow down and soak it all in.

Wishing you a beautiful start to summer.

Love,

Crystal + the Halcyon Team

The older I get, the more I understand that joy is mostly dogs, sunshine, and not taking yourself too seriously.

Wednesday's wisdom with Wiggles;

The destination matters less when you’re excited about the journey. Wiggles approaches every car ride like it’s the greatest adventure ever created.
There’s probably a lesson in that for the rest of us.

Movement doesn’t have to be punishment, as a matter of fact
some of the best things we do for our bodies doesn’t happen in a gym.
Fresh air, friends, adventure, laughter, and a little challenge.
The nervous system loves all of it.
So find movement you genuinely enjoy and your body will thank you.

Hello friends,

A quick note to let you know that Maria has a 60-minute opening today at 1:00pm. If you’ve been meaning to schedule some time for yourself, this is a perfect opportunity to sneak away for an hour and let someone else do the work for a change.

You can book online here: https://halcyonbend.janeapp.com/

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Next Week Availability

Monday

Valerie-60 mins @ 11:15AM

Friday

Cathy: 3:45 PM–6:00 PM

Saturday

Cathy: 11:45AM-4PM

Sunday

Cathy: 11AM-4PM

You can book online here: https://halcyonbend.janeapp.com/

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While I have your attention, we’ve made a small but important addition to our massage menu.

Over the years, we’ve learned that not everyone is looking for deep tissue pressure, trigger point work, or the feeling of being folded like a lawn chair and put back together again.

Some people are carrying stress, overwhelm, mental fatigue, grief, burnout, or simply the effects of living in a world that seems determined to keep everyone’s nervous system on high alert.

That’s why Maria and Cathy are now offering our new:

Gentle Restorative Massage

This session is designed for people who need less fixing and more replenishing.

Using slow, nurturing techniques, light pressure, and an intentionally calming pace, these sessions focus on helping your body shift out of “go mode” and into a state where rest, recovery, and healing can occur.

This may be a great fit if you:
• Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted
• Prefer lighter pressure massage
• Are highly sensitive to deep tissue work
• Need help relaxing but struggle to “turn your brain off”
• Simply want to leave feeling rested instead of worked over

Cathy has received wonderful feedback from those clients seeking relaxation, energy balancing, and gentle bodywork. Maria also brings a naturally calming presence to these sessions with a more light-to-moderate pressure, making both therapists excellent choices for anyone looking to slow down and reset.

If your goal is deep tissue, trigger point therapy, or aggressive knot excavation, Valerie and I are still your people.

If your goal is to feel grounded, restored, and a little more human again, Gentle Restorative Massage might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

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With gratitude,

Crystal & the Halcyon Team

Ellie Bear: professionally swaddled, emotionally available, and absolutely not helping carry equipment.

Honestly, this level of cozy should qualify as nervous system regulation.
10/10 would book a session with her if she accepted payment in snacks and forehead kisses.

Tower of London raven etiquette:
✔ respectful distance
✔ no sudden movements
✔ no unsolicited touching
✔ intense observational curiosity

Not every ache needs to be attacked.
Not every nervous system wants to be fixed.
And sometimes the most important thing we can do is slow down, stay present, keep a respectful distance, and listen to what the body is actually saying.

Even the ravens at the Tower of London seemed to understand that.

And yes, I kept my hands to myself. Consent matters in bodywork and bird diplomacy.

It has been brought to my attention that we have something a little funky happening with the review link we’ve been sending out.

if you’ve tried the link and it sent you somewhere unexpected, know that you’re not imagining things. Apparently we’ve gotten tangled up with a hot springs resort in Canada. I’m currently trying to get hold of someone in tech-land to help sort it out, which may take anywhere from 10 minutes to three business years.

As you know, in this town you can throw a stone and hit either a real estate agent, a life coach yoga instructor, a contractor, or a massage therapist. Good reviews help our small little business stand out, build trust with new clients, and continue doing the work we love.

So, if you’ve had a great experience with us and would be willing to leave a review, I would be incredibly grateful. Here’s the link:

Halcyon Bodyworks Review Page: https://g.page/r/CbM3WIrKTssrEBM/review

In the meantime…

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Weekend Availability

Cathy has graciously hopped onto the schedule for Maria on Sunday, which means we now have a few more appointments available.

Saturday

Cathy: 3 PM–6:00 PM

Sunday

Cathy: 11AM-4PM

You can book online here: https://halcyonbend.janeapp.com/

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If your goal is to aggressively excavate knots that have been fossilizing since 2017, I’d recommend waiting for an opening with either Valerie or myself. Valerie currently has a 60-minute opening at 9:00 AM MONDAY, and you can always peek ahead at our upcoming availability later this month.

If relaxation, nervous system support, gentle bodywork, and wonderful energy work are more your style, you’ll likely be delighted with a session with Cathy. Her touch is lighter, her presence is calming, and the feedback from clients has been consistently lovely.

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As always, thank you for supporting our little boutique practice. Every appointment booked, referral shared, and review left helps us continue creating a space that feels a little more human and a little less corporate.

With gratitude,
Crystal & the Halcyon Team

When you’re craving less ram energy…
and a little more lamb energy

Your nervous system was never meant to run like a stolen carriage through Versailles.

This weekend, let one of our therapists help coax your body out of survival mode and back into softness, breath, and actual relaxation.

We specialize in calming the nervous system, easing tension patterns, and reminding your body it’s safe to unclench.

Weekend appointments are filling:
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Book your exhale at Halcyon Bodyworks in our link in bio