Mend Bodywork

Our job as massage therapists is to create a space where people can slow down- space that doesn’t feel rushed.

We have to be patient, we have to take our time. Nervous systems are not built for constant speed, they are built for balance, so when you need it, they can speed up.

So run your marathons, work those wildly productive days, and Mend will be here to help you take your time.

Trust that slowing down is often the fastest path forward. When you honor your body’s pace, progress follows naturally.

And we would love to take care of you 🫶

3 things you can do weekly to keep joy a’comin:

1. Do something new! It doesn’t matter if you enjoy the activity or not, it’s doing something new that is important.

2. Connection/community- reach out to someone you know, but don’t get to talk to you very often, or make a new friend! Humans are wired for connection and it really does light us up. You deserve community just like everyone else!

3. PRETEND! The sounds silly, because it is. You have to activate your silly muscles AKA your creative brain. If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. Keep up with that neuroplasticity by giving the barista a name that’s not yours with a whole backstory of how your parents named you Princess Consuela Banana Hammock.
A great way to practice this is to play pretend with any kiddos in your life, and really lean in to the story that they’re creating. Learn from them, they are pros!

Joy joy JOY is the point! As always, report back with your findings.

Love ya 💕

Joy is actually the whole point!

Our bodies are made for it.

Three reasons we need JOY:
🤩 Parasympathetic response
🥲 Neuroplasticity
🥹 reduced inflammation

Life gets stressy, and our best weapon against the risks of chronic stress is actually laughing about it.

Come back tomorrow for tips on how to keep laughing through it all!

There’s nuance here, so hear me out!

I’ve heard from many people they don’t book because they don’t want it to hurt.

Let this be your friendly reminder- you’re in charge of your session!

Goals you can have for your session:
💫 I just want to relax
💫 Please steamroll me
💫 I slept wrong and my neck is RUINED
💫 I just need quiet time (parents, we see you)
💫 I just need conversation with an adult (parents, we see you)
💫 I’m trying to take better care of myself
💫 I have an event coming up
💫 Gotta keep up with the children

Whatever has you booking, let us know in the comments!

Take your time.

Realize that as busy as you are, you’re not above having to take care of yourself.

Slow it down & enjoy the process.

Your highest capacity is on the side of your nervous system that requires slowness.

Your most confident self is taking your time, standing firm in the belief that you are worth being present.

Your thriving relationships are waiting for you to invest in yourself so you can show up to them.

Take your time.

Self care doesn’t have to be grueling.

Often, when we are in fight or flight, our body is craving comfort. If you want out of it, you need to LISTEN TO THAT VOICE!

You have to start somewhere, and you need to enjoy it to stick with it.

It starts with a massage.
Prolong the effects by drinking your water and eating meals that fuel you.
Side effect of nutritious meals- you have more energy.
More energy = capacity to challenge yourself
Challenging yourself = Sharper mind, stronger body

And it goes on and on!

Take the time, start somewhere.

Love ya! 🩷