Some of my favorite classes in massage school were ones in which we learned ways to take care of
ourselves. We learned yoga, chi gong and self myofascial release. We played around with different
stretches you can do on an exercise ball and we worked out kinks in those hard to reach places
with foam rollers, which you've probably seen at your local gym. We also tried out Chinese health balls,
learned about paraffin wax treatments and played around with massage tools that you can use on
yourself.

There's something empowering about self-care, whatever method you choose. Besides feeling better afterward,
it feels good to know you have the power in your own hands to help yourself. Self-care is not
limited to stretches and exercise. Maybe it's sitting down with a cup of tea and being still for awhile
after a hectic day. Maybe it's going for an early morning walk when the world is still calm.

As massage therapists, we can teach you various stretches and exercises for
specific problem areas. It's good to get regular massages, but you'll be helping yourself if you
learn tools you can access at anytime.

Whatever you do, make sure you take some time each day to take care of YOU!