About Body Insight

A Little More About Me…

It’s past time for a more in-depth “About Me” than what you’ll find on my website. In addition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, ICTA Certified Cupping Therapist, and S4OM Preferred Provider, I’m also a motorcyclist, Kabalarian student, and homebody.

I have made peace with the fact that I am not consistent about writing, sharing images, and all around promoting myself. My off-screen life and direct interactions with individuals are my main priorities.

I live with my partner, his dog, and Post-Concussive Syndrome. I have a strong practical streak, and I’m also rather adept at suspending disbelief. As much as my favorite phrase has been “I know” (I’m a 6 Birthpath,) one of those things I know is that each person is, hands down, the only expert at living their own life. That’s why I invite feedback and find myself continually reminding people “it’s your session.”

Massage chose me. I’ve attempted to exit the industry more than once to focus on the less definable, more direct in verbalizing soul-level modalities I’ve picked up along my 55 years in this body on Earth. I keep coming back and falling in love with bodywork all over again. I believe putting my hands upon others and encouraging their inner healer to activate (or reactivate…or something…) is why I was created. I am thankful
every
single
day
that I found my purpose so (relatively) early in life.

Did I mention that I can head down a rabbit hole of flowery, rather out-there speech? I can do that, too.

Expand, contract. Ebb, flow. Practical, esoteric. Static, fluid. Life is made of contrast, and while I certainly wasn’t the first to say “the only constant is change” I absolutely believe it.

So I don’t have a single writing voice. At times, I present facts. Others, I may sound outside of the atmosphere. I have strong opinions, and my ethical standards are high enough that few have met them 90% of the time (certainly I have not!) I work to be informative; not everyone is interested in the same sorts of information.

If you read all the way through this, thank you. If doing so was a challenge, please bear with me, and in my blog I’ll tag what may seem a little more out there as “musings.”

Weather Related Cancellations

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You know how it is when you have a plan, and then something happens to change that, right?

I thought it was time to write and share an “about me” kind of post, but the weather had other plans. Temperatures plummeted and suddenly it’s cold and wet here in Wimberley. Wherever this winter weather came from, it’s redirected me to share another sort of “about.”

Short form: I am lenient with my 24-hour cancellation policy when it comes to weather-related cancellations. (The same goes for illnesses.)

Like most massage and appointment-based professionals, I ask for 24 hours’ notice to avoid late cancellation fees. Being an independent business owner, I can waive that if I choose to, and often times, I will. Safety is primary. Also, among the countless health benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and massage therapy is stress reduction.

Working in the complimentary therapies industry, why would I encourage people to arrive to their appointment stressed from the drive? That’s simply not logical (or nice!) It makes no sense to work in the empowerment business and insist people drive in conditions that are not safe/they are not comfortable with. It also makes no sense to “fine” people for speaking up about their limits…so I don’t.

If you need to cancel due to ice or flooding or other weather threats, it’s all good. Just let me know, and we’ll reschedule for when conditions are better.

Stay warm, my friends!

Customized Massage Therapy Sessions

You know what massage therapy is (or if you don’t and you run a search, you’ll probably find the same things repeated over and over.) What makes massage therapy at Body Insight Wellbeing Catalyst, LLC unique? To start, my initial massage training included detailed study of the regions of the body.

So what does that mean for you?

If you need a whole hour on just one forearm, I can do that. The same goes for your upper arm, shoulder joint, lower or upper leg, hip, abdomen, or section of the spine. Yes, there really can be that much to do in a small area of the body!

If you want to address one issue, I can focus where you feel discomfort and support the muscles that contribute to that challenge. While there’s a good chance all the major muscles of your body would benefit from massage, if you don’t want me to work on your legs because it’s your neck that’s hurting (or vice versa,) I’ll focus where you want.

I’ve heard from clients who’ve requested focused massage and the therapist spent perhaps 10 minutes in the area that brought them in in the first place. I promise you, that will not happen at Body Insight LLC.

In depth study of anatomy, physiology, and the actual application of massage was part of my first certification program. While we had a final practical (hands-on) exam for each level of training, there was no protocol to follow to show we could follow “the sequence.” I spent several years working in an integrative clinic, where many of my clients were referred for sessions to support their physical therapy or chiropractic sessions. Continuing education, independent study, and over 20 years of full time professional experience filled out the rest.

If you want a fully customized massage, that’s one of my strengths.

On the flip side, if you just want to relax, or you don’t want to make any decisions, I can offer that, too. It’s your session!