As massage therapists, we spend our days caring for others' bodies. As mothers, we spend our energy caring for our families. But what about caring for ourselves?

I asked our team to share honestly about their self-care practices—not the idealized Instagram version, but the real, messy, imperfect ways we actually take care of ourselves through different stages of motherhood. Here's what we do.

Has your family ever been through a Busy Season? I'm talking about the kind where your usually high-functioning self has so much on the plate that things start dropping and you need to reprioritize.

Maybe you had a health challenge, welcomed a new baby, joined a startup accelerator, went back to school, or are caring for an aging parent. Maybe it's just summer break combined with work deadlines and you're wondering how you're supposed to balance it all. (How is this the same month kids get out of school for summer break?!?)

We are no strangers to a Busy Season in our house so today I’m sharing a few things that help us simplify and stay organized when life feels full.

Wondering what a birth doula does during labor? Learn how doula support during childbirth can help you feel confident, informed, and empowered—plus who benefits most from hiring a doula.

Ease plantar fasciitis pain with these gentle yoga practices. Choose a 30-minute comprehensive session or 5-minute quick relief—both safe for all bodies (including pregnancy!) 

Discover how partner massage during pregnancy increases oxytocin, eases discomfort, and strengthens your relationship. Learn simple techniques backed by research.

Feeling drained after the holidays? You're not alone. Between Halloween and New Year's, the magic can quickly turn into overwhelm—especially for parents. This simple January reflection practice helps you identify what worked, what didn't, and how to create holidays that align with your values next year. Grab your calendar and journal, and let's make next holiday season feel more like ease and less like exhaustion.

As autumn settles in around us, this season offers a unique opportunity to work with the natural rhythm of letting go. Whether you're ready to tackle that cluttered drawer, clear out a whole room, or engage more deeply with the grief you've been carrying, fall's energy supports both practical and emotional release.

Oh, hello summer. Whether you have kids out of school, you have a new baby, a busy work schedule or you just don’t feel like spending time going from store to store when you could be out playing in the sunshine.
To help your summer go more smoothly here are three recipes I love to shop entirely from Costco (one stop shopping!) and at the end I’m adding 3 extra “no cook” options to make simple dinners even easier.

Connection is absolutely essential during this first week postpartum. We're physically and emotionally vulnerable after the birth of a baby and we were never meant to spend this time alone. Even for the most independent person, having support in the early days postpartum is critical. Let’s plan, dream, and imagine the circle of support you can surround yourself with just after birth.

In Part 1 of this series about what to expect in the first week after the birth of your baby we covered how to rest better with your baby including strategies for getting rest- even if not much sleep!- in the first week after welcoming your baby.

Today, in Part 2 let’s talk about what to expect when it comes time to feed yourself postpartum and feeding your baby postpartum.

You did it! You birthed your baby (or babies)! How are you doing? Newborn care and the arrival of a new baby is overwhelming, beautiful, and intense all at once. This blog covers the first week postpartum with a focus on resting with your newborn. In part two we dive into nourishing the body postpartum.

As a massage therapist focused on stress relief and wellness, I recently embarked on a month-long social media break and reduced my overall tech use. This experience, combined with insights from a few excellent books about taming technnology taught me valuable lessons about digital wellness that I'm excited to share with you.

If you are having a baby this year, you likely lived through the thick of the covid-19 pandemic as an adult. You probably didn’t know it then, because life was upside-down, but that time taught you some genuinely helpful skills to prepare for life with a new baby. Here is what I see clients learn in the pandemic that serves them- and you! - in preparing for early parenthood. 

When it comes to childbirth, every family deserves care that reflects their unique needs and values. For many, birth centers are becoming the preferred choice over traditional hospital settings. They offer something distinct: a deeply personal, intimate, and supportive experience. Here’s why so many families are choosing birth centers and unmedicated births.

This year, what if instead of setting a goals-based resolution (go to the gym, eat healthier, sleep more) or even a word of the year  — what if you chose a feeling for the year.

Your baby has arrived. 💞

Oh my. I feel in a dream state even remembering. What a magical time. Exhausted. Elated. Deep in processing this powerful, powerful experience that may have gone as expected or very differently than expected. Traditionally, the first hour or two after birth are referred to as the “Golden Hour” — when you meet your baby for the very first time and baby comes skin-to-skin with the birthing parent to release a cascade of hormones that kick off bonding, breast/chestfeeding, and life outside the womb. 

I’m so excited for us to talk about the first 6 hours because while birth professionals are well versed in these “Golden Hours” it can be a very unexpected time for many families.

In honor of Labor Day… let’s talk labor and birth… and what to pack for the big day!

Before we get into this list, a disclaimer: after a decade of working with birthing people, the truth I know about birth is that the most important thing you can bring to your labor isn’t a “thing” at all. It is the people and care team who love and support you in finding your strength and your ability to surrender in just the right measure for your birth. 

I also want to acknowledge that you could come to birth with absolutely no bags and have a beautiful experience! I’m a creature comfort person so this list features a few things I’ve seen clients love over the years.

I think most of us start summer with some high hopes. We remember the feeling of summer when we were little - even if it was only moments - and sometimes we go chasing that high. Catching fireflies in the backyard. Hours spent making up games and doing everything and nothing with our neighborhood crew. A lake, ocean, or stream that shaped your summer vacations…

Maybe as you read this you know right away something you could do tonight that would make you feel like SUMMER, but for some of us the playfulness of summer can feel far off. If that’s you - follow along in this next exercise. You can have someone guide you with your eyes closed or you can open your eyes along the way and write down what you notice in a journal.

Hello summer heat! How are you cooling off this summer? I’m a Scorpio - which is a water sign - so I head towards water every chance I get! This month, I’m excited to be traveling to spend some time off with family who lives close to water. I’ll take my son to the beach and hope to get in a few canoe rides while we are near a lake. When we get back to Colorado, you will find me seeking all the best watering holes to cool off in the July heat. And no, “watering holes” is not a cool, old-school code for bars.

If you love to splash too this list of my favorite pools, splash pads, and watering holes will keep you cool and entertained this summer.

It’s SUMMER. And that means long hours of sunshine, (occasionally chaotic) schedules of fun activities filling the calendar, and -for me- more time outside with LESS time in the kitchen. So this month, indulge me while I put on my postpartum doula hat and share my favorite hacks in the kitchen to make amazing meals without spending all your time by the stove.