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May-Thurner Syndrome and Massage Therapy for Pain Relief
Posted on July 3, 2026 Leave a Comment
Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, and May-Thurner Syndrome: Supporting Comfort Safely May-Thurner syndrome is a vascular condition, not a muscle injury. It happens when the left iliac vein is compressed in the pelvis, which can make it harder for blood to return from the left leg back toward the heart. Because of this impaired venous return, […]
The Healing Power of Music in Healthcare
Posted on July 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
Dr. Mei Rui is a Yale-trained molecular biophysicist, concert pianist, and clinical researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she runs trials on the measurable effects of music on the human body. In this conversation, we explore what actually happens in the brain the moment music enters it, why the auditory system is the first […]
What Can Two Very Different Songs Teach Us?
Posted on July 1, 2026 Leave a Comment
Comparing “Speechless” and “Helpless” in Music Therapy Every once in a while I’ll hear a song and think, “That reminds me of something else.” Recently, I found myself listening to Speechless by Dan + Shay and I knew it reminded me of another song. A few hours later I found myself thinking about Helpless from […]
Ear worms…again
Posted on June 22, 2026 Leave a Comment
Why do we get songs in our head and what does it mean? I started singing Me and Julio down by the school yard last week (we’ll almost 2 weeks ago now) when I was preparing for my trip to Missouri to Big Creek So I wondered about this song and asked ChatGPT to tell […]
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?
Posted on June 19, 2026 Leave a Comment
I started this post over a year ago and abandoned it without finishing. For some reason it struck a cord today. I’m currently listening to a Mel Robbins podcast about being successful NOW in work no matter what stage of life you are in. She is interviewing Carla A. Harris. I’m just getting started in […]
What is one way have grown this year?
Posted on June 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
What is one way you have grown this year? I have opened my own office and started to serve veterans in the community. Now any veteran with community can get a referral and come see me for massage therapy. Veterans are initially approved for 12 30-minute visits. This can be renewed and continued as long […]
“Mole,” “Rollin’,” and the Joy of Music Therapy Translation
Posted on May 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
One of my music therapy clients is an autistic adult who attends sessions with me via telehealth. He is extremely verbal, highly expressive, and genuinely seems to love our sessions together. We spend a lot of time singing, choosing songs, laughing, and trying to communicate through a mixture of music, enthusiasm, technology… and occasionally confusion. […]
Why You Should Try a Drum Circle in Gatesville
Posted on May 19, 2026 Leave a Comment
There’s something deeply human about rhythm. Long before people had playlists, podcasts, or streaming music, they gathered together around drums, clapped their hands, and created rhythm as a community. Across cultures and throughout history, drumming has been used for healing, connection, celebration, prayer, stress relief, and emotional expression. Today, drum circles are becoming popular again […]
Mother’s Day Special
Posted on April 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
🌸 Mother’s Day Special: Give Her the Gift of Real Relief Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like most people, you want to give something meaningful—not just another item that ends up on a shelf. This year, give her something she’ll actually feel. 💆♀️ Mother’s Day Special For a limited time, I’m offering: […]
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