2021 gratitude pumpkin
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

2021 gratitude pumpkin

This November, I started the fun tradition with my clients, called the Gratitude Pumpkin and I decided to try do this again!

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Expert Interview: Julie Schorr, licensed massage therapist
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Expert Interview: Julie Schorr, licensed massage therapist

Today I got to speak with Julie, our other licensed massage therapist who provides mobile massage. It was so wonderful to talk with her and we learned a little more about her background, what brought her to massage, her bodywork style and more.

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5 minute stretch routine for office workers
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

5 minute stretch routine for office workers

Sitting at a desk for an entire workday can be surprisingly rough on the body, so it’s important to take your breaks when you can, and this break is so simple to do. Add this quick 5 minute stretch and self massage routine to your day!

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Allergy relief self massage
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Allergy relief self massage

It is allergy season here in San Antonio, so this session was designed to help alleviate any allergies symptoms you may be feeling this season.

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Expert Interview: Beauty & Twine Spa
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Expert Interview: Beauty & Twine Spa

Today I got to speak with Ivelisse Silva, certified esthetician of Beauty & Twine. She talked about all things skin care and facials and just dropped some bombs of knowledge.

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Muscle Minute Monday: Sternocleidomastoid
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Muscle Minute Monday: Sternocleidomastoid

Welcome to the first Muscle Minute Monday , where I keep it short ‘n sweet, as we dive a little deeper into the different muscles of your body! Today we’re looking at the Sternocleidomastoid or SCM!

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Expert Interview: Alma Acupuncture
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Expert Interview: Alma Acupuncture

Today I got to speak with Adrianne Ortega, licensed Acupuncturist of Alma Acupuncture about all things acupuncture and herbs! Who knew that acupuncture could help with SO MANY THINGS?!

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Muscle Minute Monday: Psoas
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Muscle Minute Monday: Psoas

Welcome to the first Muscle Minute Monday , where I keep it short ‘n sweet, as we dive a little deeper into the different muscles of your body!

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Expert Interview: Fortify Physical Therapy & Wellness
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Expert Interview: Fortify Physical Therapy & Wellness

Recently I spoke with Dr. Ercia Parazo of Fortify PT & Wellness and we spoke about all thing physical therapy! She dives into what physical therapy is, what it can do for you and a few tips that you can do now to prevent issues as you age.

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Free self-massage tools that get results
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Free self-massage tools that get results

Self-massage can be a little awkward, it can also cause pain and discomfort in your hands when you aren’t properly trained in how to do it, but there are a few common household objects that I love recommending to clients, and you can put them to use now.

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Treating tension headaches with massage
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Treating tension headaches with massage

Most of us are familiar with the sensation of a headache. The location, cause, and severity can differ, but we all agree that headaches hurt! When you have a headache, it’s hard to function normally until you find relief.

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Massage for lower back pain
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Massage for lower back pain

If you’ve ever battled lower back pain, you know how nagging and exhausting it can be. Surely there’s something you can do to rid yourself of this pain.

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Try this stretch for lower back pain
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

Try this stretch for lower back pain

Your QL, or quadratus lumborum can be a huge player when it comes to lower back pain. Here's a simple stretch to help alleviate the tension you may feel in your QL.

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An insiders guide to prenatal massage
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

An insiders guide to prenatal massage

Only 1% of women receive massage for prenatal or pregnancy reasons. That number is shockingly low, so let’s talk about what it’s like to receive a prenatal massage.

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What to expect for your first massage
Nichole Velez Nichole Velez

What to expect for your first massage

A massage is intended to be a calm and relaxing experience. But if it’s your first massage, you may feel a little trepidation. Don’t let that hold you back. With a little information about what to expect, you’ll walk into your first massage feeling like a confident pro!

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