Visceral work, Run for the Pie, wilderness & schedule shifts

Oooo eeee... this has been a crazy August into September. Broken foot, vacation/Visceral manipulation workshop, come back, and have a negative reaction to the pneumonia vaccine. Had to take another Wednesday off due to chills & overall joint aching (luckily broken bone didn’t hurt). Between Tylenol and Benadryl, I managed to calm both, but slept all day.

Felt better on Thursday, but took it easy outside of studio hours. Early shoulder PT session on Friday, clients, and then off to an afternoon cross country meet (5/6 boys got 2nd – and it was a big meet!), and finally got home about 9p.

Let’s just say I allowed the cats to keep me pinned down last weekend.

This past week has been much better. And how is it mid-September already???

Visceral Manipulation 2 in Tuscan

The workshop was absolutely amazing as we continued to deepen our knowledge of the organs from the first workshop, as well as learning about the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, hepatic vein, greater omentum, and parietal pleura.

Why VM? For those nagging things that just don’t go away. I’ve noticed after a workshop I don’t need to get a chiro adjustment. The visceral organs definitely impact the spine! I’ve actually booked appointments with myself AND have 2 others from Texas that I’ll be connecting with regularly for in-person practice!

Yes, I’m needing guinea pigs! Sign up for 3 VM sessions, 3-ish weeks apart, and get 30% off the 3rd one. Must be same length. Please sign up for all 3 sessions at once. I’ll mark the discount when you do. May not be combined with other offers. Good when booked while we are in 2025.

I’ve already signed up for VM 3 & 4 (Urogenital & Thorax), so I will continue needing people to practice on for a while. You may also request to have it added to the start of any session, no extra charge, as I’ll probably just do 1 technique, cuz I want you to try it. Any more will have an upcharge, as I also want you to have your regular appointment.

I’ve posted some pics from Tuscan at the end of this update.

**Amber Moon Studio Run for the Pie (aka Turkey10)**

It’s about that time again! Why do a crowded Turkey Run, when you can come, get whatever distance you want in, have some pie and coffee, and then start your holiday? Run, walk, bike, walk the dog, push the stroller… you choose.

Join me at 730a at Brushy Creek Lake Park on Thanksgiving morning for some fun, community, and a little bit of movement.

Mark your calendars now, and sign up for reminders!

While traveling to Tuscan, I did get another section of Waterlogged completed, then turned to my 2nd Brene Brown book, Braving the Wilderness: Reese’s Book Club: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone.

Aaaaaand I finished it on the flight home.

Very compelling read for our current times, where it’s tending to be a “either you’re with me or against me” mentality. What if we chose to be in the wilderness? I realized, as I read, that I’ve done this much of my life. I never really fit in (didn’t have all the right clothes, have the right hair style, etc – which didn’t really bother me), but rather said, “I’m gonna do this my way”.

As for my current listening book, The Menopause Reset, I had a hard time w the first 3-4 chapters, partly as I don’t agree w her fasting ideas – for athletic & active women. I slowly kept working on it, interspersing another book – Daniels’ Running Formula.

Taken in smaller sections, I got thru The Menopause Reset with some new knowledge, things to try, and curiosity intact. Aside from moving breakfast back, she’s also got a plan for eating specific foods on specific cycle days to balance estrogen & progesterone. I’m intrigued.

As for Daniels’ Running Formula, it’s a good review so far. I need to look at the accompanying PDF for more details. That might be where the treasure trove is.

After this current one, I’ll only have 2 more left to get to my 2025 book goal of 15!

ooooeeee... This has been a crazy August into September. I’ve added some Monday hours through October. Studio schedule shifts after cross country ends, then again in December. I’m still working on winter holiday hours.

Studio hours: September – October 18, 2025

Mondays – Variable afternoon sessions in Taylor; please check my scheduler for openings. Sept is full.
- Oct 13, 12-330p
- Oct 27, 3-515p
Tuesdays
- if in Taylor – 12-3p
- if in Austin – 12-315p
- Off October 21
Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6pish
Thursdays in Taylor
- 11a-3p (coaching at 4p)
Fridays in Taylor – 830a-230p
- Off Oct 17

Studio hours: The week of Thanksgiving

I’m telling you now so you can plan ahead! Tuesday & Friday classes per usual. Studio will be open for individual sessions:

Monday (in Taylor) – 11a – 330p
Tuesday (in Austin) – 9a-3p
Wednesday (in Austin) – 1145a -415p
Thursday – closed
Friday (in Taylor) – 830a-130p

Good news: My scheduler is updated through February. Have fun scheduling!

You know you can schedule up to 6 months in advance, right?

Upcoming Austin openings for October, Thanksgiving week

Wednesday, October 8, 515p, 30 or 45 min
Wednesday, October 22, 445p
Thanksgiving week
- Tuesday, November 25, 12n
- Wednesday, November 26, 315 & 430p (assuming 1h appts)
please contact me to get on the waitlist