Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, 10/2/23

So here it is. Monday. October. Lots of info right there!

Monday – means I’ve been busy if I’m just getting around to writing this. Between clients & XC coaching, I’m running a little full. There are 2 weeks left in the season, then a break. A little normality. A few more Taylor openings, too! I ready to have a little more free time. Until I see the youngsters again!

October – means Knee #2 is 4 weeks away! I had my CT scan & pre-op appointments this morning. It’s getting real. Which is good cuz knee #2 is getting unhappier, quickly. I think I scheduled it at just the right time. So if you see me starting to sit more during sessions (regardless of format), there is a reason.

Check your gut

I mentioned in a FB/IG post recently that I had a “gut health check” done – and found out more about my food issues. I’m not making digestive enzymes. Nor do I have much gut microbiome – of the 6 types of gut bacteria, I have 1 present.

So I’ve started working with my rockstar registered dietician again. I’m using food and supplements to build the microbiome, and digestive enzymes to help with the breaking down of food. I’m already noticing a big difference in my energy. This is gonna be a long term project, and I’ve looped my PCP into this as well. I’ve worked with Amanda since I moved to Austin, so we always have a good time, and she’s familiar with all my issues.

If you’re interested in seeing what your gut health is like, my link gets you 10% off. For me, the food stuff wasn’t new, but the enzymes & microbiome were definitely a shock. If you feel you’ve got gut issues, give it a go. You’ll get good somethings out of the 66 page report. All you have to do is send in a snip of your hair! It’s normally $95, but you get 10% off the current $38 price.

Final athletic event of 2023 – done!

My last athletic event of the year – Kerrville Sprint Aquabike – went really well. Swim was strong, and I felt better on the bike than I had at TriWaco & Mamma Jamma. Coulda been cuz I backed down on biking the week before (“taper”)?

I’m thinking next year will be a few Aquabike events again, and then… who knows.

Taylor & virtual sessions

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Oct 5, Thurs, 1130-130p
• Thursday, 9/21, 1p – 30 or 45 min only
• Oct 17, Tues, 2-345p
• Oct 20, Fri, 11a-1p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, Body Symmetry correction & personal training are now available at this location.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• Oct 18, 1p (30 min only)
• this is it thru Knee #2 installation
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p. Please contact me directly to schedule a Friday session.

• Oct 13, 130p
• Starting January 5, I’ll be in every other week. Sessions for these dates will be available schedule while I’m recovering with bionic knee #2 (Oct 30-Nov 10).
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

Deeply Therapeutic

Please keep in mind I’m out Oct 30 – Nov 10, 2 full weeks. If you need bodywork in that time, please check out Greg – you already know the location (Austin studio!).

I got to test out his BEMER device on Knee #2 after Texas Mamma Jamma. It works on opening up the deep circulation of the area of focus, which brings more blood flow & more healing. I could definitely feel a difference for the next 24 hours, and recovery from that event was pretty quick!

You’re allowed to have a back up massage therapist in cases where your regular (me!) is out. Don’t have one? Give Greg a try, AND ask for $15 off your first session – let him know you’re one of my peeps. He’s in the office Mondays & Tuesdays, so please plan ahead.

your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, 9/11/23

Fall has a whole new meaning when you coach cross country! It means big meets until about 12n on Saturdays, way different than what we did up in Indiana. Yeah, we had big meets, but we also has small 2-3 school meets on weekdays. We practiced 5 days per week. These little athletes only get us 2 days a week, with a meet on Saturday. Of course, the majority are in more than 1 sport, so they’re still active, not just specifically running.

Oh the memories.

My little athletes asked me to run with them the other day. I had to explain why I couldn’t, showed them the right knee scar, how the left kneecap was off to the side. I’m sure they were just trying to get a longer break, but I had them run in between my answers. And the best Q: since your knee is metal, if you hit it does it go boinggggggg? That same practice, I also ended up coercing the other 2 coaches to run, as we were short on relay pairs.

One day, I’ll be running with them. Until then, I’m swimming & biking, and event #1 – Texas Mamma Jamma, is this weekend. And right here in Taylor! 15 miles on the bike. The left knee is starting to protest, so I’ll be backing my regular biking down to 45 min after this.

So what fun are YOU planning for this Fall (and by Fall, I mean under 100 degrees)? I’d love to hear.

Studio scheduling stuff

I’m starting to work on Nov & Dec schedules – I’ve reached out to some of you that are on my schedule, but not at a set time. I’ll be trying to settle this section of the schedule soon.

Texas Mamma Jamma update

That’s me! Biking thru the ages, with 2 good knees. Notice one thing? That smile of my face! Yeah, here I go again!

My current total for donations – $421! Woohoo!

You can still donate to my Texas Mamma Jamma ride, either by my fundraiser linked on facebook or the Texas Mamma Jamma page.

Taylor & virtual sessions

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Cross country is still in progress, so let me know if you’re looking for something please. I don’t have any openings at the moment for the immediate future. That said….
• Thursday, 9/21, 1p – 30 or 45 min only
• Oct 3, 2p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, Body Symmetry correction & personal training are now available at this location.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• Sept 13, 445p (30 min only)
• Oct 18, 1p (30 min only)
• Oct 25, 1p (30 min only)
• this is it thru Knee #2 installation
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p. Please contact me directly to schedule a Friday session.

• Oct 6, 4p (30 min only)
• Oct 13, 130p
• Starting January 5, I’ll be in every other week. Sessions for these dates will be available schedule while I’m recovering with bionic knee #2 (Oct 30-Nov 10).
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

Deeply Therapeutic

I’ve finally got someone subletting my space in Austin – YAY!!! Greg moved here from Washington State. His specialty is deep tissue, so if you know anyone interested, please send them his way. He’s also got a BEMER device, and I’ll let you read more about that thru his website.

Whew. I think that’s it. Thanks for coming all the way down here!

Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, as of 8/28/23.

The mountains were calling.

I had to go.

And it was oh so good.

Four days in Montana/Wyoming, visiting Yellowstone & the surrounding area. You’ll be seeing the pics as covers for these updates for a good while. Yeah, it was fabulous.

My right knee has come a long way, and I can tell I’ve not been walking for exercise. That leg was protesting a little just cuz it’s not a movement it’s used to. I’ve not been walking because of the LEFT knee. I kinesiotaped it the first day. That didn’t work. Used a knee strap below AND above the knee cap on day 2, and that was better. Still had to mind how much I did.

But being outdoors… that filled my tank up. Being outdoors in the mountains, that filled my soul. I’m looking forward to our cooler temps here in TX so I can be out more. And now I get to re-adapt to the heat. Doh.

Texas Mamma Jamma update

We did it! YOU did it! I’m officially over the $350 in donations mark.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

Now to get back to riding after a week in the cool temps… I’m up for the challenge! And my knee is greatly appreciating not walking/hiking. I missed my bikes.

You can still donate to my Texas Mamma Jamma ride, either by my fundraiser linked on facebook or the Texas Mamma Jamma page.

Taylor & virtual sessions

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 11a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12p the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Cross country is still in progress, so let me know if you’re looking for something please. I don’t have any openings at the moment for the immediate future. That said….
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, Body Symmetry correction & personal training are now available at this location.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• Oct 25, 1p (30 min only)
• this is it thru Knee #2 installation
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p. Please contact me directly to schedule a Friday session.

• 2023 dates are full at the moment.
• Starting January 5, I’ll be in every other week. Sessions for these dates will be available schedule while I’m recovering with bionic knee #2 (Oct 30-Nov 10).
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

It’s been a week. Last week, I mean. Universe just kept throwing stuff at me. I had to take more downtime than usual, and focus on what I am learning in The Mind. Good practical application.

Breathe in…. Breathe out…

And with last week, my left knee started talking a little. Maybe it was the increased movement in the pool. Or having fun on the bike when I had tailwind. Or cutting down on the Aleve. Whatever it was, it was talking, so I’m taking it easy & being more mindful. Keep the right knee moving (#1), allow the left (#2) to just relax, do some of the movements.

And swim. Just keep swimming. Already starting to ponder where I’ll swim after my local pool closes, a friend’s neighborhood pool closes, and how knee #2’s bionic date plays in. Now that my right knee no longer hurts from driving, I’m not minding the occasion trip in to Austin for a pool. Taylor’s isn’t open on Mondays, so if that’s a swim day for me, I travel. I really do love swimming. Hoping I can get back to it more quickly than I was able with knee #1.

Guinea Pig opportunity

I’ve opened up CST: Enteric Brain (The Gut) guinea pig sessions. Since Austin is running full, they’ll only be available in Taylor. These sessions will focus on going thru the new techniques/information I’ve been learning. These are discounted off the regular CST price, and available in 30 & 60 min sessions. Packages of 3 are also available if you want to experience & explore the depth of the work. Book all 3 when you get the package to make sure you get in, please. Must be used by Oct 27, 2023.

If you’ve got a CST session already scheduled, I’ll probably start adding bits in (vs the whole of new techniques).

Support Sharon’s Ride: Texas Mamma Jamma training update

With the knee starting to protest, I’m focusing more on enjoying my rides. Goal is to move, not move & irritate the knee. This said, I’m still quite comfortable where I am, on my ability to get my 15 miles in and then go massage the Big Wigs after (those that raise over $1500).

I’ve raised $87 so far. Be on the look out on social media of $5 Friday and days I’ll match what you donate.

If you’re ready to support my Texas Mamma Jamma ride, you can go to my fundraiser linked to facebook or the Texas Mamma Jamma page. I great appreciate your support!

Taylor & virtual sessions

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 11a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12p the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Tues, 8/1, 4p (30 min)
• Thurs, 8/3, 130-430p
• Thurs, 8/10, 4p
• Fri, 8/11, 11a
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, Body Symmetry correction & personal training are now available at this location.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• July 19, 1p
• Aug 2, 1p
• Sept 20, 1 (30 min) & 5p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p. Please contact me directly to schedule a Friday session.

• 2023 dates are full at the moment.
• Starting January 5, I’ll be in every other week. Sessions for these dates will be available schedule while I’m recovering with bionic knee #2 (Oct 30-Nov 10).
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

I recently had a client ask what you’re supposed to feel/get/receive out of craniosacral session (CST). Everyone is different, so it’s hard to be precise. You might feel like you’ve been taken out of the fight or flight response: you might feel more together, more in sync. One client felt elongated & like she was floating afterward. You might feel like things shift without putting your finger on what. There can be emotional release, there can be trauma integrations, the relationships around you may change. Sometimes shifts are subtle, other times, obvious. What I feel when I work on you may translate to something entirely different in your world of awareness. And it has a cumulative effect when continued over time. How body & other systems aware are you? That will also make a difference.

And with all of this said, I just started another CST course on The Mind, and at the end of the month, I’ll have another CST class on the “enteric brain”, i.e. your gut. I’ll have discounted guinea pig opportunities available for these (you’ll likely have to pick one) in the next Hello Sunshine. Currently too early to say when I’ll be ready for them. If you’re called to be a guinea pig (squeak!), you’ll be able to schedule up to 3 sessions at the discounted price between when I open them up, and Oct 27 (last work day before knee #2 gets done). First come, first CST’d.

Support Sharon’s Ride: Texas Mamma Jamma training update

I’m just biking along, appreciating, truly, that I don’t have to worry about running or walking in this heat. With biking at least you create your own headwind!

I was recently talking to an athlete, and was recalling my first step into triathlon was doing the bike leg on a relay team at Memphis in May (Olympic Triathlon), probably in 2004, before I ever moved to Austin. I completed the 25 mile bike on my mountain bike in just over 90 min. I’ve still got that mountain bike. It’s been a huge help in my knee rehab – it’s got long pedal crank arms, so I get challenge to my range of motion. My road bike used to have the same long crank arms, but I was having a harder time riding it due to body position. We changed out the pedal crank and it’s now much better. Having the right equipment is huge in getting things moving correctly. I’m grateful to have 2 bikes that improve the knee differently.

As I posted on social media yesterday, I’m almost at 82 miles for the month, and only half way thru. It’s surprising how quickly the miles add up! I guess when I’m riding mostly 4 days per week, it’s gonna quickly. I’m quite happy with my long ride being “just” an hour. I also do 30 & 45 min rides to get it all to fit into my week. One of the big keys to getting exercise in – make it fit your life. I don’t have need, or even desire at this point really, to do more than I’m currently doing.

Next year, hopefully, will be a different story!

If you’re ready to support my ride for the Big Pink Bus, you can go to my fundraiser linked to facebook or the Texas Mamma Jamma page. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Taylor & virtual sessions

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 11a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12p the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Tues, 7/18, 215
• Thurs, 7/20, 2-5p
• Tues, 8/1, 545p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, Body Symmetry correction & personal training are now available at this location! Please contact me directly to schedule a Friday session.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• July 19, 1p
• Aug 2, 1p
• Sept 20, 1 (30 min) & 5p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p

• August 18 (full)
• September 8 (full) & 15 (full)
• No dates in October/November due to Bionic knee #2
• Dec 8, 130p open
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

Class schedule

Sign up here. Please note some shifts are happening now. A few more to come when cross country starts. Please pre-register for Taylor Track Time (T3) – there have been cancellations due to excessive heat. Also, there will be no T3 on 7/27 or 8/10 due to other commitments.

Whew that was longer than I anticipated… Lots going on, and even more coming. I appreciate you reading this far! If I said something to inspire you, I’d love to hear about it!

Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for 7/4/23

Yeah, I’m a day late. I’m posting this on a holiday. A Tuesday. Happy July 4th!

I gave myself the luxury of a tech free weekend, a quick get away. This HS‘s pic comes from sitting on a deck at Inks Lake, watching these glorious little hummingbirds flitter about. It kind of captures the whole weekend.

Ahhhhh.

Just a little time away. Haven’t really taken anything big – much less away – in a year, since the knee started acting up & getting ready for replacement about this time last year. I’ve taken time off, but not away. That was the key. Also had to get my critter sitters re-acquainted with protocols so I can take a bigger vacation later, before Knee #2 enters its next phase.

Knee #1 is progressing nicely

My right knee is continuing to get better. I’m actually getting “dents” in the upper half – it’s had a lot of inflammation since it got tweaked in 2019, so this is super exciting for me to see! I posted this morning on my FB & IG pages that today was the first day the ankle didn’t take 5 min to warm up & start behaving correctly. I just got on Hunts with Hawks (my mountain bike), and it behaved. Which also means the knee felt good. By the end of the ride, both knees were actually feeling strong!

And THEN….

I went for a swim. Normally as I do an open turn to go back the way I came, I have to favor the R knee. Not today! It was the one I pushed off with! It felt like I could get my hips into the wall, bend the knees, and get a good push off. Again, a surprise! I’ll take it! The left knee (#2) is getting a little cranky these days, so the right working better is a good thing.

And THEN….

My water bottle spilled a little, I thought I had cleaned it up. Alas, I started to slip on it a little later (post-swim), and caught myself, and did an actual graceful slide to sitting on the ground. Neither knee protests. Neither knee touches the ground. Both knees bent well. No consequences. Whew.

I’ve come a LONG WAY. Again, it goes back to daily TLC.

Support Sharon’s Ride: Texas Mamma Jamma training update

Basic info, cuz I shouldn’t assume you know what this is all about:

Funds raised for the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride supports the Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus. The Big Pink Bus offers free or low-cost breast cancer screenings on a state-of-the-art mobile mammography bus. Patients receive high-quality 3D breast imaging services. Lone Star Circle of Care qualifies eligible uninsured patients for safety net programs, and a sliding fee scale will be available according to household size and income.

The Big Pink Bus began offering mammography services in July 2021.

I’ve now got my fundraiser linked to facebook, as well as the regular page

Austin Studio space available to sublet

I’ve got someone coming in September 1 on Mondays & Tuesdays, so that leaves regularly schedulable times on Thursday & weekends. And on Monday & Wednesday until he gets here.

• Fully furnished.
• BYOS & Massage supplies.
• Our room also has a slider & small balcony. Includes hall bathroom, small kitchenette/break room.
• Lake Creek Parkway & 183/Northwest Austin. Easy access.
• $150 – $350/mo, depending on how often you want to use.
• Hourly option also available.
• I’m there on Wednesday, 1-2 Fridays per month.
• Room will be repainted & décor updated soon.
• What day works for you?

Taylor & virtual sessions

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 11a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12p the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Thurs, 7/6, 245p (LMK if you’re wanting & it doesn’t show)
• Tues, 7/18, 245-430p
• Thurs, 7/20, 1-430p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy & personal training are now available at this location! Friday hours will be 130-4p, cuz I don’t want to deal with traffic, and I start at 8a. See below for dates. You will need to contact me directly to schedule Fridays.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• Aug 2, 1p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p

• July 14 (full)
• August 18 (full)
• September 8 (full) & 15 (full)
• No dates in October/November due to Bionic knee #2
• Dec 8, 130p open
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

Class schedule

Sign up here. Please note some shifts are happening now. A few more to come when cross country starts.

Another pic from the deck at Inks Lake. That’s the Moon peeking through.

Whew that was longer than I anticipated… Lots going on, and even more coming. I appreciate you reading this far! If I said something to inspire you, I’d love to hear about it!

 Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for 6/19/23

This month I got offered the opportunity to do something that completes a circle. I started my running career with middle & high school cross country & track. I got invited to coach Holy Family middle school cross country a few weeks ago. At first I was like “when could I fit that in??? I can’t do that…”, and then, an hour later, I figured out I only really needed to move 1 thing and shift another, and I could in fact return to my roots. So for 10 weeks this fall, I’m shifting my schedule. And coaching middle school cross country.

I’m excited! Think of all these little people I get to influence! I get to make running FUN for them. Hopefully I can give them something they will enjoy for years to come. While I’m “only” the assistant coach, you never know where this will lead!

October 14th is the final meet, which helped pick when…

Knee #2 becomes bionic

My right knee is finally far enough along that I got permission to schedule knee #2. I planned it so holidays give me a break along the way as I resume normal work, after I take a full 2 weeks off this time right after surgery (please see Studio closings below). Yes, it will also be the return of cousin Amy!

Texas Mamma Jamma training update

Why am I doing this?

I’ve been fortunate enough not to have cancer. I’ve had a lot of blunt force trauma. But I can still move. I can still get out there. I’ve got 1 bionic knee, and a 2nd scheduled. Not everyone going thru cancer has the ability to get out & bike/walk/swim/move, for a variety of reasons.

Last year I swam for the American Red Cross. This year, I’m biking for something closer to home – the Big Pink Bus. Getting mammograms out into communities that might not have access. Everyone deserves a chance to make sure they stay healthy. Yeah, Texas Mamma Jamma is a big deal here in Taylor. A client commented on this the other day. Right here in my community.

Your support graciously accepted 9/15/2023. If you prefer, you can send to me, and I’ll add it to the fund – just specify that it’s for Texas Mamma Jamma!

Austin Studio space available to sublet

For a variety of reasons, the Austin studio is now leased by ME! and I’m looking for other massage therapists or similar to sublet.

Maybe someone that needs some space to meet with clients in Austin? They’ll have the massage table as a nice work space that can be pushed up against the wall. Please pass along if you know someone!

• Fully furnished.
• BYOS & Massage supplies.
• Our room also has a slider & small balcony. Includes hall bathroom, small kitchenette/break room.
• Lake Creek Parkway & 183/Northwest Austin. Easy access.
• $150 – $350/mo, depending on how often you want to use.
• Hourly option also available.
• I’m there on Wednesday, 1-2 Fridays per month.
• Room will be repainted & décor updated soon.
• What day works for you?

Guinea pig updates

This is almost it – Guinea Pig Season will be over July 1… Sign up by then to receive the benefits!

• Bioenergetics – How in-balance are you with the world around you AND within you? How well is your battery recharging? Partake of a scan, and see where you are, and where we can take you!
• Body Symmetry Corrective Training (Beta version) – Get lots of self-knowledge on what you can do to move as easily as possible. Yes, it’ll take work on your part and you are totally worth it. It’s still a 5-session package.

Taylor & virtual sessions

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 10a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12 the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Tues, 6/20, 330p
• Thurs, 6/22, 1230 & 330p
• Fri, 6/23, 930a
• closed July 3 & 4
• Thurs, 7/6, 330p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin sessions

Massage, craniosacral therapy, personal training, and guinea pig sessions are now available at this location! Friday hours will be 130-4p, cuz I don’t want to deal with traffic. See below for dates. You will need to contact me directly for scheduling Fridays. Since it is random at this point, its just easier this way.

Post-full bionic knees, I’m looking at every other Friday in Austin, 130-4p. Starts (tentatively) January 5, 2024.

Wednesdays, 1-630p

• July 12, 1p
• July 26, 1p (30 min
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p

• June 23 (full)
• July 14 (full)
• August 18 (full)
• September 8 (full) & 15 (full)
• No dates in October/November due to Bionic knee #2
• Dec 8, 130p open
• last minute openings happen – ask please!

Studio closings

Class schedule

Sign up here. Please note some shifts are happening now. A few more to come when cross country starts.

Whew that was longer than I anticipated… Lots going on, and even more coming. I appreciate you reading this far! If I said something to inspire you, I’d love to hear about it!

No actual guinea pigs involved. Again.

Bioenergetic Wellness Coaching

Using tools form the emerging field of bioenergetics, I assess and correct your body’s energy and communication systems, improve the body’s own ability to heal and stay healthy.

I can show you your energy blockages and give you contactless holistic care from your home. We can add a quick scan on to any in-person/virtual session you’re already here for and schedule your 30 min review session later. Scan does not have to be done in person. Ask me how!

This guinea pig opportunity can be done 1 of 3 ways:

1: Do a scan & follow up with a 30 min session to review your results. $30. No other obligation.

2: Try one of the Infoceuticals from of the Feel Good collection. $30. No scan required, just a conversation on what would best suite you; or…

3: Do your scan, we review your results, and you decide to try your personal set of Infoceuticals (5 bottles). $150. 

What is an Infoceutical?

Using structured water – we are 99% water so it’s the best way to hold & carry info – NES Health imprints the water to different information ‘codes’ using sound & light & high voltage electricity – that’s how it stays put in the solution.  It’s physics. It’s on the quantum level.

The Infoceutical provides the correct info to that which got distorted or imbalanced due to stress, life, trauma. It’s based on 36 y of decoding the human body field.

What’s the Feel Good collection?

Just like it says… they help you feel good. Your scan may indicate these, or you may just want to get the effect. Here’s some examples: 

Chill

• Chill encourages a calm mental state, and the releasing of emotional and sensory data. May be helpful when suffering from constant, long-term stress.

Night Infoceutical

• Matches to the parasympathetic nervous system, which governs rest and repair. Helps to protect against electromagnetic radiation and artificial light pollution while you sleep. Also helps the body sync with natural circadian rhythms and produce melatonin and DHEA at night. (I sleep so much better on this). 

ESR

• Emotional Stress Release supports the release of emotional stress, soothes the digestive tract, and may assist in the absorption of nutrients. May be applied topically to areas of physical trauma.

And there’s more. This is just a taste. I’m happy to send you a full list if you’d like.

The good news – you can decide at your session which you wan to do. 

There is a deadline for this: July 1, 2023.

Got questions? Shoot me a text/email.

Ready to give it a try?

My little vacation, an extra long Memorial Day weekend. Not just time off for healing.

Away from technology, Away from the normal routine. Getting some me time. I’ve not had a real break since well before the knee replacement (Dec 2022). I’ve take a little time off here & there, but 5 days together… I needed that.

I started biking back in April – and managed 54 miles that month. In May I got to 114. Just prior to becoming bionic, I was at about 130 miles/month. I’m feeling stronger every day. I think this is a good level of biking to be at for now, as I focus on getting the other knee ready for it’s journey. I see the knee doc on Tuesday, and we shall see what he says.

I’ve added more strength training in, and over the holiday weekend started swimming in Taylor’s outdoor community pool. I know I said it last time, but it really DOES feel to feel good again. To move. To be outdoors. This second knee I intend to be a breeze.

Before Knee #2 though, my life is gonna get a little crazy… More on this in the next Hello Sunshine.

Texas Mamma Jamma training update

I started off my vacation with getting a new bike fit – I had put shorter pedal cranks on, which make it easier for my knee to go over the top of the pedal stroke. Need a few weeks of riding to see how that felt – nothing majorly off, but minorly – and then refit the bike. Eric at Blur Cycleworks is a bit fit genius. I always find it fascinating to watch him process thru my issues – specifically the knees & ankle, which he’s not had to deal with before. I’d take his guessing what to do over pretty much anyone else’s guess.

First bike on it after the new fit – even being in the small ring (also his suggestion for my current state of training), I went farther, faster & felt better. I’ll take it. Bike fit is such a huge key. I appreciate Eric’s knowledge.

Donations being accepted now thru 9/15/2023. If you prefer, you can send to me, and I’ll add it to the fund – just specify that it’s for Texas Mamma Jamma.

Austin Studio space available to sublet

For a variety of reasons, the Austin studio is now leased by ME! and I’m looking for other massage therapists or similar to sublet. Please pass along if you know someone!

• Fully furnished.
• BYOS & Massage supplies. Our room also has a slider & small balcony. Includes hall bathroom, small kitchenette/break room.
• Lake Creek Parkway & 183/Northwest Austin. Easy access.
• $150 – $350/mo, depending on how often you want to use.
• Hourly option also available.
• I’m there on Wednesday, 1-2 Fridays per month.
• Room will be repainted & decor updated soon.
• What day works for you?

Guinea pig update

I got 1 out… still working on the 2nd… next week hopefully!

• Bioenergetics – how in-balance are you with the world around you AND within you? How well is your battery recharging?
• Body Symmetry Corrective Training – I sent this one out last week. Take a look. Sign up. Get lots of self-knowledge on what you can do to move as easily as possible. Yes, it’ll take work on your part and you are totally worth it. It’s available in a 5-session package thru June 15. Check out the link for more details, if it snuck by you before.

Personal Pilates/Training + free group fun

Prepay for Personal Pilates, get a class free. Quality time working on just you, then a group experience of your choice. You can choose from Personal Pilates or Personal Training, in person or virtual, and choose any of my class formats to get a different workout experience. All for the price of your personal session. You choose length – 30, 45 or 60 min – then format, and we’re off to the races! Schedule now to get the most of your June!

Class sessions must be used the week of your personal sessions.

Taylor & virtual session updates

Taylor hours:

• Tuesdays, 10a-630p
• Thursdays, 12n-7p
• Fridays, 8-130p (or until 12 the weeks I’m in Austin)

Here’s what’s available for the next bit.

• Thurs, 6/8, 130p (30 min) & 330p
• Thurs, 6/22, 330p
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Austin updates –

Well, I ended up signing the lease myself for this space, so I’m moving the driveway stuff INDOORS to the Studio, and expanding a few hours. Massage, CST, personal training, and guinea pig sessions are now available at this location! Friday hours will be 130-4p, cuz I don’t want to deal with traffic. See below for dates. You will need to contact me directly for scheduling all but Guinea Pig sessions.

Wednesdays

• July 12, 1p & 5p.
• last minute openings happen – keep checking in or ask please!

Fridays – 130-4p

• June 16 (full) & 23 (230-4 open)
• July 14 (full)
• August 18 (full)
• September 8 (full) & 15 (full)

Studio closings

• 7/3-4 (M-Tu)
• 7/28 (F; workshop)
• 8/4 (F) – odd hours TBA due to workshop
• 8/21-25 (M-F)
• 10/13 (F)
• Thanksgiving & Christmas breaks TBD

Class schedule

Tuesday

• 1045a: Pilates Mat, 1h 
• 5p: Everything Under the Moon, 30 min (EUTM)

Wednesday

• 10:45a: Viniyoga, 1h

Thursday

• 5p: Everything Under the Moon, 30 min (EUTM)
• 6p: Taylor Track Time! (1h) 

Whew that was longer than I anticipated… Lots going on. I appreciate you reading this far! If I said something to inspire you, I’d love to hear about it!

It’s here!

The first of 2 info emails about guinea pig opportunities:

Corrective Exercise Programming

Session 1: Let’s take a look at your foundation. 

I’ll evaluate the alignment of your pelvis, shoulders, spine, uh, everything. Make some serious notes so we can show change later. I’ll give you a thing or 2 to do at home to start working on your re-alignment. 

You’ll have your home program available on an app. You mark you do it. It holds you accountable. I check in. You check in.

Session 2-4: Quicker evaluation of your foundation, & update your home program. 

You continue home program. App continues to hold you accountable.

Session 5: Deeper look at your foundation again. 

See what’s changed. If your re-alignment is now holding.

It’s the consistency that is going to get you out of your chronic issues. Expect to spend a year working on your issues, and then maintenance. 

Sessions are 30 min long for this guinea pig.

Ideally…

1st & 2nd session would be schedule a week apart.

2nd thru 5th session would be scheduled every 2 weeks.

I acknowledge it is summer. Schedules go awry. Do your best, schedule ASAP so that you get in & it works for you. 

For the package option, you must start by June 15. 

Individual sessions: $30 ($60/h)

5 sessions package price: $125 ($50/h)

After July, rate is $90/hour

(I’ll decide session length after this guinea pig time frame is up)

So:

 1) buy your package

2) schedule your sessions, in Taylor or Austin

3) be ready to learn, be held accountable, and feel better.