Author: sophiamassagetherapist
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Ashiatsu Training in Tucson
Every year I like to dedicate time to continuing education in the areas that I love to specialize in. I have been working with Southwest Ashiatsu Academy and Bodywork for a decade with training. They are based out in Arizona and although it’s a long trip to get there, the training is worth every second. […]
Read MoreBest of SLC 2023 Awards
I am so excited to announce that my practice has officially won Best of SLC in Massage Therapy for 2023. This has been an amazing experience to be able to serve the community with compassion, kindness, presence, and empathy. I truly know this is what I meant to do and am thankful everyday to be […]
Read MoreAugust is Here, and So Is: Simplify Your Life Week
The first week of August is Simplify Your Life Week. So here are some things you can do this week to make life a little easier. To Do Lists: Often we feel the most overwhelmed by our to-do lists. They sit in the back of our mind and drain our energy. A valuable exercise to […]
Read MoreSpring Time is the Best Time to Get Moving
Spring is the best time to get moving Spring is in the air and has some of the best weather for any of those 5ks, Warrior dashes or bicycle rides. Why? Because the weather is perfect! If you want to move your muscles, signing up for any of these events is a great goal to […]
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Best of SLC 2022
I am so excited to announce that my practice won Best of SLC 2022! This has been an amazing year of hard work, education, and growth. My heart feels so full of gratitude that I have received recognition of my efforts to provide a clean, safe, and healing environment for all of you. I look […]
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Add On Spotlight: Lymphatic Drainage for the Stomach
Lymphatic drainage is often used as a way to aid the body’s natural detox process. This unique massage technique stimulates lymph flow and enhances the clearance of accumulated toxic waste in the body. Yes, that is right.. WASTE. Lymph contains a variety of substances including proteins, salts, fats, water and white blood cells. Typically, you’re […]
Read MoreHow To Tell if Your Lymphatic System is Having Trouble
Typically, our bodies do a decent job at moving our lymph fluid by movement, exercise, and even deep breathing. However, there are times when issues arise where our bodies need help moving lymph that may be accumulating. Why does it accumulate? This could be due to surgery, trauma to lymph nodes, previous cancers, sedentary lifestyle, […]
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My Adventure to Colorado to Learn Ashi-Thai
My Trip to Learn Ashi-Thai I’ve always had a desire to learn the art of Thai Massage. I envisioned I’d be doing this in Thailand and taking a few months to live outside my normal life. But then Covid hit. It’s a one day thing now. In fact, I probably still will once travel restrictions […]
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Help Fight Hunger with the Utah Food Bank
Did you know 12.8% of Utah’s population, or 410,000 individuals, are unsure where their next meal will come from? Together, we can fight hunger statewide. All month long my office is hosting a food drive for the Utah Food Bank. Please bring in any non-perishable or canned goods to fill up our Utah Food Bank […]
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Hot Stone Massage is Back
With the change of temperature, I decided it was time to bring hot stone massage therapy back! For those that have been in office, you know I offer a complimentary hot stone add on. This is to target a specific muscle group of choice. That add on is still available for a specific muscle group […]
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