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Girl. Get your massage.

You’ve stretched it.
Rolled it.
Ignored it.
Slept weird and blamed the pillow.

You've earned it. 😂

It's time. Book it.

Last week I talked about why Domestic Violence Awareness Month is personal to me, and about the importance of safety, consent, and having control over your own body.

This week, I want to share a resource for our River Valley community…because awareness is important, but knowing where to turn when you need help is just as important.

Where can I go? Who can I call?

For our River Valley community, one of those places is the Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Their services are free and confidential, and you do not have to stay in their shelter to receive help.

They provide:

💜 A 24/7 emergency shelter
💜 Domestic violence support
💜 Sexual assault services
💜 Safety planning
💜 Help navigating Orders of Protection
💜 Housing, employment and childcare-resource assistance
💜 Human trafficking resources
💜 Emotional support and community referrals

They also work with survivors who are trying to figure out what their next step even looks like.

If you need help or have questions about leaving an abusive situation:

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-359-0056

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

And for those of us asking, “How can I help?”

You can donate, volunteer, attend or support their events, sponsor their work, or help provide items from their urgent-needs list.

Someone in your life may need this number someday.

Knowing where help exists…and sharing it…matters. 💜

That ache across your low back when you finally stand up.
You straighten slowly.
Take a few stiff steps.
Then eventually things loosen up.

Massage can work with the low back, glutes, hamstrings, and surrounding fascia to reduce some of that tension and help movement feel less painful.

That deep ache right in front of your ear.
Your jaw feels tired.
Your temples hurt.
Chewing feels like work.

Focused massage can address the muscles around…and inside…the jaw that spends hours clenching, gripping, and working overtime.

I’m always grateful when someone trusts me not only to work with what’s hurting, but to help them better understand what we’re finding along the way. Thank you for such kind words…and for trusting me with your care. 🩵

If something has been bothering you for a while, we can take a closer look together.

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A newsletter on a big change coming for my family in 2027.

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In case you were wondering….I ADORE my job and my clients. You guys are the BEST! And I appreciate every single one of you. 🩵

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

This month is personal to me.

I’m a survivor of domestic violence, and because of that, I understand on a very personal level how important it is to feel safe, to have your boundaries respected, and to know that your voice matters.

That carries into the way I practice massage, too.

On my table, consent is ongoing.

You can ask me to stop.
You can change your mind.
You can say you don’t want an area worked.
You can stay fully clothed if that feels safer.
You never have to explain why.
And a “yes” at the beginning of a session doesn’t mean you can’t say “no” later.

Your body belongs to you…always.

Throughout October, I’ll be highlighting organizations doing important work for survivors and families in both of the communities I serve: Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy in Greeley, Monarch 61 Project in Van Buren, and the Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith. These are places where your donation and volunteerism make a real difference.

If you or someone you know needs support:

💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788

Help is available 24/7.

Awareness matters. Resources matter. Believing survivors matters. And creating spaces where people feel safe and in control of their own bodies matters, too.

But your shoulders have been asking for it all week…so here we are. 😂

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October is filling in on both sides of the map. 🍂✨

Here’s what I still have available this month in Colorado + Arkansas. If your shoulders have been living up by your ears, your jaw has been working overtime, or your body is just asking for a little attention…this is your sign. 😉

Grab the time that works for you before someone else does. 💙

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