My Therapy by Michelle

🍂 Thursday Wellness with My Therapy by Michelle
Hello, October! 🎃🍁
A new month is here, bringing cooler weather, changing leaves, and another opportunity to prioritize your health and wellness.
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗 This month is an important reminder to stay informed, keep up with recommended screenings, and support the women and families affected by breast cancer.
💗 Breast Cancer Awareness
Early detection matters. Stay familiar with your body and talk with your healthcare provider about the breast cancer screening schedule that is appropriate for your age, history, and individual risk.
For clients currently undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, massage should always be adapted to your individual needs. Oncology massage uses specialized techniques and modifications designed with comfort, safety, and your medical circumstances in mind.
💆🏽‍♀️ Why Consistent Massage Matters
Massage isn't just something to schedule when your body is already hurting. Consistency can help you stay ahead of tension and make bodywork part of your overall wellness routine.
Regular massage may help:
Reduce muscular tension and soreness
Support relaxation and stress management
Improve flexibility and comfortable movement
Encourage body awareness
Support recovery after activity
Give you dedicated time to slow down and recharge
Think maintenance—not just emergency care. Your body benefits from the things you do consistently.
🍁 Fall Self-Care Ideas
As the season changes, give yourself permission to slow down and reset. Take a fall walk and enjoy the cooler weather, drink plenty of water even when you're not feeling as thirsty, stretch for 5–10 minutes each morning, prepare warm nourishing meals, protect your sleep routine, enjoy an Epsom salt bath, unplug from your phone for an hour, or schedule some quiet time just for yourself.
And yes… book your massage before your body starts begging for one! 😊
🍂 October Reminder
October appointments can fill quickly, so don't wait until you're hurting to make wellness a priority.
My Therapy by Michelle LLC
Where Wellness Meets Results.
💗 Take care of your body.
🍂 Protect your peace.
💧 Stay hydrated.
💆🏽‍♀️ Stay consistent.
October affirmation:
“I give myself permission to rest, restore, and make my well-being a priority.”

Monday Wellness | Hello, October 🍂

Happy Monday from My Therapy by Michelle! October is almost here, and it's a good time to check in with your body and make room for the care you need.

Before your massage: Please hydrate, shower before your visit, and arrive a few minutes before your appointment time. That gives you a moment to settle in so we can begin on time.

What can massage do for you? Massage can help you relax, ease muscle tension, and provide short-term relief for some types of pain. The right session depends on what your body needs:

Therapeutic massage focuses on areas of tension and discomfort.

Medical massage uses targeted techniques to address a specific concern as part of your care plan.

Lymphatic drainage uses gentle, specialized techniques.

Pregnancy massage is adapted for comfort during pregnancy.

Oncology massage is adjusted to a person's treatment and health needs.

Tell me what you are experiencing when you book, and we will choose the best approach together.

A simple meal prep plan for this week: Cook one protein, such as chicken, turkey, tofu, or beans; prepare a grain like brown rice or quinoa; and wash or roast a few vegetables. Mix them into bowls, wraps, or salads throughout the week. Keep fruit and yogurt ready for easy snacks.

A gentle October check-in: If your mood has been low, try a short walk, keep a regular sleep routine, reach out to someone you trust, and make time for an activity you enjoy. Small steps can support your well-being. If sadness or loss of interest lasts two weeks or more, please speak with a health professional. You deserve support.

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Here's to a new month of caring for yourself, one choice at a time.

Michelle Barefield

My Therapy by Michelle LLC

Where Wellness Meets Results

🌿 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY with My Therapy by Michelle LLC 🌿
Where Wellness Meets Results.

Your body communicates with you every day. Tight shoulders, stiff hips, headaches, fatigue, and nagging aches can be reminders that it’s time to slow down and take care of yourself.

💆🏽‍♀️ Why make massage part of your wellness routine?
Regular therapeutic massage may help: • Reduce muscle tension and soreness
• Improve flexibility and mobility
• Promote relaxation and stress relief
• Support circulation
• Improve body awareness and recovery
• Keep you moving and doing the things you enjoy
🥗 Wednesday Wellness Tip:
Think anti-inflammatory when building your plate. Add foods such as berries, leafy greens, salmon, walnuts, olive oil, avocado, and colorful vegetables. And don’t forget your water!
🚶🏽‍♀️ Movement matters, too.
Even a 10–20 minute walk, gentle stretching, or mobility work can help break up long periods of sitting. Your body was designed to MOVE.
✨ Today’s Affirmations “I am making my health a priority.”
“I listen when my body asks for rest.”
“Small healthy choices add up.”
“I deserve time to restore and recharge.”
📅 October appointments are open!
Don’t wait until you’re hurting to make yourself a priority. Book ahead, especially if you need a specific day or time.
🎁 Have a gift certificate or account credit? Put it to good use and schedule your self-care.
My Therapy by Michelle LLC
💚 Therapeutic Massage • Lymphatic Drainage • Pregnancy Massage • Oncology Massage • Recovery & Wellness
📍 Lawrenceville, GA
✨ HSA/FSA accepted

TUESDAY MASSAGE WELLNESS | My Therapy by Michelle LLC
Where Wellness Meets Results.

🦴 Arthritis & Massage Therapy
Arthritis can bring joint stiffness, soreness, and limited mobility. Massage may be a helpful part of a wellness routine by relaxing surrounding muscles, supporting circulation, and helping some people feel less stiff and move more comfortably.
Pressure and techniques should always be adjusted to your comfort level, especially during an arthritis flare-up. Massage complements—not replaces—medical care.
🥗 Add More Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Support your body from the inside out! Consider adding: • Salmon, sardines, or other fatty fish
• Blueberries and strawberries
• Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens
• Walnuts and almonds
• Olive oil
• Avocado
• Turmeric and ginger
• Beans and whole grains
And don’t forget your water! 💧
📅 ONE APPOINTMENT LEFT THIS FRIDAY!
There is one massage appointment available this Friday. If your body has been asking for some attention, don’t wait until the discomfort gets worse.
🍂 October appointments are open!
Remember, my calendar opens in advance, so booking early gives you the best selection of dates and times. If you have a gift certificate, this is a great time to get your appointment on the calendar.
☔ Rainy-Day Affirmations
✨ I will not allow a gloomy day to determine my mood.
✨ I give myself permission to slow down and recharge.
✨ My body deserves care, movement, and rest.
✨ I choose peace over pressure today.
✨ Just like the rain, this moment will pass.
✨ I am grateful for another day to care for myself.
🌧️ Rain outside. Wellness inside.
My Therapy by Michelle LLC
📍 Lawrenceville, GA
💆🏽‍♀️ Therapeutic • Lymphatic • Pregnancy • Oncology • Recovery Massage
💳 HSA/FSA Accepted

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