It's that time of year again - Spring brings many tree branches down, weeds, and so much work to do in the yard! I often see clients with pain or injuries caused by overdoing it in the Spring with yard work.

Here's some tips to prevent injury while doing some Spring clean up in your yard:

1. Warm up first.
   Go for a short walk or do some jumping jacks before you dive right in to bending over repeatedly to pick up those tree branches. 
   
   
2. Lift with your legs.
   Remember that the power comes from your legs and rear when lifting, keep your back straight and bend with your knees and hips.
   
   
3. Take breaks.
   Don't try to do it all at once. Take frequent breaks to hydrate and stretch. Overworking yourself increases the likelihood of getting lax on your body mechanics and more prone to injuring yourself.
   
   
4. Kneel instead of bend.
   Kneel on a rubber gardening mat, sit on a wheeled gardening stool, or sit directly on the ground instead of bending at the waist.
   
   
5. Mix it up.
   Vary your gardening tasks each time. Do a little pruning work, raking, bending work, digging, etc. Don’t continuously perform any particular activity for a long period.
   
   

And whether you overdo it or not, remember that massage therapy is an important part of taking care of yourself in every season!

Here's to a healthy and happy Spring,
​Cindy

You may have noticed that I recently got new sheets for the massage studio. The SOFTEST, MOST AMAZING SHEETS.

The Comphy sheets were designed for the spa and hospitality industries. ("Developed for spa. designed for ahh." as their tagline says!) These sheets were so popular in the spa industry, that they started a line for the home.

These linens actually get softer with more washes. They are microfiber, so I can't even give you a thread count to compare them to because microfiber is woven way tighter than cotton could ever be.

I was actually testing these out with just a couple of sets before committing to them, and every client who got on the table when I used the comphy sheets commented immediately on how soft they are.

So I'm thrilled to announce that not only can you enjoy these linens during your massage, but they are also available to order for your home. They have not only bed sheets, but also all of these linens available:

• Quilted Blanket
• Wash Cloth
• Bath Sheet
• Pillow Sham
• Quilted Bed Dust Ruffle
• Bath Towel
• Hand Towel
• Down Alternative Pillow - Soft
• Down Alternative Pillow - Medium
• Down Alternative Pillow - Firm
• Down and Feather Pillow
• Down Pillow
• Down Blanket
• Down Alternative Blanket
• Down Comforter
• Down Alternative Comforter
• Plus a line for babies!

​They aren't as spendy as you might think. A King size set of sheets is just under $150. When you order through me, I offer you FREE SHIPPING and it's shipped right to your door. (Unless you prefer to pick them up at my studio.) Just email me what you'd like to order, and I'll take care of the rest! You can see color swatches and catalogs at the studio, as well.