Zen Kneads: Body, Mind, and Spirit

08/20/2026

Good morning! What mood do you choose to live in today? I choose gratitude. The Universe always provides and I am truly grateful for the life I get to live. There is so much to be thankful for. Create a beautiful day.

08/14/2026

Check this out! I’m soooo excited to have a Pilates studio and wellness/movement/chiro space locally! Now to schedule myself a time to get over there!

Tomorrow is our first Foundations Friday at The MET!

If you’ve been curious about Reformer Pilates but weren’t sure where to begin, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try.

Join Amy and Laise tomorrow, Friday, August 14 at 12 PM for a basic semi-private Reformer class designed to help you learn the foundations, get comfortable with the equipment, and experience Pilates in a supportive, small-group setting.

For Foundations Fridays, we’re offering a special $35 drop-in rate!

New to Pilates? That’s exactly who we created this for.

Space is limited. Contact The MET today to grab your spot for tomorrow!

08/06/2026

Words have power. Language is a conversation with the universe. What is said and thought holds meaning. Choose wisely.

08/05/2026

When you love what you do, you’ll never work another day. It’s all play over here! I get to “work” in some of the coolest places with some of the BEST people! Any day I am with Bee Balanced Therapies and Debbie Gray Nelson I am GUARANTEED a pretty awesome day!! Also, call me biased, I think Camden Yards is one of the prettiest baseball stadiums. wellnessworks

07/28/2026

Be.

07/10/2026

Self-care should be non-negotiable. Frederick county does an EXCELLENT job of showing their employees they are valued and appreciated! Seated massage to close out the work week is pretty darn AWESOME! Happy Fri-YAYYYY y’all!

Contact me to bring this to your office, festival, bridal party, reception, cookout event, and more, I’d LOVE to hear from you!!

07/10/2026

I L💜VE cupping. In my practice I utilize both static (the cups stay in a set place) and dynamic cupping (I use the cups to glide and move the tissue). Being human, I am limited to compression, pressing into the body. Whereas cupping, as an extension of my hands, allows for decompression, where the vacuum suction lifts tissues and allows for movement and manipulation of the tissue in a different way. Neuromuscular decompression cupping, also known as myofascial decompression (MFD), is a therapeutic technique that uses negative pressure to lift skin and underlying tissues, promoting increased blood flow, reduced muscle tension, and improved mobility. Unlike deep tissue work, which compresses from above, cupping decompresses from below — which is why it’s so effective for areas that don’t always respond to pressure-based techniques. When the tissue is lifted, it allows blood and lymph to flow more freely, nerves to reset, and stuck fascia to glide again. Please note, that on occasion, the cups may leave marks, making you look like you were waltzing with an octopus. Bonus at Zen Kneads is I also have star ⭐️ and heart 💜 cups, which make for a fun conversation starter. I’m accepting new clients. Please contact me with questions and to book.

06/24/2026

Exhale and shake it off. Let that tension go! Keeping ourselves in a sympathetic (flight or fight) mode increases stress in our body, creates inflammation, and is a driver to dis-ease. Take time for self care. Preventative maintenance. Make it tangible, what is physically showing up? Do you feel tight in your chest? Notice your breath, are you holding it? Where are your shoulders? Are you wearing them like earrings? Are you furrowing your brow? Narrowing your eyes? Recognize these signs and intentionally practice releasing this tangible tension.
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