Twisted Tree Integrated Therapy

09/02/2026

Things massage school definitely did not prepare me for: become my own IT department. I still don't know what CNAME is... but the email is working now, im calling that a win

09/02/2026

Sometimes what feels like a motivation problem is really a transition problem.

We move from work to home, one task to another, one conversation to the next, screen time straight into bedtime—and expect our brains and bodies to instantly switch gears.

That doesn’t always happen very gracefully.

A transition doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be 30 seconds of stillness, changing clothes when you get home, stepping outside, washing your face, taking a short walk, or simply giving yourself one minute before asking your attention to go somewhere else.

You may not need to push yourself harder.

You may just need a little space between what just happened and whatever comes next.

Save this for one of those days when everything starts running together.

08/31/2026

Spent the day prepping inventory for the MPU seminar coming up at the end of September. Then moved on to good food, good drinks, and great friends

08/30/2026

Sound work in a treatment session can look a little different than simply having a singing bowl playing somewhere in the room.
I can change where the sound originates, how close or far away it is, and how it moves through the space around the person on the table.
Sometimes I’ll work with one bowl at a time. Sometimes several tones are used together. And just like the other tools in my treatment room, I’m not trying to use everything simply because it’s available.
The choices depend on the person, the session, and the kind of sensory experience I’m trying to create that day.
This is one of the things I wanted to finally get on camera because it makes much more sense when you can actually see it happening.

There’s a lot more to these bowls than putting one in the corner and making pretty sounds.

08/27/2026

One of the things I’ve been wanting to show more of is what Therapeutic ASMR actually looks like in a treatment setting.

It can include slow brushing, combing, different textures, gentle scalp tools, soft makeup brushes, and other forms of intentional sensory input.

The goal isn’t to use every tool in every session. Just like the rest of my work, it’s about choosing what fits the person in front of me and creating an experience that feels comfortable, predictable, and unhurried.

Some people respond beautifully to this kind of very light sensory work, and it gives me another option when a quieter, gentler approach makes sense.

I finally got some of it on camera today, so you’ll be seeing more of these techniques around here.

08/26/2026

The glamorous side of massage therapy. 😂

Fresh linens, stripped tables, laundry piles, folding, resetting, and doing it all over again.

It may not be the part anyone books an appointment for, but it’s a very real part of the work behind every session.

Not every behind-the-scenes moment is peaceful music and pretty treatment rooms.

Sometimes it’s just me, a mountain of laundry, and a very committed relationship with fitted sheets.

08/25/2026

Busy days have a way of making even basic self-care feel like one more thing you’re supposed to accomplish.

But taking care of yourself doesn’t always have to mean stopping everything, creating a perfect routine, or finding an extra hour you don’t have.

Sometimes it’s much smaller than that.

Unclench your jaw when you notice it. Change positions. Take a minute between tasks instead of rushing straight into the next one. Eat before you’re running on empty. Drink some water. Let one nonessential thing become tomorrow’s problem.

None of those things are dramatic, but they can make a full day feel a little easier on your body.

The goal isn’t to do wellness perfectly. It’s to give yourself a little support while real life is still happening around you.

If today is one of those days, pick just one thing from this list. That’s enough.

Save this for the next busy day when you need a reminder that taking care of yourself still counts, even when you don’t have much time.

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

Another extremely serious day at Twisted Tree.

Today’s office visitor conducted a complete inspection of the lobby, checked several important corners, supervised operations, and generally made sure everyone was doing their job properly.

Performance review: excellent.

Professional qualifications: unclear.

Compensation requirements: probably snacks.

I spend a lot of time sharing the treatments, tools, and wellness side of what happens around here, but honestly, these random little moments are some of my favorite parts of the job.

So tonight’s post has absolutely no lesson attached to it.

Just a cute dog making the day better.

I think we can all use a little more of that.

08/21/2026

One thing I’ve learned after years of doing bodywork is that there really isn’t one approach that works for everybody.

Deep pressure absolutely has its place, and there are plenty of people who love it and therapists who do that kind of work extremely well. It just isn’t the style of bodywork I tend to gravitate toward.

My approach is usually gentler, slower, and more responsive to what the person on the table is giving me that day. Sometimes that means more pressure. Sometimes it means less. Sometimes I bring in a tool or another technique, and sometimes the simplest hands-on work is exactly what’s needed.

The important part, to me, is that the session fits the person rather than trying to fit every person into the same kind of session.

What worked beautifully last time may not be what that same person needs today, and that’s okay. Bodies change. Stress changes. Pain changes. Energy changes. The work should be able to change with them.

There is room in bodywork for many different styles. Mine just happens to be one that leans toward listening, adapting, and working with the body rather than pushing it in a direction it isn’t ready to go.

That’s the kind of work I enjoy doing, and it’s the kind of experience I want people to have when they come into my treatment room.