First starting out in the massage therapy world, take the time to be business savvy. Know your contracts so when hired you are working smarter not harder. Do your homework on what it is to be an independent contractor, know your math and what writing up a solid business proposal entails.

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The mind and body work together creating and effecting our physical structure through thoughts & emotions. Bringing awareness to the mind and our emotional hygiene can influence the way our posture is and different elements regarding the physical health.

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Are you pushing through fear and personal limitations? Are you clear on what you truly want in life or the life you truly want? How can you manifest your dream career or relationships if you are not fully clear on what makes you happy?

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How are you keeping your joints healthy? How is your omega 3 intake? Healthy joints keep our body mobilized and happy. Joint Health is key.

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Self doubt & fear can try and run your life holding you back from your own true potential. How can you embrace and work through the fears and doubt rather than give your power away to these emotions?

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Creating healthy boundaries within ourselves starts with being ok to say no. If we say yes to everything, we set ourselves up for struggle or disappointment. This episode talks about personal experience of how important it is to say no. Saying no starts to build your own personal value, standards of living and healthy boundaries towards others.

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What really happens when we are sitting at a desk job all day? Tight hips, lower back pain, shoulders and neck pain? What are some alterations we can take to prevent further discomfort or injury? This episode talks about different things you can do to not be a victim to your desk job.

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How the nervous system is a good place to start observing to monitor your stress levels and how often you feel in the “flight or fight” response state. Also, to bring awareness to what this stress has on the body, mind and soul.

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In the car talking about “stop trying to be perfect” . We put too many expectations upon ourselves that can lead to high stress and never excepting ourselves where we are. Being in the moment of “now” can only bring more joy, happiness and inner peace to life.

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The importance of our connection to our gut and the food we consume. Our core health plays a huge part in our physical, mental and emotional well being.

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