Sep 02 2010
Aging, Arthritis, Back, Diet, Exercise, Featured, Headaches, Pain No Comments
How many times have people mentioned the famous saying, attributed to Mark Twain, to you this summer? You know the one. “The coldest winter that I ever had was the summer that I spent in San Francisco.” Well, guess what! He didn’t say it. I have to admit that I didn’t know this until today. I am also not guilty of quoting it over and over, just of humoring those that do.
It has been an especially cool summer, until recently, here in the Bay Area. And now it seems to be exceptionally hot. This seems to have confused our tomatoes into not ripening, our grapes into burning and, one Bay Area writer posits, our bodies into needing extra care. (more…)
I have been offering massage as a Certified Massage Therapist since 2003 and currently have 700+ hours of training. I thrive to offer a massage that is catered to your specific needs and wishes. I tend to work deeply and anatomically, but also have many clients that require a lighter touch. For more information, please check
my website.
Aug 16 2010
Children, Featured, Infants, Massage, Stress No Comments
Breastfeeding is a wonderful time for bonding between parent and child and is also nutritionally usually the best option for an infant. Unfortunately, breastfeeding is not always a realistic option for a family. Some families have two dads. Some infants are adopted and inducing lactation can be very challenging. Some mothers struggle with infections and latching and it becomes too stressful or painful to meet the babies nutritional needs through breastfeeding. There may be medical issues that prevent it, as well.
Luckily, the bonding associated with feeding your infant does not have to be compromised. Most infants do not simply eat the entire time that they are at the breast. They are also exploring, playing and resting. Holding your infant while feeding and being in touch with them in the moment can help. Slowing the feeding down is also recommended by having the least tilt in the bottle as possible and having the lowest flow nipple attached. (more…)
I have been offering massage as a Certified Massage Therapist since 2003 and currently have 700+ hours of training. I thrive to offer a massage that is catered to your specific needs and wishes. I tend to work deeply and anatomically, but also have many clients that require a lighter touch. For more information, please check
my website.
Aug 07 2010
Featured, Massage, Stress 1 Comment
aren’t things, right? Or at least that’s what the bumper sticker says. One of my favorite “things” in life these days is teaching beginning Anatomy and Physiology to students of massage at McKinnon Body Therapy Center. We talk about the mysteries and miracles of body systems, learn the names and locations of bones and muscles, and consider the benefits and effects of massage. The physiological effects of touch, massage, and other forms of bodywork are increasingly well documented by research, and we get a lot of mileage out of them in class. (I may, in future posts, examine some of these effects, as they are remarkable.) (more…)
When I began practicing massage in 1981, I had no idea that encouraging relaxation through touch would become my life's work. A Master's in Holistic Health Education, hours of specialized training in topics as various as elder massage, lymphatic drainage, and human anatomy & physiology have enriched my practice along the way. My office is located near Alta Bates Summit Hospital in Oakland, and I enjoy serving a varied clientele of health, law, and business professionals. Relaxation- and wellness-oriented massage is particularly valuable for those whose work is characterized by intense mental and/or emotional focus; time constraints and/or deadlines; and dedication to meeting goals and/or the needs of others. If you'd like more information about my specialties and services, visit
my website. In the meantime, thanks for visiting our blog!
Aug 01 2010
Uncategorized No Comments
My practice has turned into a sweet lazy hum over the last month as my clients are traveling and enjoying the outdoors during the typical summer slowdown. I have had some time, myself, to go hiking and biking and enjoy the summer skin tips that our practitioners mentioned last month. With August arriving, the season takes on a different quality as people wrap up their vacations and many begin preparing to go back to school. Berkeley will get back to capacity and the sun will start its cautious retreat. (more…)
I have been offering massage as a Certified Massage Therapist since 2003 and currently have 700+ hours of training. I thrive to offer a massage that is catered to your specific needs and wishes. I tend to work deeply and anatomically, but also have many clients that require a lighter touch. For more information, please check
my website.
Jul 31 2010
Skin, Western Herbs No Comments
J. Blythe Adams, Western Clinical Herbalist
It is finally that time of year again. Beaches on oceans, rivers, hot springs and lakes means spending a lot more time in the sunshine.
There are some simple things you can do to nourish and protect your skin.
Did you know that your skin is your largest organ?
Your skin is also responsible for over ¼ of your daily waste removal. Keeping your skin moisturized and nourished is critical as it helps prevent viruses and bacteria from entering our bodies. (more…)
I completed a three year clinical internship program at the Ohlone School for Herbal Studies in Berkeley, California in 2006, a Ten Month Advanced Apprenticeship with Matthew Wood AHG in 2007, and am currently the Medicine Making Teacher at the Ohlone Center for Herbal Studies in Berkeley. I enjoy working with the senior population and volunteers at the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic for women with cancer. Herbal education, community interaction and empowerment are at the heart of my enthusiasm.
