Image Credit: ID 239867451 | Scope © Lesia Sementsova | Dreamstime.com In 1997, in a fit of desperation, I withdrew my entire savings from the bank. Everything I had totaled $800. In a moment’s reflection, I discovered that desperation didn’t suit me. I moved to New York and scrambled loca until I found my footing. […]

December 30, 2024

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In January, the rest of 2024 looked bright, and then February happened.

December 16, 2024

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“Describe a difficult situation you were in and how you handled it.” What had happened was…

December 7, 2024

April Heath

Muscle whispering is a gift that I’m both honored and humbled to have.

December 6, 2024

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Massage and Corporate Wellness Benefits Package Joyful Rising Massage Therapy is a welcoming environment with experienced practitioners. We understand the challenges your leadership team faces. We also know that working for people when they’re tightly wound can lead to workplace toxicity. The flip side is leadership is peering into an uncertain future and stressing over […]

November 23, 2024

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When you hear “health food,” do you immediately think of rice cakes and other sh*t that tastes like cardboard? “Can I have some fat, sugar, and salt, please?” Yeah, samesies.

November 18, 2024

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We have covered so much ground! We’ve taken our energy levels up-up-up with: That’s a lot, so give yourself a high five. Seriously, HIGH FIVE YOURSELF! Now, we’ll explore the ancient power of transcribing our immaterial thoughts into words on material paper. Image Credit: April Heath LMT Journaling Our thoughts and feelings are worth paying […]

November 11, 2024

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Over the years, I’ve marveled at how tension mounts in the same places in people’s bodies. Without fail, there’s a stubborn knot where the neck meets the shoulders on the right side.  Image Credit: ID 58121001 © Studio Grand Web | Dreamstime.com I call this junction of neck and shoulders the Crossroads of Mind and […]

November 9, 2024

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Introducing Couples Massage on Fridays and Saturdays You’ve gotten a fabulous massage at Joyful Rising and wanted to share the experience with someone special. Now you can! Before I get ahead of myself, I should introduce the other massage therapist. Chile Israel has six years of experience helping overstressed people get the relaxation they deserve. […]

November 7, 2024

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