Got to groove to some classic ole school hip hop sounds last night. I was so busy through the day that I forgot to do my neck & shoulder stabilization exercises. This is the key to keeping my pains away. So I worked them into my dance grooves. Didn’t even look strange. That #lonestarbeer I was holding acted like a little weight. 😏 . This rapper is @chali_2na with @djshub . Of course I wonder what type of anterior neck stretches, jaw & tongue 👅 massage he does for self-care work. Cause his words are quick & sharp- so good! As a TMJ massage therapist working with more singers I’m always interviewing them in my head at concerts. . Of course @toofound threw a great concert fundraiser last night! Aaron used to be half of the Utopia Fest back in the day & sure can pick a lineup! . #helpheadpain #tmjawarenessmonth #hiphop #voicemassage

Not all Halloween candy is jaw friendly. Be careful about your choices tonight. Be sure to include self-massage to soften the muscles so that you can enjoy your candy. My online video courses will teach you how to do that safely as wells as look at perpetuating factors, stabilization techniques, and proper resting tongue position to keep your jaw pain-free. . #helpheadpain #massagetherapist #tmjmassage #halloweencandy #lockjaw #tmjawarenessmonth

I love seeing huge skeletons all over my neighborhood! Don’t forget, those bones don’t move themselves! The motion of those bones in your body come from the muscles and nerves. If in dysfunction, both of these can be influenced with massage whether that is by a professional or by yourself. . If you have scary TMJ pain follow me for #tmjawarenessmonth in November. #Halloween #helpheadpain #massagetherapist #tmjdisorder

Jerry was a salesman and later a commercial realtor. Always a networker. He went through Toastmasters, was an active Rotary member (even attending meetings on Africa trips), taught business skills at an elementary school, and was involved with his Chamber of Commerce and his church. He was delighted in the fact that 3 of his 4 kids owned their own businesses. I’ll admit, I felt a sense of pride when he’d talk about me, especially with a sister who has a PhD, teaches college, and literally saves lives through her work in Africa. He was on my newsletter list and responded back with words of praise to about half of them like they were sent just for him. And then there was Thanksgiving! He passed the turkey prep to me since I could “massage” the turkey to make it the best. One of the most important lessons my dad taught me was to always have a business with a heart. It wasn’t just about the deals or the sales. He believed in connecting with people, being involved in the community, and showing kindness and generosity. Even though he worked in sales, his legacy to me was that business is really about relationships. I strive for that every time I respond personally to a client email, make a video, or when I share something I believe will genuinely help you. He had #neuroendocrinecancer . Mom noted that he would meet the staff at the #vahospital and get to know them. He’d dress nicely to appointments out of respect. When on desk worker had to be admitted to our local hospital for something Mom said Dad went to visit him. Personally he was a #veteranforKamala and a #catholicforkamala .