Well, why not? Why should joy be only for holidays? Why not make this year one where we expect and celebrate joy every day? I don’t mean to deny other emotions. Every feeling is valid and part of being human. Nonetheless, we can claim joy, we can cultivate our capacity for joy, and at timesContinue reading “Post-holiday Joy”
Author Archives: Rachel Creager Ireland
Pre-Holiday Massage
It’s a little-known fact that the best time to have a holiday massage is before the date, rather than after. (Though both times are excellent!) Like it or not, holidays can be stressful, and going into a stressful event relaxed, balanced, and calm can make an enormous difference in how we experience the event, whetherContinue reading “Pre-Holiday Massage”
Have Chair, Will Travel
I’ve taken a massage chair to so many events over the years, from employee appreciation days at offices, to industry expos, to street fairs. Last week I had a first, which was a booth that I organized for my own business, rather than working for someone else. There were a few ups and downs, butContinue reading “Have Chair, Will Travel”
New Ways To Touch
Friends, I have embarked on a new path. I’m taking a certification course in Zero Balancing. It’s a modality notable for having a name that doesn’t tell you what it is. (I am reminded of the of that time I self-published a novel with a name that was uncomfortably long and cryptic, but that’s aContinue reading “New Ways To Touch”
Customize Your Valentine Massage
Love chocolate, flowers, and heavenly candles along with your massage? You’re in the right place. I wanted to design a special package I could work up for Valentine’s Day, but the fact is that I really have very few openings, so I decided I could as easily let you decide how we do it. AsContinue reading “Customize Your Valentine Massage”