Uncategorized – Rachel Creager Ireland, LMT

Revisiting Covid Procedures

I am a member of the professional organization Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. In a time when the US suffered a lack of clear guidance and leadership, I’ve been grateful that the leadership of ABMP has established recommendations for practicing massage, as well as stating unequivocally when they don’t believe it is appropriate to practiceContinue reading “Revisiting Covid Procedures”

Layers of old and new

As I type, I’m sitting at the old desk my Dad used for planning Physics lessons. Later he was disabled by a stroke, and took up building model cars at this desk. In the process, he deposited countless layers of every color of paint and glue on the desk top. When I took it fromContinue reading “Layers of old and new”

Pre-Thanksgiving massage

I don’t know why, but the days before Thanksgiving are busy for massage. Maybe people want to get their structure in order before they tackle the cleaning and cooking. Maybe they want to be relaxed and at ease before they face their family. Massage is a great way to do both, so it doesn’t surpriseContinue reading “Pre-Thanksgiving massage”

Knee Pain

SPOILER ALERT: It’s the hip flexors. The structure of the knee is complex. On one end you have the biggest bone in the body, on the other end you have two smaller bones, and lying on top of the joint you have this floating bony cap. I forget how many ligaments hold it all together,Continue reading “Knee Pain”

Body Symbology

When a client comes to my table, there are a number of methods for understanding what is happening in the body, and discerning what I can do for her/him. I generally start with the physical body and anatomy, watching and listening to what the client tells me. Another method is body symbology. The essential premiseContinue reading “Body Symbology”