Raison d’etre

raison d’être /rayzon detr / ORIGIN French, ‘reason for being’
• noun – the most important reason or purpose for someone or something’s existence.

My grandmother used to tell me that we are all given different gifts, and I believe without a doubt that massage is mine – my raison d’être. I believe this because I have had the great fortune of having seen first hand (no pun intended!) the positive effects resulting from us placing on our hands on someone.

From the soothing touch of a mother’s hand to the therapeutic effects of applied, informed touch, there is no question of the power that literally lies within Read the rest of this entry »

Know your numbers

I have been passionate about this topic for decades! It is absolutely not okay to seek medical attention or have routine blood work and be told over the phone by a nurse that “everything is fine”, or that “your sugar is a little high”. An educated patient is one who is armed with Read the rest of this entry »

To picture or not to picture….business cards

Business cards are the primary way most businesses advertise their business on a personal level.   Business cards should represent the nature of the business without being an overwhelming  graphic production.  For the skincare and massage industry, one should think about what sector of the market they want to capture.  For example a make-up artist’s card may be different from a medical aesthetician. A make-up artist may include many colors and different photographs representing their work.   A medical aesthetician may choose to put only the name of the business with a simple logo on regular heavy card stock.

To properly understand what type of business you are trying to bring in Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamins and Skin

Have you ever heard that if you eat a lot of chocolate you may suffer from acne? Or, have you heard that if you drink a lot of sodas you will also suffer from acne breakouts? It is a misconception that these two forms of food actually cause this condition. However, it has been found that vitamin deficiencies do lead to diseases and disorders that effect how the skin will look. For example, alopecia (hair loss), ridges on the nails may appear or even the skin may look dark or dull as a result of gross vitamin and element deficiency.

The important vitamins are: A, C, B, and K. Vitamin A is important to the skin and Read the rest of this entry »

Dyslexia and the Desire to Succeed

As a teacher of adult learners, I have at times found myself sharing the frustration of students with dyslexia. Although there are many manifestations and types of dyslexia a common thread for an adult is the perceived futility in managing technical terminology and concepts such as the language of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology.

Dyslexia is a specific learning challenge that primarily affects reading and spelling. Some statistics indicate that about 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia to some degree.

I have been privileged to witness life changing “miracles” for some students Read the rest of this entry »