In my Las Vegas massage practice, I use hot stones (radiant heat), a floor-standing mineral heat lamp (far-infrared heat), and a handheld red light wand (red light and near-infrared heat), and they each have a different job. If you've wondered about the warmth of the stones, the lamp beside the table, or what I'm doing with the wand, this is what goes into that part of your session.

Today I attended the ABMP CE Summit on pain, and one of the courses I took was "Assessing Pain by Tissue Type and Underlying Cause" with Ann and Lynn Teachworth of Trunamics. Here are the parts of it I'm taking back to my Las Vegas massage table and my chronic pain clients.

The second course I attended today at the ABMP CE Summit on pain was Rethinking Shoulder Pain with Whitney Lowe of the Academy of Clinical Massage, and it opened with one of my favorite subjects: anatomy. Whitney first went over the architecture of the shoulder.

This morning I sat in on a two-hour masterclass called "Vision Training for Movement Professionals," taught by Dr. Eric Cobb of Z-Health, and I took a TON of notes. If you've never heard of his work before, you should immediately buy one of his programs. Today's masterclass was a more in-depth look on the eye drills that I already use in my coaching program.

Hot stones come with your massage at no extra charge. I prep lots of tools and use them as needed (or requested) as part of your Las Vegas Myofascial Swedish massage session with me, Luckygirl Christina Aldan.

Pain can take over your life in ways you never expect. For weeks, client struggled with moderate to severe discomfort in their sacroiliac region. Sitting, standing, or even walking became a challenge. If you're searching for "Las Vegas Massage Therapist near me," then book your next Las Vegas massage appointment with me.

I want to tell you about the four weeks at Therapy on the Rocks in Sedona, Arizona that transformed my life in the fall of 2024. Sedona gave me the space. The Therapy on the Rocks team gave me the structure. My body did the rest.

What you’re often seeing is a well-documented physiological loop called the pain–spasm–ischemia cycle (also known as the pain-tension cycle). Once you understand this sequence, a lot of chronic pain patterns start to make sense.

An Intro to the Stecco Method, Fascial Manipulation, taught by Mike Edwards DPT at European Massage Therapy School

We live in a world that doesn't leave much room for feeling things. I recently watched a webinar with Thomas Hübl and Amy Elizabeth Fox. They were talking about coaches and consultants, and so much of what they said applies just as much to anyone lying on my massage table in Las Vegas.

Active children often face physical challenges that come with their busy lifestyles. Whether they are involved in sports, martial arts, dance, or just enjoy running around, their muscles and minds need care to stay healthy. Massage therapy offers a gentle, effective way to support their wellness, helping with muscle tension, relaxation, and stress relief.

If you have scars that may be impeding movements, and you are in Las Vegas, massage may help! You may book time on my massage table.

After surgery, your body goes through a tissue remodeling phase and forms scar tissue as part of the healing process. While this tissue is necessary, it can sometimes stick to the layers around it, including fascia, nerves, and muscles.

Last month I traveled to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for the first time. There, I earned 16 live Continuing Education (CE) hours and a certification in Myofascial Swedish massage. As a Licensed Las Vegas massage therapist, I’m always looking for ways to deepen my practice.

If you’re having IT band pain, the solution usually isn’t to stretch the IT band itself, it’s to build up your booty. When the glute muscles do their job, they absorb and distribute more force, taking pressure off the overworked IT band.

Yes, I really do look at the bottom of your shoes during the intake part of your Las Vegas massage appointment. Not in a weird way. Not to judge. And not to comment on your taste in footwear. I look because your shoes tell me things you probably don’t even realize your body has been saying.

While bursitis can cause pain, many cases actually stem from tight fascia and restricted tendons converging around the greater trochanter. This area forms what I call a Fascia Fan, layers of connective tissue that can become stiff and limit movement.

Lower back pain often stems from tight muscles, inflammation, or restricted fascia —the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs. It even winds through your muscles. When fascia becomes stiff or stuck from long periods of contraction or scar tissue, it can pull on muscles and nerves, causing pain that feels deeper than a simple muscle ache.

People ask why I say I'm forming a platypus bill with my hands instead of duck bill. It’s not just a quirky choice. It’s a way to explain how I approach healing, especially for those struggling with chronic pain. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences. My degree taught me that the platypus is a unique species. Unbeknownst to many, a platypus bill is soft, sensitive, and collects sensory feedback. That’s the kind of touch I bring to my bodywork, and i

Attending a John Barnes’s Myofascial Release (MFR) Seminar designed exclusively for patients opened my eyes to how this therapy can transform overall well-being. If you are a patient seeking healing or a therapist wanting to deepen your skills, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to unlock the power of MFR.