Your Mental Health

Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with many people, with different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs. We all have common threads, we all want a safe, warm home to raise our families, earn an honest wage to provide for our families. I see many people that do exactly those things without any concern for themselves. once that was considered noble or just “the right thing to do”. These days it has become clear that we must take a look in the mirror and check in with ourselves. Our society has become highly stressed.

The words: Fear, worry are constantly in our media feeds. Then it seeps into our subconscious, where it sits with all the other responsibilities we have. After some time, it all piles up, and sometimes it becomes too much to bear.

Taking time for yourself is no longer considered “selfish”. It becomes necessary so you can live the life you desire, to live a happy and fulfilled life. Getting out in nature is a wonderful way to take a “time out”. We are so fortunate to live in Northeast Florida. We have so much beauty at our doorstep, and it is FREE. Walking on the beach is a wonderful way to begin your day. We have many parks with nature trails, hiking, biking. We have countless resources that do not cost anything, or minimal cost.

Meditation is another great way to become centered again, like pushing the reset button on your phone, etc.

lately, meditation workshops are appearing everywhere, again with little or no cost. My point is, that YOU are worth the time and effort to reset, get grounded, connect with yourself again. Of course massage is a great way to reset your mind, as well as feeling refreshed and renewed. Please consider taking time for one of these suggestions, or perhaps one of your own. You are worth the time. We all have a purpose in this world of ours. It is up to you to explore, embrace your gifts and talents.

It is good for your mental health.

Hello and Welcome...

Welcome to the Blog section of Jax Thai Massage & Bodywork. I would like to share with you my "vision" for my practice. Over the past several years, it has become more and more apparent that when it comes to wellness or preventative care, we must look to many aspects of massage and disease prevention.

Thai Yoga Massage helps elongate muscles and improves flexibility, improves circulation, among only a few benefits. Our community is starting to view massage as a necessity, not a luxury. This is exciting to see, because with the high cost of disease care, wellness is much more cost-effective. The massage industry is working hard with the legislature to get massage therapy recognized as preventative care.

But massage therapy alone is not enough. It takes a team of providers to build your wellness program. We have access to some of the BEST wellness services in NE Florida. If you have an event or have an organization that you would like to feature here, PLEASE contact me. Our community should be supported by all of us living in it, to create a better place for all of us to live a healthier life. 

Blessings....  

Why We Chose to Support Muay Thai Fighters

With Thai Massage being such a force for wellness and improved mobility , some people have asked why we chose to sponsor two female fighters for the 2017 Muay Thai World Expo. Those who asked really did so from a place of curiosity and we love that!

So why are we sponsoring Jennifer and Alfie? 

Because it is important to us that all people have a voice. In the years since we have been doing Thai Massage, one thing we have always noticed is that when people have the opportunity to express themselves—how they are feeling, if they are hurting or experiencing discomfort, in any way, really—it greatly improves the effectiveness of the work we do in helping them experience improved mobility. Being heard relieves tension and stress. How these women tie into that is that their work and their success helps young women see that strong and confident is beautiful.

Alfie said it best by saying, "I compete because the fire inside of me is stronger than the storms around me; to be a shining example to all girls (including my daughter) so they know that strong, powerful and courageous is beautiful!"

So we are proud to support both these women and wish them the greatest of luck! And we thank you for the curiosity and the time to read this. We hope to see you soon! :-)

Tied up in knots.....

Family obligations, work/job related stress, these things can really leave you feeling anxious, tired, and mentally fatigued. Studies have shown that stress can lead to many health problems.  Massage therapy continues to be a great way to help lower stress. Thai Yoga massage, can often bring improved flexibility, improved blood circulation. While your body is able to relax and receive the benefits of massage, your brain also has the opportunity to "unplug", to become quiet, allowing you to become more relaxed at a deeper level. You become more focused, improve sleep habits.  "How often should I be getting massage"? A frequently asked question. This is very subjective. Always listen to your body, what is it trying to tell you? Massage is an affordable way to address stress, and become a part of your wellness program. 

Final thoughts....Please remember to be kind to yourself, be gentle, and smile. :)

We hope you visit us soon. :)