One massage therapist’s look into an uncertain future after Covid-19. At twenty-four years old, I excitedly hold my new massage license in my hands. It just came in the mail. I am shaking as I open the envelope and pull out the light blue, rectangular piece of paper. Slowly, I trace my name printed on... Continue Reading →
Isolation For The Common Good
Finding hope from both Eastern and Western principles On March 27th, there was a photo of Pope Francis praying inside St.Peters square published in the New York Times. He was alone. His white vestments contrasted the dark, rain-splattered cobblestones which sat silently in front of him, where usually the faithful congregated to hear his words.... Continue Reading →
Being A Massage Therapist in the Time of Covid-19
When a common story became all too real. My story is not unusual right now. Yet, in my telling it I hope to lend my voice to the conversation and perhaps it will have a small amount of power to evoke change. With over 12,000 massage therapists in my state, we are left to grapple... Continue Reading →