I write about massage therapy, fitness, and integrative health coaching.
My blog shares insights from over 20 years in the field along with lived experience, travel, and recovery.
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The Mastery of Self: A Professional Review by Rebecca Collinsworth
The Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. provides profound insights into personal freedom through the ancient wisdom of self-mastery. With a focus on awareness, detachment, and self-love, this book offers readers practical tools for reclaiming their personal power.…
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The Mastery of Self: A Journey Toward Personal Freedom
In The Mastery of Self, Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. offers a powerful exploration of personal freedom through self-awareness and detachment. Drawing on ancient Toltec wisdom, Ruiz Jr. teaches us how to let go of the illusions that control us and…
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The E-Myth Revisited: A Professional Review by Rebecca Collinsworth
In The E-Myth Revisited, Michael E. Gerber tackles a problem faced by nearly every small business owner—the reality that most businesses fail. Gerber argues that the failure isn’t due to lack of passion or skill but rather due to a…
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The E-Myth Revisited: A Blueprint for Business Growth and Personal Development
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber is a cornerstone of business development literature, offering insights into why most small businesses fail and what entrepreneurs can do to create successful, sustainable enterprises. While its primary focus is on professional growth…
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Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma deeply affects both the brain and body. As a professional working with trauma-informed clients, this book is invaluable in understanding trauma’s long-term impacts. Combining neuroscience, psychology,…
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The Body Keeps the Score: A Journey Through Trauma and Healing
One of the most impactful books I encounter regularly is The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. I listen to this book on Audible at least once a month, and it has become a cornerstone for…
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Why I Sip Chia Water Daily: A Small Habit That Supports My CIRS Recovery
One of my go-to daily habits, especially during periods of heightened inflammation or system stress, is sipping chia-infused water throughout the day. I typically prepare it after dinner, adding 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to a 23.7 oz bottle of…
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Why a Standard CMP and CBC Aren’t Enough in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
For many patients, a Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP) and Complete Blood Count (CBC) are the starting point for uncovering general health issues. These panels provide foundational insight—electrolyte balance, liver function, blood sugar, red and white blood cell levels—but in the…
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The Shoemaker Protocol: How to Train Your Body Before “Playing the Game”
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a complex condition triggered by biotoxin exposure—commonly from mold, water-damaged buildings, or Lyme disease—that disrupts the body’s ability to clear inflammatory toxins. The Shoemaker Protocol is widely regarded as the gold standard treatment for…
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Protocol After Lipo 360 With Fat Transfer
Every body heals differently, and thoughtful post-operative care supports comfort, confidence, and recovery. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, or MLD, is a specialized light-touch technique designed to encourage the natural movement of lymph fluid. When applied by a licensed therapist trained in…
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