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Hands That Hear is a Christian-based massage and wellness center in Traveler’s Rest.

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Posted on October 23, 2020October 29, 2020

Cupping: The Power of the Pull

Relieving blood and lymph stagnation one cup kiss at a time!

Posted on November 26, 2018September 18, 2020

Healing Through Postpartum Massage

In the rush after your baby has arrived, it is easy to forget your body has experienced just as many changes following birth as it…

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Posted on October 21, 2018September 17, 2020

Hands That Hear: Missions and Massage

Is it possible to join missions and massage? This is a difficult question I have asked myself as I became a massage therapist:  "What makes…

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Posted on October 8, 2018September 17, 2020

Prenatal Massage: Promoting a Healthier Pregnancy

Did you know prenatal massage therapy is the most common alternative therapy recommended during pregnancy, even over chiropractic? Benefits According to three separate studies posted…

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Posted on September 24, 2018September 18, 2020

Lymphatic Drainage: The Forgotten System That May Be Why You’re Sick

"Nearly 80% of women have sluggish or slow lymphatic drainage systems," according to Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman, who has a P.h.D. in Holistic Nutrition. 80%.…

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3598 Highway 11
Traveler's Rest, SC 29690
864-593-0905
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πŸ“Northern TR, base of Blue Ridge Mtns β›°
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Integrated | Prenatal | Aromatouch | Lymphatic Drainage | Cupping
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Kelly Madeira, LMBT, CMLDT
60-degree weather all this week ya say? 🀩 Time 60-degree weather all this week ya say? 🀩 Time to pull out the weighted blanket! πŸ₯³
Excerpt from my blog linked in bio . . . β€œAccor Excerpt from my blog linked in bio . . . β€œAccording to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, our health and well-being (immune system 🌿) rely totally on the MOVEMENT of blood 🚴🏻, negatively-charged frequencies (found in nature 🍁), and body fluids (hormones, lymphatic fluid, etc.). πŸ’†πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ’†πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ β €β € Their belief is ALL PAIN is due to stagnation of one or all of these systems. ⭐️ β €β € If this is true, in order to reverse 𝘱𝘒π˜ͺ𝘯, you must reverse 𝘴𝘡𝘒𝘨𝘯𝘒𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯. β €β € #Cupping does exactly that!” 🀩
CUP KISSES β€” what are they?! β €β € Firstly, th CUP KISSES β€” what are they?! β €β € Firstly, they are ❌ NOT ❌ bruises! Bruising indicates damage, hurts to the touch, and fades to a greenish blue. Cup kisses- or marks- indicate purged stagnation, generally never hurt to the touch (you probably won’t even know they’re there!) and naturally fade back to your original skin color. β €β € They are a result of static blood, lymph, and environmental toxicity being moved from the deeper tissues to the surface. This creates a space for oxygen, living cells and nutrients to flood the affected area, encouraging faster recovery and healing from the inside out! ✨ β €β € This is one of the best pain relievers + detoxifiers that you can add into your Deep Tissue, Integrated, or Manual Lymphatic therapy sessions. πŸ’₯ β €β € Follow the β€œBlog” tab linked in my bio to read more on the history, benefits, and fun facts surrounding cupping + the colorful language it imprints on the body! β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ§‘ β €β € π‘¬π’™π’‘π’†π’“π’Šπ’†π’π’„π’† π’„π’–π’‘π’‘π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰π’π’–π’• 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 π’Žπ’‚π’“π’Œπ’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’“π’†π’„π’†π’Šπ’—π’† π’Žπ’‚π’π’š 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’”π’‚π’Žπ’† π’ƒπ’†π’π’†π’‡π’Šπ’•π’” π’˜π’‰π’†π’ π’“π’†π’’π’–π’†π’”π’•π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’Žπ’π’—π’†π’Žπ’†π’π’• π’„π’–π’‘π’‘π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’Šπ’π’”π’•π’†π’‚π’…!
SWIPE FOR PICTURES πŸ‘‰πŸΌ β €β € I currently hav SWIPE FOR PICTURES πŸ‘‰πŸΌ β €β € I currently have one wellness space available for another like-minded therapist that includes sharing a large, furnished waiting area in northern #travelersrest at the foot of the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains. This space would be best for an herbalist, physical therapist, reflexologist, acupuncturist, craniosacral therapist, iridologist, etc. I’m seeking to partner with someone who wants to be a part of a Christian-based wellness center, as well as expand their clientele base. I know the modalities in holistic healthcare are ENDLESS, so you may specialize in something completely new to me, which is right up my alley 😊 β €β € It is my mission and vision to offer the highest quality massage therapy, essential oils, education, and Christian-based healthcare possible in upstate South Carolina and beyond. β €β € Please feel free to message me for a tour πŸ’›β˜ΊοΈ
Sure not complaining about this autumnal view 🀩 Sure not complaining about this autumnal view πŸ€©β›°πŸ
β€œ...for God’s temple is holy, and you are that β€œ...for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple!” ✝️ - 1 Corinthians 3:17.
Why β€œHands That Hear” and not β€œHands That He Why β€œHands That Hear” and not β€œHands That Heal”? I have to smile as I get this question often. The vision behind my name was originally inspired by a book I read, titled β€œTalking Body, Listening Hands”. πŸ“– β €β € It was through this book and personal experience I realized the body speaks a language far louder than wordsβ€” in our muscular tension, our movement patterns, even in the way we hold our shoulders when we walkβ€”and that it takes two open hands to truly hear that language and listen.πŸ‘πŸΌ β €β € Listenβ€” and hopefully make a differenceβ€” but not ultimately heal. Because I believe the Lord is the One true Healer.☝🏼 β €β € He is your healer, I am your hearer. πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘‚πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ
As many of you know, I’ve decided to go back to As many of you know, I’ve decided to go back to school online to become a Holistic Health Practitioner (aka naturopath πŸ₯³) and am utilizing Mondays as my β€œbuckle down and study” day! πŸ“– β €β € Because of this, my new times and hours of business are now Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm. πŸ•“ β €β € And as of December 1st, there will be a permanent $5 addition to all services, as I continue to add more modalities to better enhance your overall massage experience and health. πŸ’› β €β € I so appreciate your support as I continue to grow and expand into a Christian-based, holistic wellness center! πŸ™ β €β € To book an appointment, please click the β€œBook Now” button in my bio, or send me a DM for any last-minute openings! πŸ’Œ
An impromptu picture with no professional camera o An impromptu picture with no professional camera or special lighting. This is what owning a small business really looks like. It’s long days that go past dinner time, heaving loads of laundry and water bottles (because hydration is key! πŸ˜‰), cleaning, organizing, prepping, blogging, making follow-ups, and lots of folding. It’s being on my knees outside my therapy room some days and asking the Lord to show me how to help the person in pain on the other side of the door. It’s also hearing words like β€œI thank God for you!” and β€œThis is the best I’ve felt in a long time!”. It’s clients hugging you with tears in their eyes after their massage. It’s serving prenatal mamas throughout their pregnancy and then meeting their babies for the first time! It’s all-consuming, growth-inducing, tiring, and indescribably rewarding. I couldn’t imagine serving a clientele I love dearer. πŸ’— β €β € 🌟 If YOU own a small, local business please share it below, as well as your favorite thing about being self-employed.πŸ‘‡πŸΌ Let’s support one another! πŸ’›
πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ 1️⃣ You’re stressed πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ 1️⃣ You’re stressed out! πŸ₯΄ 2️⃣ You’re not getting enough sleep, or are waking easily πŸ₯± 3️⃣ You have neck, shoulder, hip, or back pain πŸ’†πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ’†πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ 4️⃣ You’re going through a major life transition- a move, relationship, or job change 🏑 5️⃣ You’re suffering from regular tension headaches 😣 6️⃣ You’re pregnant or recently postpartum 🀰🏻 7️⃣ You’re constipated and/or are having digestive issues. 8️⃣ You haven’t had one in a month! β €β € Click β€œbook now” in my bio or DM me for a last-minute opening! πŸ“©
INTRODUCING MY NEWEST MODALITY: percussion via @th INTRODUCING MY NEWEST MODALITY: percussion via @therabody! 🀩 Now being offered as a $10 upgrade. Some of the benefits of percussion includeπŸ‘‡πŸΌ β €β € β€’ powerful muscle treatment (1750-2400 RPM’s) β€’ enhances performance and recovery β€’ helps naturally soothe pain β€’ relieves spasms β€’ increases blood and lymphatic flow β€’ has four different treatment heads for customizability β €β € I love deep, targeted pressure and when I experienced the Theragun for the first time on my hands I was totally sold. πŸ™ŒπŸΌI’ve found it to be one of the BEST treatments for releasing deep, targeted issues, especially chronic muscular pain in the back, shoulders, and glutes. πŸ™ŒπŸΌ β €β € Have you tried it yet?! ⚑️
I’m two and a half months into my naturopathy co I’m two and a half months into my naturopathy courses with @trinityschoolofnaturalhealth (woohoo!! πŸ₯³) and am loving the information I’ve learned! So much so I want to share with you some startling root causes of MUSCLE and JOINT PAIN πŸ‘‡πŸΌ β €β € β€’ Candida overgrowth (this one surprised me the most!) β€’ Lyme disease β€’ Heavy metal toxicity (specifically excess cadmium, lead, and nickel). β €β € I’ll expound upon each of these in future stories + posts! Today, however, I want to focus on CANDIDA, a fungal infection that, in its invasive form, tends to over-produce in the small intestine. β €β € Causes of Candida may include: β €β € β€’ prolonged use of antibiotics πŸ’Š β€’ alcohol consumption πŸ₯‚ β€’ chronic stress / lack of sleep πŸ₯± β€’ chlorine + fluoride in drinking water πŸ’¦ β€’ excessive consumption of sweets, refined carbs + processed foods 🍩 β€’ cigarette smoke 🚬 β€’ toxic mercury in dental fillings 🦷 β€’ use of antacids, corticosteroids, hormonal replacement therapy + contraceptive pills 🩹 β €β € Some Symptoms of Candida may include: β €β € β€’ MUSCLE ACHES + PAIN‼️ β€’ cravings for sweets, bread, pasta, etc. 🍞 β€’ a white / yellow coated tongue πŸ‘… β€’ skin breakouts β€’ brain fog 🧠 β€’ bloating β€’ mood swings πŸ₯΄ β€’ exhaustion all the time πŸ˜“ β €β € Swipe for a DIY saliva test to see if you may have Candida! πŸ‘‰πŸΌ
A few fun ways I’ve stayed in MOTION this past w A few fun ways I’ve stayed in MOTION this past week and have been SO much happier and healthier because of itπŸ‘‡πŸΌ β €β € β€’ hiking Long Creek Falls in Georgia (+ climbing a beautiful waterfall in the process, as pictured!) 🌊 β€’ biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail πŸš΄πŸ»β€β™€οΈ β€’ receiving an integrative massage!! πŸ‘πŸΌ β€’ swimming at Lake Joccassee (this weekend) πŸŠπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ β €β € There are so many simple and FREE ways to integrate healthy movement into our day-to-day. I prefer combining both PASSIVE movement (massage) and ACTIVE (hiking) into my routine. What are your favorite ways to stay moving?! You will not be consistent in what you hate, but in what you love. Find what you love to do and you’ll do it again and again!
The founder of reflexology, Eunice D. Ingham, firs The founder of reflexology, Eunice D. Ingham, first said this and we’d do well to remember it! This is why I will always be such a firm believer in all manual therapy that increases circulationβ€” massage, cupping, lymphatic drainage, rebounding to name a fewβ€” because it reverses stagnation and, therefore, disease! β €β € I love how Leviticus 17:11 puts it: β€œThe LIFE of the flesh is IN the blood...” β €β € So let’s keep it circulating, not stagnant! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ
I just LOVE my space oh so much πŸ₯° I just LOVE my space oh so much πŸ₯°
FOAM ROLLING πŸ‘πŸΌ There are many ways to relie FOAM ROLLING πŸ‘πŸΌ There are many ways to relieve tensionβ€” massage therapy being my favorite of course πŸ˜‰β€” but this is one of the most affordable, simplest and easiest ways to stay consistent! I recommend doing this first thing in the morning and the last thing you do at night. I find it works best on a non-slippery surface (I prefer it on my rug positioned over hardwood) with my hair tied up and a tank top (loose t-shirts will get caught!). Take it slow when you first startβ€” it took many attempts before I felt comfortable! You’ll be surprised that it’ll strengthen your core as it releases your spine. ☺️ The Amazon link is in my bio! Who has and loves their foam roller?!πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
Welcoming all the new faces to my page! πŸ₯° It’ Welcoming all the new faces to my page! πŸ₯° It’s been a little while since I’ve done an intro, so here goesπŸ‘‡πŸΌ β €β € Hi, I’m Kelly, licensed massage therapist and Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist. πŸ‘πŸΌ I hold certifications in Prenatal and Postpartum massage, some medical massage, and the @doterra Aromatouch technique. Citrus Bliss is my favorite scent to diffuse in my office, and cupping is my favorite modality! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ β €β € I’m a lifelong student and love to use this platform educationally in regards to all things natural health-related. I especially enjoy sharing, as I’m on my own healing journey (thanks to @creatingbalancedhealth!) from chronic mold exposure. I touch on this in my β€œwellness highlight” and am grateful to be better now than ever. πŸ€— β €β € I’m so extremely passionate about helping others overcome root cause illness that I’ve enrolled in @trinityschoolofnaturalhealth and am currently studying to become a Holistic Health Practitioner, otherwise known as a Naturopath. 🌿 β €β € I’ve been so busy (and blessed!) these past few months that I’ve decided to expand my one-person business and turn it into a wellness center!! 🀩 I’m so excited to team up with another massage therapist (hopefully soon!) and eventually offer new modalities, like AmpCoiling, acupuncture, etc. πŸ‘πŸΌ β €β € My mission statement I wrote in massage therapy school remains true to this day: to be the hands and feet of Jesus to everyone I serve. πŸ’› β €β € Your turn! Please tell me a little bit about you and why you’re hereπŸ‘‡πŸΌ
The most colorful language of the body happens thr The most colorful language of the body happens through CUPPING. β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ–€ There is a misconception that these marks as a result of cupping are bruises, but they are ❌not❌ a result of injury, but the purging of blood stagnation. The suction cup creates a vacuum that removes stagnant blood, cellular debris, congested lymph, and other toxicity, drawing it to the surface. 🦠 So, the DARKER the mark πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the more β€œSTAGNANT” the blood is in that area. ⚫️ These colorful markings can last a few days up to a few weeks depending on how sedentary you are, how often you’re sweating, how deep the injury or old the trauma is, etc. So, the DEEPER the toxicity πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the LONGER it takes for cupping to remove all the stagnation and return to a healthier pink in response. πŸ”΄ Potential causes of cupping marks that are π’„π’π’π’”π’Šπ’”π’•π’†π’π’•π’π’š dark in color may be from: β€’ a toxic work/home environment β€’ old injuries or trauma β€’ a sedentary lifestyle β€’ an unhealthy diet To experience cupping without the marks, just ask for movement cupping instead! πŸ’› π‘Ίπ’˜π’Šπ’‘π’† π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 π’—π’Šπ’”π’–π’‚π’ 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’Žπ’π’”π’• π’„π’π’Žπ’Žπ’π’ 𝒄𝒖𝒑 π’Žπ’‚π’“π’Œπ’Šπ’π’ˆπ’” πŸ‘‰πŸΌ
Prenatal massages call for all the pillows 🀩 He Prenatal massages call for all the pillows 🀩 Head pillow, leg pillow, arm pillow... you got it πŸ‘πŸΌ This is set up in a side-lying position so you can comfortably alternate right to left without putting any stress on your abdominal ligaments. ❀️ πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ DID YOU KNOW? If you have partnered with @samaritanmin, a Christian, nonprofit healthcare organization, your prenatal massages are covered! Many of my prenatal moms are a part of this. Inform me at checkout so I can send you a detailed receipt for submission to guarantee your coverage. 😊
It’s the day-to-day things that count. What litt It’s the day-to-day things that count. What little decisions are you making today to lead you toward a life of wellness? πŸ‘£
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