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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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3598 Highway 11
Traveler's Rest, SC 29690
864-593-0905
kelly.handsthathear@gmail.com
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๐Ÿ“Travelerโ€™s Rest, SC
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Integrated | Prenatal | Aromatouch | Lymphatic Drainage | Cupping | Percussion
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โญ๏ธ Nominated Best Massage of the Upstate!
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Kelly Madeira, LMBT, CMLDT
Why โ€œHands That Hearโ€ and not โ€œHands That He Why โ€œHands That Hearโ€ and not โ€œHands That Healโ€? I have to smile as I get this question often. The vision behind my name was originally inspired by a book I read, titled โ€œTalking Body, Listening Handsโ€. ๐Ÿ“– โ €โ € It was through this book and personal experience I realized the body speaks a language far louder than wordsโ€” in our muscular tension, our movement patterns, even in the way we hold our shoulders when we walkโ€”and that it takes two open hands to truly hear that language and listen.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ โ €โ € Listenโ€” and hopefully make a differenceโ€” but not ultimately heal. Because I believe the Lord is the One true Healer.โ˜๐Ÿผ โ €โ € He is your healer, I am your hearer. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
As many of you know, Iโ€™ve decided to go back to As many of you know, Iโ€™ve decided to go back to school online to become a Holistic Health Practitioner (aka naturopath ๐Ÿฅณ) and am utilizing Mondays as my โ€œbuckle down and studyโ€ day! ๐Ÿ“– โ €โ € Because of this, my new times and hours of business are now Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm. ๐Ÿ•“ โ €โ € 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. ๐Ÿ’› โ €โ € I so appreciate your support as I continue to grow and expand into a Christian-based, holistic wellness center! ๐Ÿ™ โ €โ € To book an appointment, please click the โ€œBook Nowโ€ button in my bio, or send me a DM for any last-minute openings! ๐Ÿ’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. Itโ€™s long days that go past dinner time, heaving loads of laundry and water bottles (because hydration is key! ๐Ÿ˜‰), cleaning, organizing, prepping, blogging, making follow-ups, and lots of folding. Itโ€™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. Itโ€™s also hearing words like โ€œI thank God for you!โ€ and โ€œThis is the best Iโ€™ve felt in a long time!โ€. Itโ€™s clients hugging you with tears in their eyes after their massage. Itโ€™s serving prenatal mamas throughout their pregnancy and then meeting their babies for the first time! Itโ€™s all-consuming, growth-inducing, tiring, and indescribably rewarding. I couldnโ€™t imagine serving a clientele I love dearer. ๐Ÿ’— โ €โ € ๐ŸŒŸ If YOU own a small, local business please share it below, as well as your favorite thing about being self-employed.๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ Letโ€™s support one another! ๐Ÿ’›
๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 1๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re stressed ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 1๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re stressed out! ๐Ÿฅด 2๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re not getting enough sleep, or are waking easily ๐Ÿฅฑ 3๏ธโƒฃ You have neck, shoulder, hip, or back pain ๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’†๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ 4๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re going through a major life transition- a move, relationship, or job change ๐Ÿก 5๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re suffering from regular tension headaches ๐Ÿ˜ฃ 6๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re pregnant or recently postpartum ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿป 7๏ธโƒฃ Youโ€™re constipated and/or are having digestive issues. 8๏ธโƒฃ You havenโ€™t had one in a month! โ €โ € Click โ€œbook nowโ€ in my bio or DM me for a last-minute opening! ๐Ÿ“ฉ
INTRODUCING MY NEWEST MODALITY: percussion via @th INTRODUCING MY NEWEST MODALITY: percussion via @therabody! ๐Ÿคฉ Now being offered as a $10 upgrade. Some of the benefits of percussion include๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ โ €โ € โ€ข powerful muscle treatment (1750-2400 RPMโ€™s) โ€ข enhances performance and recovery โ€ข helps naturally soothe pain โ€ข relieves spasms โ€ข increases blood and lymphatic flow โ€ข has four different treatment heads for customizability โ €โ € I love deep, targeted pressure and when I experienced the Theragun for the first time on my hands I was totally sold. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸผIโ€™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. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ โ €โ € Have you tried it yet?! โšก๏ธ
Iโ€™m two and a half months into my naturopathy co Iโ€™m two and a half months into my naturopathy courses with @trinityschoolofnaturalhealth (woohoo!! ๐Ÿฅณ) and am loving the information Iโ€™ve learned! So much so I want to share with you some startling root causes of MUSCLE and JOINT PAIN ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ โ €โ € โ€ข Candida overgrowth (this one surprised me the most!) โ€ข Lyme disease โ€ข Heavy metal toxicity (specifically excess cadmium, lead, and nickel). โ €โ € Iโ€™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. โ €โ € Causes of Candida may include: โ €โ € โ€ข prolonged use of antibiotics ๐Ÿ’Š โ€ข alcohol consumption ๐Ÿฅ‚ โ€ข chronic stress / lack of sleep ๐Ÿฅฑ โ€ข chlorine + fluoride in drinking water ๐Ÿ’ฆ โ€ข excessive consumption of sweets, refined carbs + processed foods ๐Ÿฉ โ€ข cigarette smoke ๐Ÿšฌ โ€ข toxic mercury in dental fillings ๐Ÿฆท โ€ข use of antacids, corticosteroids, hormonal replacement therapy + contraceptive pills ๐Ÿฉน โ €โ € Some Symptoms of Candida may include: โ €โ € โ€ข MUSCLE ACHES + PAINโ€ผ๏ธ โ€ข cravings for sweets, bread, pasta, etc. ๐Ÿž โ€ข a white / yellow coated tongue ๐Ÿ‘… โ€ข skin breakouts โ€ข brain fog ๐Ÿง  โ€ข bloating โ€ข mood swings ๐Ÿฅด โ€ข exhaustion all the time ๐Ÿ˜“ โ €โ € Swipe for a DIY saliva test to see if you may have Candida! ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ
A few fun ways Iโ€™ve stayed in MOTION this past w A few fun ways Iโ€™ve stayed in MOTION this past week and have been SO much happier and healthier because of it๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ โ €โ € โ€ข hiking Long Creek Falls in Georgia (+ climbing a beautiful waterfall in the process, as pictured!) ๐ŸŒŠ โ€ข biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ โ€ข receiving an integrative massage!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ โ€ข swimming at Lake Joccassee (this weekend) ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ โ €โ € 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 youโ€™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 weโ€™d do well to remember it! This is why I will always be such a firm believer in all manual therapy that increases circulationโ€” massage, cupping, lymphatic drainage, rebounding to name a fewโ€” because it reverses stagnation and, therefore, disease! โ €โ € I love how Leviticus 17:11 puts it: โ€œThe LIFE of the flesh is IN the blood...โ€ โ €โ € So letโ€™s keep it circulating, not stagnant! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ
I just LOVE my space oh so much ๐Ÿฅฐ I just LOVE my space oh so much ๐Ÿฅฐ
FOAM ROLLING ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ There are many ways to relie FOAM ROLLING ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ There are many ways to relieve tensionโ€” massage therapy being my favorite of course ๐Ÿ˜‰โ€” 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 startโ€” it took many attempts before I felt comfortable! Youโ€™ll be surprised that itโ€™ll strengthen your core as it releases your spine. โ˜บ๏ธ The Amazon link is in my bio! Who has and loves their foam roller?!๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
Welcoming all the new faces to my page! ๐Ÿฅฐ Itโ€™ Welcoming all the new faces to my page! ๐Ÿฅฐ Itโ€™s been a little while since Iโ€™ve done an intro, so here goes๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ โ €โ € Hi, Iโ€™m Kelly, licensed massage therapist and Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ 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! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ โ €โ € Iโ€™m a lifelong student and love to use this platform educationally in regards to all things natural health-related. I especially enjoy sharing, as Iโ€™m on my own healing journey (thanks to @creatingbalancedhealth!) from chronic mold exposure. I touch on this in my โ€œwellness highlightโ€ and am grateful to be better now than ever. ๐Ÿค— โ €โ € Iโ€™m so extremely passionate about helping others overcome root cause illness that Iโ€™ve enrolled in @trinityschoolofnaturalhealth and am currently studying to become a Holistic Health Practitioner, otherwise known as a Naturopath. ๐ŸŒฟ โ €โ € Iโ€™ve been so busy (and blessed!) these past few months that Iโ€™ve decided to expand my one-person business and turn it into a wellness center!! ๐Ÿคฉ Iโ€™m so excited to team up with another massage therapist (hopefully soon!) and eventually offer new modalities, like AmpCoiling, acupuncture, etc. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ โ €โ € 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. ๐Ÿ’› โ €โ € Your turn! Please tell me a little bit about you and why youโ€™re here๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
The most colorful language of the body happens thr The most colorful language of the body happens through CUPPING. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ–ค There is a misconception that these marks as a result of cupping are bruises, but they are โŒnotโŒ 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. ๐Ÿฆ  So, the DARKER the mark ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the more โ€œSTAGNANTโ€ the blood is in that area. โšซ๏ธ These colorful markings can last a few days up to a few weeks depending on how sedentary you are, how often youโ€™re sweating, how deep the injury or old the trauma is, etc. So, the DEEPER the toxicity ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the LONGER it takes for cupping to remove all the stagnation and return to a healthier pink in response. ๐Ÿ”ด Potential causes of cupping marks that are ๐’„๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’”๐’•๐’†๐’๐’•๐’๐’š dark in color may be from: โ€ข a toxic work/home environment โ€ข old injuries or trauma โ€ข a sedentary lifestyle โ€ข an unhealthy diet To experience cupping without the marks, just ask for movement cupping instead! ๐Ÿ’› ๐‘บ๐’˜๐’Š๐’‘๐’† ๐’“๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’‚ ๐’—๐’Š๐’”๐’–๐’‚๐’ ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’Ž๐’๐’”๐’• ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’๐’ ๐’„๐’–๐’‘ ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’“๐’Œ๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ๐’” ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ
Prenatal massages call for all the pillows ๐Ÿคฉ He Prenatal massages call for all the pillows ๐Ÿคฉ Head pillow, leg pillow, arm pillow... you got it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ 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. โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 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. ๐Ÿ˜Š
Itโ€™s the day-to-day things that count. What litt Itโ€™s the day-to-day things that count. What little decisions are you making today to lead you toward a life of wellness? ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
Never getting over this stunning view from my room Never getting over this stunning view from my room ๐Ÿคฉ
Still blown away to be nominated out of hundreds o Still blown away to be nominated out of hundreds of incredible therapists to be in the TOP EIGHT for Best Massage of the Upstate in 2020. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Your support is indescribable, and no words can relay my gratitude! ๐Ÿ’› Iโ€™m a small, local, one-person business with Christ as the foundation and you all as my supportive pillars. He gets all the glory, for He is the reason anyone leaves my therapy room in less pain. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ โ €โ € Iโ€™d appreciate your official vote SO much found via the link in my bio! It should take a total of 10 seconds to complete. โœ… Ends July 2nd! โ €โ € Thank you, thank you, and please share! โœจ โ €โ € #supportsmall #supportlocal #bestoftheupstate #bestoftheupstate2020
My official new space ๐Ÿคฉ I have felt so encourag My official new space ๐Ÿคฉ I have felt so encouraged by all of you who have faithfully supported me through this season of transition as I made a move to Travelerโ€™s Rest in the heart of the mountains. โ›ฐ Though my location has changed, my vision to continue to offer you personalized, therapeutic massage has not. ๐Ÿ’› I am continually grateful for all of you and your willingness to learn more about the human body with me, a passion of mine that I know will be lifelong. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿผ
Wrong. โœ–๏ธ Pain is often the final notice that Wrong. โœ–๏ธ Pain is often the final notice that the body is experiencing dysfunctionโ—๏ธ
Meet the traditional Chinese meridian clock. โฐ H Meet the traditional Chinese meridian clock. โฐ Have you ever consistently woken up in the middle of the night at the same hour? When you are awake, do you notice you always begin to lack energy at a set time? If you have a health condition that causes pain, have you ever noticed that pain always worsens during certain time periods? If yes, this is the chart you want to reference to become aware of what exact body organ may be affecting your pain, energy, and/or sleep patterns. According to traditional Chinese medicine, within a 24-hour day, these 12 organs rotate every few hours to be โ€œfocusedโ€ on by the body and detoxed or cleansed. When an organ is toxic or sick and comes to its โ€œturnโ€ on the body clock to be purged, it tends to send signals through a myriad of ways-- increased pain, worsened symptoms, lack of energy, sleeplessness. The Lord miraculously designed our body this way to speak a language not in words, but in signals, and this is just one translation of many โ˜บ๏ธ โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € * Watch my stories to hear an amazing personal story about this ๐Ÿ˜Œ
So stop ignoring them! Pain is a sign of external So stop ignoring them! Pain is a sign of external or internal issues at hand. Itโ€™s an inconvenient blessing, but a blessing nonetheless, because it creates awareness that your body is crying out for help! Are you listening or ignoring?๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿผ
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