The Yomassage Podcast

In this episode we invite our friend and partner, Marc Kilman-Burnham, to talk about an exciting and innovative new Training and Certification program for health care providers.....Mindful Caregiving by Yomassage.  @yomassage @yomassagesellwood

Lymphatic massage seems to be talked about everywhere nowadays, but what exactly is it and why is it important? In this episode we have Christine Dada, RN, BSN on to talk about her experience with post surgical lymphatic massage as a nurse and a patient at the Yomassage Social Spa. You can find Christine on IG @christine_skinbylovely Book a REVIVE lymphatic massage at the Yomassage Social Spa in S...

Our first episode since our post -COVID recovery period! Katherine and Tiffany talk about what they've been up to at Yomassage since the last episode and give a preview to some exciting new offerings coming out of this period of tremendous growth! @yomassage @yomassagesellwood

Shownotes: Dori has been working in the field of health and wellness since 1997. She’s a bit of a wellness ‘Jill-of-all-Trades.’ Being of service to people and empowering them on their wellness journey is truly her passion and gives her life purpose. For the past two decades, Dori developed her career as a massage therapist and her knowledge and passion for holistic health blossomed. As a life-lon...

Shownotes: [1:30] Is anger a bad emotion? [3:20] Repressing anger [4:45] What does being angry mean? [6:34] Letting anger out [8:10] Positive sides of anger release [10:55] How anger can be productive [13:15] Anger management as therapy [15:35] Being angry when situations are out of control [17:43] How can you process anger? Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wher...

Guest: Athena Phillips, LCSW Athena’s career in behavioral health began in 1995, where she began working with developmentally disabled children and adults. Working with this population prompted her to pursue her Bachelors degree in Social Work, which was completed at Pacific University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was Social Work Student of the Year in 2000. During my internship at the She l...

Shownotes: [1:30] How often do we cry? [3:05] Different types of crying [5:40] Crying and its physical effects  [8:35] Crying and social connectedness [11:25] When should you seek help? [13:15] Why do we need to cry? [15:10] Is crying a sign of weakness? [17:05] How to help your emotions Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share w...

Shownotes: [1:24] What stress does to our body? [3:15] Stress and the digestive system [5:05] Different stress indicators [7:40] How can stress impact your body and behaviour? [11:12] How do we manage our stress? [14:15] How stress affects us [15:35] Self-care and crying [18:55] Yomassage starts a Portland take-over this summer! Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing...

Alison is a licensed clinical social worker, 500 hour yoga teacher in the Kripalu yoga lineage and Reiki master. She's a part of  "My LA Therapy," a prominent group private practice in Los Angeles and currently resides in Ithaca, NY in the heart of the finger lakes. Alison is passionate about working with individuals impacted by anxiety and trauma and incorporating mindfulness-based...

Shownotes: [1:32] How to deliver massage to autistic children? [3:45] Effective and Discriminative touch [5:50] Babies and the importance of touch [7:52] What is QST massage? [10:02] Common touch details among autism [13:05] Communication skills around touch [14:45] Studies about touch and autism [16:15] Other ways to activate social connectedness [18:15] The importance of social bonding and touch...

Shownotes: [2:05] What do you know about sound healing? [4:05] Have you tried sound healing? [6:35] The science behind the different sound waves [10:32] Are there benefits from sound healing? [13:25] Different frequencies [16:35] Types of different sound healings [18:27] Do you know any sound healers? Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of...

Shownotes: Susan Salvo is a board-certified massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. She teaches at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy and presents at conventions across the country. Susan has written two widely used textbooks, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice and Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Professionals . Susan is a member of the Massage Therapy Foundation case report...

Shownotes: [1:50] Salt water and sea salt benefits [3:50] Breathing salty air [6:20] Regular salt or sea salt? [8:02] Salt effect on skin conditions [10:07] Salt and the respiratory system [11:35] Himalayan salt lamps [15:52] Does salt therapy have any risks? [17:35] Salt caves and halo therapy Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course...

Shownotes: [2:02] Why it’s important to have a healthy microbiome [6:02] Are probiotics good for your gut? [8:02] Connection between touch and gut health [10:07] Stress levels and the gut [13:02] Healthy diets and food intake [15:48] How important is it what you put on your skin? [18:15] The importance of reputable resources  Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing whe...

Shownotes: [1:31] When did you start cooking? [3:42] How cooking impacts mental health [6:08] Cooking for self-care and mindfulness [9:29] Cooking for mental health [11:35] Have you heard of behavioural activation? [13:50] Cooking and shopping [15:45] Different ways to cook [19:25] Favorite blogs Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of cours...

Shownotes: 1:02 Meet Ruth Werner 5:08 The book that lives and continues 7:05 Massage as self-care and the shift in massage therapy 9:51 Is massage safe during Covid 19? 13:20 Guidelines and marketing post pandemic 15:40 Best Practices for massage therapists 20:45 Recommend COVID 19 Policies 22:32 Vaccines and symptoms 28:20 Massage therapy and its influence on clients post covid RUTH WERNER, BCTMB...

Shownotes: Key takeaways to tune in for 🎧 [1:35] Staying digitally connected [3:55] How hard is it to disconnect? [6:15]Technology and Covid-19 [8:05] Does technology help us stay connected? [10:35] How often do you check your smartphone? [12:25] Personal time vs Business on social media [15:25] Friendships online and real life [17:35] Benefits of taking time off technology [18:55] Is social medi...

Shownotes: [1:20] What is stress? [3:21] Health conditions due to stress [4:45] Reasons we are stressed [6:45] How Covid has affected stress? [8:32] What causes stress? [9:55] Signs you might be stressed [12:42] The power of social connection [14:20] The effects of social isolation [16:45] Social media and technology [19:50] How important is social media? [22:04] How to monitor your stress levels?...

Shownotes: [1:50] What is a restorative yoga class? [3:25] Yin yoga  [5:45] The benefits of a Yomassage session [7:15] The importance of props [8:35] What are the benefits of stretching? [10:20] The power of stretching Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://...

Shownotes: [1:34] What type of meditation do we practice in Yomassage? [2:10] Different Yomassage meditation themes [3:20] What happens during a Yomassage session? [6:50] How does it feel to experience Yomassage mindfulness practice [9:55] Oceanside Meditation Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!...

Shownotes: [1:22] Why did we create Yomassage? [3:21] The importance of touch [5:55] What should you expect when getting a massage? [7:50] The difference between different types of massage [9:20] Qualifications and standards [12:35] The signature Yomassage [14:55] What is a group session? [16:02] Barefoot Yomassage [18:55] Mindful touch techniques [19:51] Energetic Yomassage [20:55] Table Yomassag...

Shownotes: [1:42] What is grounding and natural electrical charges [2.45] Benefits of grounding and earthing [4:27] What happens when you are connected to the earth? [6:41] Electric currents, Magnetic fields and Us [7:50] Ways to enjoy walking barefoot  [9:56]  Have you watched the movie “Pretty Woman”? [11:41] Where can we find ions? [15:09] Some fun ways of grounding [16:28] Taking your shoes of...

Shownotes: [1:40] Good quotes and bad quotes [2:55] “If there’s even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy - risk it” [3:59] “ What are you more afraid of- changing or staying the same?” [4:38] “ Look closely at the present you are constructing - it should look like the future you are dreaming” [5:15] “ You should choose your thoughts like you choose the clothes you put on...

Shownotes: [2:15] Touch around the world [4:10] How long should a hug be? [5:53] When is touch safe? [7:42] Boundaries around touch  [10:15] The therapeutic benefits around touch [12:51] The stigma around touch [13:40] What is a massage therapist? [15:21] Desexualizing touch [17:12] Restrictions on touch [19:02] Safe touch [21:05] Touch Deprivation Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing...

Show Notes: [1:38] Pain and Breath [5:21] What is active coping? [6:21] The power of breath [7:46] Breathing for stress relief [9:29] Practice and techniques [15:03] Fibromyalgia and breath benefits [16:28] Breathwork practice in daily life [18:02] Pain relief through breath [20:38] How often do we use breath? Thanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen...