National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month, and it’s the perfect time to focus more on taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Health refers to a state where the physical body is free from disease, whereas wellness refers to the overall balance of a person’s physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, environmental and occupational well-being. Especially during these stressful times, it’s important to make self-care, healthy eating, and stress management a priority in order to feel better than ever!

Freedom in Surrender

Do you want more freedom this year? "You are only as free as you think you are and freedom will always be as real as you believe it to be." - Robert M. Drake Cultivating freedom in your life isn't necessarily about having complete freedom from things, but about finding more freedom within them.  Learn to make room. Learn to let go.

BLOOM Where You are Planted

Blooming is the beautiful process of growing and becoming. The expression "bloom where you are planted" means taking advantage of the opportunities we have in life, making the best of where we’re at, and being grateful for our present situation, regardless of what it may look like or feel like. Below, we expand on how to grow wherever you find yourself.

Shower Yourself in Happiness

Winter Blues still lingering into Spring? Rainy Days got you down? There's still hope for happiness to bloom! "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters." - Audrey Hepburn Read on as we share our tips for cultivating feelings of contentment & lasting joy.

Spring Clean Your Health & Wellness Routine

Spring Cleaning is a chance to hit the reset button on your life. Spring Cleaning is supposed to be a positive process following the transition of Winter into Spring. When we think of Spring Cleaning, we usually think of a deep clean to our homes and cars or workspace - washing windows, clearing out the garage or attic, scrubbing floors, throwing out old items, reorganizing files. We don't usually consider carrying the idea over into other areas of our lives. But Spring is a great time to examine and rethink our diets, exercise, sleep habits, and mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Let this season be one of motivation and inspiration towards improving your lifestyle and forming healthier habits. Put yourself on your to-do list.

14 Ways to Love Yourself

Love is a many splendored thing, and self-love is no exception. Loving your self creates and builds self-respect, -esteem, -worth, -confidence, and compassion. When we put consistent care and effort into truly loving ourselves - not from a place of selfishness or conceit, but from a humble place that embraces wholeness and wellness, that makes us stronger, healthier, more joyful and content - we are then better capable of loving, serving, and giving to others. Continue reading for 14 ideas on how to love yourself better.

Resolve to Relax & Renew

This year, make it your Resolution to commit to self-care. “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” —Eleanor Brown, author It's time to unwind. We would like to share with you absolutely FREE ways to Relax and Renew.

Massage - Self Care | Summer-ize Your Self-Care | Heaven Sent Massage of Ellijay | Ellijay, Georgia GA

Summer-ize your Self-Care

Self-care is about so much more than just indulging in pleasurable activities; consistent self-care is important for preventing injuries, strengthening areas of weakness, and maintaining strength and resilience...If you are looking to be more proactive in your health and well-being, we can help.
These 15 ideas for self-care can assist you in getting started.

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LMTs Volunteer for a Day with the Thumbs Up Mission

- Elder M. Russel Ballard

Licensed Massage Therapists often enter this field, at least in part, in an effort to help others. Whether it be in aiding with relaxation, assisting to decrease stress, helping in alleviating pain, or a combination of all the above, it is an honor and a joy to work with clients in promoting a better sense of health and wellness. It is a rare & wonderful opportunity, however, to be able to volunteer our skills and services to families of those battling with illnesses such as cancer.