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 Sellwood: https://yomassage.zenoti.com/webstoreNew/services @yomassage @yomassagesellwood

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-long learner, her education went on to include Nutrition Education, Food Psychology Coaching, Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy and Yomassage. Dori is also certified as both a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and Trauma- Informed Yomassage instructor. In 2008, Dori launched Healing Thru Food to create a safe space that encourages healthy, lasting change. Through this program, Dori is committed to helping you create an eating lifestyle that works for YOU and your personal needs. In 2020, Dori combined her passions of food and wellness with her vast knowledge in body therapy and launched Dori Lancaster: Empowered Wellness. Clients can now create customized programs that encourage a holistic sense of well-being. Key takeaways to tune in for 🎧 [2:40] Meet Dori Lancaster [7:20] Switching to holistic lifestyle [9:32] How does healthy eating impact mental health? [12:13] Intuitive eating [17:30] Healthy eating habits [19:25] Food and kids [23:15] Tips about healthy lifestyle choices [28:15] Is eating expensive healthy? Find Dori at: www.dorilancaster.com, www.instagram.com/dori_empowered_wellness 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://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage

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 wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage Resources: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/anger-how-it-affects-people  https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/may/12/science-of-anger-gender-age-personality 

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 later completed her Masters in Social Work from Portland State University where she was the recipient of the Laurels Scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Athena is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in pursuit of Doctorate in Psychology. She has since served in various capacities with an increased specialization in working with trauma. In 2012, she founded Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC), the foundation of which was to approach work with people from the assumption of capacity, inherent goodness and strength. ITTC offers high quality, integrative and progressive care to survivors of trauma and is housed in Portland, OR. Shownotes: [1:30] Who is Athena Phillips? [3:30] What is the Integrative Trauma Treatment Center? [5:20] What is an integrative approach to care and how did COVID 19 affect the services? [7:15] Treatment plans with ITTC [9:01] Integrative approaches, accessibility and bodywork approach [13:55] Benefits and improvements from bodywork therapies [16:12] How to know if clients are ready for a touch massage modality [18:15] Is it difficult to find Integrative Clinics? [20:44] How to find trauma informed practices 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://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage

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 with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage

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 wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage

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 modalities and self-compassion into the work she does. She is a long-time meditator, yoga practitioner, spiritual seeker, and nature lover, and has witnessed the profound impacts of mindfulness in her personal life and the lives of those she works with. You can learn more about Alison here: www.radiantcompassion.com or mylatherapy.com/alison-christiansen Shownotes: [1:30] Introducing Alison Christiansen [4:44] The journey to mindfulness-based modalities and self-compassion work  [7:32] The impact of meditation and yoga on our health [10:05] How to overcome trauma and anxiety?  [11:25] Why is self-compassion so powerful? [14:00] Mind - body treatments and their impact on clients [15:40] Why should therapists practice mindfulness [17:28] COVID 19 & symptoms of anxiety and trauma [19:12] Signs to look for if experiencing trauma [21:12] Self-care routines to check in with yourself [24:15] The importance of retreats and trainings   [28:40] What is a loving-kindness meditation Resource links:  http://mylatherapy.com/alison-christiansen http://www.radiantcompassion.com/ 

Shownotes:\r\n\r\n[1:32] How to deliver massage to autistic children?\r\n[3:45] Effective and Discriminative touch\r\n[5:50] Babies and the importance of touch\r\n[7:52] What is QST massage?\r\n[10:02] Common touch details among autism\r\n[13:05] Communication skills around touch\r\n[14:45] Studies about touch and autism\r\n[16:15] Other ways to activate social connectedness\r\n[18:15] The importance of social bonding and touch in childhood\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\n\r\n\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we cited in this episode:\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/social-touch-shapes-autism-traits/ \r\nhttps://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/massage-and-autism/ \r\nhttps://www.massagemag.com/massage-benefits-autistic-children-for-a-lifetime-84033-84033/ \r\nhttps://sensorycenter.nl/qst-massage.html \r\nhttps://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2016/research-into-our-sense-of-touch-leads-to-new-treatments-for-autism/ \r\n\r\n\r\n

Shownotes:\r\n\r\n[2:05] What do you know about sound healing?\r\n[4:05] Have you tried sound healing?\r\n[6:35] The science behind the different sound waves\r\n[10:32] Are there benefits from sound healing?\r\n[13:25] Different frequencies\r\n[16:35] Types of different sound healings\r\n[18:27] Do you know any sound healers?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we cited in this episode:\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.relaxmelodies.com/blog/science-behind-solfeggio-frequencies/ \r\nhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/333852911_Research_topic_Sound_Healing_using_Solfeggio_Frequencies \r\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/24/fashion/thursdaystyles/whats-the-buzz-sound-therapy.html \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shownotes:\r\n\r\nSusan 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 committee and was on the task force for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge project. \r\n\r\n[2:01] Meet Susan Salvo\r\n[5:25] What is geriatric massage?\r\n[7:55] Why is touch and massage important for the older population?\r\n[12:07] Yoga and Massage\r\n[17:16] Considerations for providing massage\r\n[19:45] What is the best way to provide safe touch to the elderly?\r\n[22:05] Massage and social connectedness for the geriatric population\r\n[26:05] How to find a massage therapist for our senior loved ones?\r\n[29:55] Geriatric massage essentials\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\n\r\n\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we cited in this episode:\r\n\r\nhttps://massagepassport.wordpress.com/about/ \r\n

Shownotes:\r\n\r\n[1:50] Salt water and sea salt benefits\r\n[3:50] Breathing salty air\r\n[6:20] Regular salt or sea salt?\r\n[8:02] Salt effect on skin conditions\r\n[10:07] Salt and the respiratory system\r\n[11:35] Himalayan salt lamps\r\n[15:52] Does salt therapy have any risks?\r\n[17:35] Salt caves and halo therapy\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we cited in this episode:\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323527#supposed-health-benefits-and-evidence \r\nhttps://theconversation.com/health-check-why-swimming-in-the-sea-is-good-for-you-68583 \r\nhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sea-salt-benefits#sea-salt-vs-table-salt \r\n

Shownotes:\r\n\r\n[2:02] Why it’s important to have a healthy microbiome\r\n[6:02] Are probiotics good for your gut?\r\n[8:02] Connection between touch and gut health\r\n[10:07] Stress levels and the gut\r\n[13:02] Healthy diets and food intake\r\n[15:48] How important is it what you put on your skin?\r\n[18:15] The importance of reputable resources \r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we sited in this episode:\r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2017/12/08/The-shared-microbiome-Touch-and-signs-of-affection-linked-to-nourished-gut-ecosystem#\r\nhttps://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-12-05-physical-contact-may-be-good-your-health-according-new-research\r\nhttps://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/01/social-networks-but-for-microbes/424317/ \r\n\r\n\r\n

Shownotes:\r\n\r\n[1:31] When did you start cooking?\r\n[3:42] How cooking impacts mental health\r\n[6:08] Cooking for self-care and mindfulness\r\n[9:29] Cooking for mental health\r\n[11:35] Have you heard of behavioural activation?\r\n[13:50] Cooking and shopping\r\n[15:45] Different ways to cook\r\n[19:25] Favorite blogs\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks for listening! You can help by subscribing, rating, reviewing wherever you listen. And of course share with your friends and family!\r\n\r\n\r\nFind a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class\r\nLearn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info\r\n\r\n\r\nFollow us:\r\n\r\n\r\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage\r\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co\r\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage\r\n\r\n\r\nHere are links to the resources we sited in this episode:\r\n\r\n\r\nhttp://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cot/bjot/2004/00000067/00000003/art00005\r\nhttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17439760.2016.1257049\r\nhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/a-road-to-mental-health-through-the-kitchen-1418059204\r\nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/minding-the-body/201505/kitchen-therapy-cooking-mental-well-being \r\n

Interview With Ruth Werner: Is It Safe to Return to Massage?

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 media addictive? [20:05] How long is our attention span? [21:32] Digital life vs reality [24:12] Screen time and sleep quality [26:37] What would you be doing when offline? [30:31] How to unplug? 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://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage Here are links to the resources we sited in this episode: https://www.uwhealth.org/health-wellness/taking-a-technology-break-can-help-your-health/52660 https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-taking-a-break-from-technology-can-improve-your-personal-and-professional-life/ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_reasons_to_take_a_break_from_screens http://www.pnas.org/content/112/4/1232.short 

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? [24:15] Favourite ways to manage stress [27:15] Books that help with stress 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://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage Here are links to the resources we sited in this episode: https://hcatodayblog.com/2019/04/30/stress-the-health-epidemic-of-the-21st-century/  https://www.gallup.com/analytics/241961/gallup-global-emotions-report-2018.aspx 

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://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage

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! Find a Yomassage class near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class Learn about our trainings: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/yomassage Facebook: www.facebook.com/yomassage.co Twitter: www.twitter.com/yomassage