Meet the Tribe: Beth
The Wildmoon tribe grows!
Beth joined us as a master massage therapist all the way from Harrisonburg, VA.
Below is a Q&A to get to know and SCHEDULE JOY with her.
Beth is available Sunday-Wednesday 10am-6pm.
What steps led you to Castle Rock, CO?
The West, I feel, has always called to me. I needed to raise my daughter back East. Now that she's grown, I began my search for what was next for me. I cast a wide net while searching for work and found Hannah in February. She and I hit it off immediately, and that set me in motion.
How did you get into massage therapy? What attracted you to the art?
I remember as a young girl, I would rub my own feet when I had growing pains. I didn't know why it made me feel better, I just knew that it did. Massage had always been something that lingered in my mind. It wasn't until 2015 that I finally decided to enroll into massage school.
How do you approach treatment? What styles/techniques do you offer?
I like to approach each client the same. Tell me about yourself, what you do for work, how is your life treating you, etc. This helps me to get to know my clients better and where they may need more focused work. I like to incorporate different modalities into my sessions, as every session doesn't require the same thing. I use hot and cold stone treatments, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, therapeutic massage, Thai Yoga, and passive stretching.
What should new patients know for before, during, and after, a massage?
I enjoy punctuality in my clients, new or old. I understand that life happens and lateness occurs. However, I find that it just adds to the stress and doesn't always benefit your session. Not to mention, that it unfortunately cuts into the session making it shorter.
During a massage: I just ask that an open line of communication occurs. Feedback regarding pressure is a key element to any beneficial massage.
After a massage: Drink lots of water, stretch, ice any soreness, and, my personal favorite, take a long soaking bath. I realize not everyone has that luxury.
What part of being a massage therapist motivates you most?
Helping people to feel better is what motivates me most. Knowing that I helped rid someone of pain they have been suffering with for any amount of time is one of the best feelings for me. Not only does it make me happy for my client, but it also helps me to feel confident within my own practice and work as a healer.
What are some of your self-care practices?
As I mentioned before- baths. I love them, swear by them, encourage them. I also stretch, and find ways to work on my own muscles at home.
Do you recommend any additional practices for clients to incorporate into their daily life (ie meditation, self-massage, stretching, essential oils, etc.)?
Yes, yes and yes. Self care is very much needed. Especially in the busy lives most of us live. I find that it brings awareness to oneself and what is happening within our bodies. I encourage my clients to stretch and show them ways they can massage certain muscle groups in between our sessions.
