Taproot Bodywork Resource, LLC

We’ve been nearly a week in Tumalo now, and we’re still wandering around in awe. We’re in love with our house and the surrounding environment. We’ve had to leave a few times for provisions, of course, and hung out a bit in downtown Bend a bit yesterday, but our new home exerts an irresistible pull.

We love ALL THE SUNLIGHT coming through our trees and into our windows, all day long. We love our woodstove, that’s heating our house so well we keep our thermostat at 60 degrees. We love our altar of a kitchen, the big open spaces in our house, and the snug little bedrooms. We have become devotees of our deck; our woodpile makes us feel like natives, thanks especially to the blisters and splinters of splitting and stacking wood. (No, I do not have massage hands, at the moment.)

We walk every day, through our ‘back 40’ to Tumalo State Park and the Deschutes River, or up the hill to what can maybe only be called the high country – wide fields, big horses, and gigantic views of the Three Sisters and more in the distance. Thus far we’ve seen a coyote, an eagle, a hare, plenty of deer tracks, tons of small birds…

The air smells so good. Jim is a sun addict. We find ourselves walking, talking slower. We don’t feel the need to be connected to the electronic world so much – we leave our phones at home, and the internet isn’t nearly such a hook. We sit down to eat, and look at each other over the table. Our daily to-do list includes that long walk.

We feel saner, stronger, healthier, more balanced. We both can’t believe we waited so long to do this for ourselves, to live in a beautiful place, to create the life we wanted. Our friends back home in Portland sound universally stressed out. (Sorry, friends, but our door is always open…)

What do you dream of? What do you need to do? Act.

You’ll note on the sidebar there that I’m teaching two separate classes, one on February 14th, and another on the 15th.  Both classes will be taught in Portland.  Location is somewhat TBA depending on class size.   

Feel free to drop me a line or call with questions!

Hello folks!

After 5+ years of private massage practice, I’m moving on to new adventures and sunnier skies.  In a few weeks, my partner Jim and I are moving to Bend, where I will be working at the community college in the massage therapy program.  I’ve long longed for a smaller town, a larger kitchen, and a more intimate connection with the outdoors, and I’m ready for my massage career to branch out in a new direction.  Bend offers all this with the added benefit of allowing me to stay in a state that has become my heartfelt home. 

The continuity of your care is extremely important to me, and thus I’m pleased to announce that Angella King, LMT, will assume the helm of my practice.  I’ve enjoyed Angella and her skills for three years, and have been very happy to share an office building with her since July.  Her practice is a great complement to mine, consisting of a variety of folks who enjoy the benefits of regular relaxation, athletes from recreational to Olympic, pregnant mommas needing some relief, and baby boomers and others who want help maintaining their wellness.  She is a therapist into whose hands I’ve very gratefully placed my tired body after athletic events and stressful days, and I’m confident that you will find the soothing touch you are seeking in her practice.  I’ve attached Angella’s bio - check her out!

We’d both like to ease your transition to her practice.  When you come in for your final massage with me, I’ll be able to help you schedule your next session with Angella.  Angella will be offering an introductory rate on your first massage of $50 for an hour and $75 for 90 minutes.  This is a great opportunity to try out her skills and experience her work.  You can view her availability and book online at www.unwindmassage.net, or call (503) 310-1627.  I feel very comfortable knowing that you will be in good hands with Angella…literally! 

The Nitty Gritty:

My last day in the office will be Wednesday, January 21^st.  I’ll be maintaining my regular Wednesday - Saturday schedule through that date.  There will be no refunds for unused gift certificates or package sessions.  If you’d like to get in for one last session, please do schedule soon.

Classes Continue:

I’ll also be teaching a Back Massage for Couples class this coming Sunday, January 11^th.  There’s still space for 2 more couples.  Private sessions are also available and can be scheduled at your convenience through January 21^st.

I’m hoping to add at least two more classes to my couples class curriculum in the coming months.  I’ll continue to intermittently teach in Portland as long as I can fill a class.  If you’d like to be notified of these upcoming classes, please send me an email with “couples classes” in the subject line so that I can add you to the appropriate mailing list.

Keeping in Touch:

For all you massage-ophiles out there, my new relationship with massage will inspire more regular blog posts, so please do check my website regularly, or subscribe to the RSS feed for easy notification of new posts.  www.taprootbodywork.com

I’ve known many of you for 5 years now, and I’m grateful for all the color you’ve added to the fabric of my life.  If you’re inspired to keep in touch, I’d welcome your emails.

Stay warm!  Take care of yourself!  And follow your dreams!

Michelle

 Happy Holidays, folks!

I wanted to let you know about my upcoming Couples Massage Classes - a great Christmas gift for both you and the special person in your life!

I’ve got space available for 2 more couples in this weekend’s class on Sunday, December 21st.  Perhaps you’re preparing to take off on your eggnog-fueled, multi-state family fest, and you’d really like some downtime with your sweetheart before you go.  This is the class for you!  I’m very interested in filling this class, so I’ll take $40 off the regular price for existing clients!

Maybe you’re thinking ahead to that cold weather in January… I have two upcoming classes, on January 4th and January 11th.  Gift certificates are available!

A Couples Massage Class is the one present you put under your tree that is a true luxury for the two of you.  Get a little bit closer in the New Year!

You can find more information about the class on my website:  www.taprootbodywork.com, or of course, feel free to give me a ring.

Be warm, be safe, and have a cool Yule!

Michelle