Tess Bravo, LMT

When you have an evening out with friends in Weston and your only seat open is near a massage sign 🥰

It’s nice to see massage therapy get more recognition!

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES LARGEST STUDY EVER ON MASSAGE THERAPY USE

July 2024

"Many people receive massage therapy and for many reasons. But according to a new study – the largest and most comprehensive ever conducted on the subject – the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and the reasons may be surprising."

“What our study shows is that it’s probably not helpful any longer to label massage as an ‘alternative’ therapy, with all of the marginality that the term conveys.”

“Licensed massage therapists ought to be respected as mainstream practitioners, whose profession provides a therapeutic approach not just to address pain and functional challenges but to foster wellness and overall well-being, physical and emotional.

Everyone can benefit from working with a skilled massage therapist. They’re the hidden gems in the healthcare system.” - Jeff Levin, Ph.D., M.P.H., University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health. (Robert Rogers/Baylor University)

Study Link: Journal of Science & Healing
Prevalence & Determinants of Massage Therapy Use in the US
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830724000958

On site chair massage kind of afternoon

It’s ABMP massage week! Some clients like to talk, while others prefer to be silent. I am fine with either preference each client has. My massage room is a safe space ♥️

This is a clients daughter. I’ve also hired her for my daughter’s First Communion. Please check out her page

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Magnesium always at reach for adding into sessions

Last minute connections lead to a last minute chair massage booking for today. This was time for taking care of some of our military. I even got to see a sweet therapy dog!

New chair massage scene this afternoon

Got a new tool to help with facia and trigger points

Not accepting appointments on Memorial Day Weekend. Spending time with family. Have a safe holiday!

This last weekend was an extended weekend! To celebrate my oldest 8th grade graduation. To have much needed one on one time together. Also, to have a mental and physical break for myself. I’ve been planning on taking my girls for their 8th grade graduation’s to Hot Springs, Arkansas since June of 2021. The Arlington Hotel was amazing. We spent time at a bathhouse and had a spa day at Quapaw Bathhouse and spa. Looking forward to my next trip back! I love spa city! 🧖🏼‍♀️🧖🏼‍♀️

Cozy, rainy day for chair massages

Pershing always has a nice Teachers Appreciation Week set up by Krysta!

Last night was one of my favorite campuses to be at. Always look forward to be at the Raven Rest Stop Night 2 of 3 for finals week.

The maintenance guys and the roof replacement has made nice improvements. The blues in the room I massage in have helped relax the space more.

First round of chair massages preparing for finals week.

4th Annual Troy Bridal Fair

Celebrating Professional Administrative Day a day late. Today the employees had a break for some relaxation. They deserved it!

The room I’m booked in for the courthouse is getting an update. Excited to see how it’ll look finished for next month!

Firehouse vendor event. All set up

This is funny, but I like how it represents what we miss out on a no show appointment. I need to see a massage one!

TikTok · kyndal_bret 3746 likes, 39 comments. “hope you enjoy the look of disappointment and despair 🙂”

The majority of my business has been ran by appointment only. I balance my kids around with work. Last Wednesday my cars motor went out, so I am without a personal vehicle. I have a loner; but for corporate chair massages I’m restricted on use of another so I don’t injure myself loading and un loading the massage chair. With inflation, high school tuition beginning this fall, figuring out what my next car purchase will be: cancellation policy will be enforced. If too many no call/ no shows or last minute cancellations happen, I will no longer reschedule. This isn’t my hobby this is my work and how I sole provide for my family of 3. The flexibility I had has diminished at this time.

Thank you,

Tess

Corporate chair massages today. The view was nice on break

I’ll be set up again there this spring.

Fourth Annual Bridal Show

My next vendor event I’ll be at! The KC Spa will have some retail while I’ll be providing chair massages

The Tissue That Connects Our Muscles May Be a Key to Better Health Fascia is more important than previously thought. Here’s how, and why, you should care for yours.

A little chair massage pop-up tonight. I’ll have magnesium for the retail portion!

Switched up to listen to a 432 Hz music playlist

I’ll be set up after I’m out of The KC Spa!

Pop on in for our "Bliss Out the Building" pop-up event!

On Friday, 02/02 from 5-7pm we will be Featuring: Elements Ayurvedic chocolate tasting, "Teas for Wellness" tea-tasting, Make & Takes, Chair Massages, and other February Friday Fun with our neighbors!

Come kick off the weekend with us!