Sycamore Stretch Therapy

Happy Spring Break 🥎⚾️⚽️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃⛱️🌞

Sycamore Stretch Therapy will be closed Saturday 3/29 & Sunday 3/30

I do have a few Stretch appointments open this Friday 3/28!!
Click the link below and get your stretch booked before they're gone 💆🏼‍♀️

https://square.site/book/JRBWH87K975GN/sycamore-stretch-therapy-sycamore-il

Recipe for Low Carb Healthy Quiche:

Take a tortilla and place it in a pie dish. (I'm using Aldi Spinach and Herb wrap... yes, use whatever kind you want. Gluten free, low carb, whole wheat, white flour, etc.)

Crack 3 eggs onto the tortilla with 2-3 dollups of cottage cheese and lightly scramble with a fork. (No, its not too soggy and I haven't ripped one tortilla yet)

Add whatever veggies or none. I like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes..etc.

Then throw a bunch of thick shredded cheese (about 8oz) on top. I love white cheddar 😋

Bake at 380° until fluffy and middle is not runny, cheese lightly browned. I would say, about 20 minutes.

Cool... enjoy... or prep into glass containers and reheat for a high protein snack 😋

✨️ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT ✨️

Rita and Gary are new clients to Sycamore Stretch Therapy this year and have been in quite regularly.
They sometimes come in for a half hour or full hour stretch and just love how they feel afterward.
Rita's neck/traps pain has nearly diminished, and Gary says he doesn't feel so tight and stiff after a stretch.
I see clients of all ages and stages of life, but there is one common denominator... you just feel great after a session of assisted stretch therapy.

✨️CLIENT SPOTLIGHT ✨️

Sadie and Callie are two frequent flyers here! Basketball season just ended for them, and they needed some downtime to stretch!

Sadie ~ "I love stretch therapy because it's so nice and relaxing. I don't like stretching on my own, so I come here."

Callie ~ "I love stretch therapy because I don't always know what to stretch or couldn't get a good stretch in the muscles that need it most doing it on my own."

I've seen these two for a long time now 🥹 They have come in through youth baseball and softball seasons, school and club volleyball, track, and basketball! Busy girls 💪

Athletes, especially young/multi-sport athletes, need stretching! The biggest perk of student athlete stretching is their immediate improved mood and stress decompression!

Do you need a last-minute gift for your Valentine? ❤️
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Check out the link below 👇

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I'm promising myself to schedule more in 2025! I am scheduling time to work on work and time to work on me!

If you're looking for some self-love or self care, Tracy Haas Esthetics here in Sycamore makes your facial experience relaxing and your skin feeling fresh and revived 🧖‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️

Thank you, , for the fresh glow 💕

When I hear from clients that they are confused on what stretches to do or don't have time for yoga, I always say, "find small pockets of time throughout the day and do some form of mobility or stretching."

Grab your foam roller, you have time for these 6 stretches!
#1 rollout your hamstrings
#2 roll out your glutes
#3 roll out your Quads
#4 roll out your low back
#5 roll out your IT band or hip
#6 roll out your calves

Take 6 deep breaths on each muscle group, you may find yourself in the groove to do more, who knows! It's best to do some mobility each day vs none 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

✨️CLIENT SPOTLIGHT ✨️

K and E are travel softball players that really enjoy stretch therapy !

K ~"I love stretch therapy because you just feel so much better afterward."

E ~ "I love stretch therapy because I play multiple sports, and I don't want to get injured. It keeps me feeling good when I pitch and then have to be at basketball."

I've been seeing these two gals for a couple of years now, I love being a part of their wellness team 💪

Earlier in the New Year, I had a new client come in for stretch therapy, and she asked, "How do you stay so calm? How do YOU relax and how can I relax?"
I was actually shocked someone took me as chill, if only they were inside my brain. Then, I got upset with myself for a moment, turned my internal talking around, and realized that I am growing and actually a much more at peace person than I was a a few months ago or even a decade ago! It shows 🫶

I simply said, "I incorporate my favorite ways to relax some way every day." This chart is actually filled with most of my favorite things to do so!

She then shared the loss of a child she endured, and soon, she learned of my losses. I think it was at that moment she realized the importance of implementing mindfulness and self care.
The problem she is having with her neck muscles is trauma from the extreme grief her body is holding. She's had two stretch sessions and started exercising at home, and I must say, her improvement has me amazed. I started to see the rumble of emotions wanting to pour out. She will release those when she's ready or where it's appropriate.
Please don't let stress take over, start small with little relaxation practices. You will see your body improve and heal ❤️

Good Morning 🌞.. I posted this on my personal page over the weekend, thought I'd share it here with you too! It's snowing a bit here today so take some time to slow down, be mindful, and take care of you 🫵

[Oh Hey..Hi 👋 2024 was so heavy that just completing it wore me out. It's had me scared to reach my fullest potential and January goals because the hard truth here is... when I gain momentum, tragedy has shown its ugly face. I'm in my own way as a trauma response. That 💩 is so real!
Although I found peace with losing 3 loved ones in the past 6 months, my body doesn't feel like it. Trauma leads to stress which leads to cortisol which leads to inflammation which leads to adrenal burnout or depression and weight gain.
I hit the gym hard over the holidays.. ok, yay for going and whoohoo the endorphins... but i only gained fatigue and more weight. *insert freakout😳
I felt like If I wasn't already burning the candle at both ends by now, that the rest of the year is already a waste.
Believe it or not..recently I chose to incorporate mindfulness and gratefulness into my daily routine along with a couple simple nutrition swaps and planned rest... only to find myself down over 5lbs and feeling a better connection/relationship with food and working out.
I went into my holiday workouts telling myself it was to get ahead for new years but subconsciously it was to punish myself for indulging in fun of the holidays.
Im literally healing from the inside out! To heal completely is going to take time and consistency. So im going to ask you What is ONE thing this week ...today... or before 5pm you can do to heal or get you one step closer to your goal?
I'll go first... I closed my eyes and thought of 3 things I'm grateful for 🏋🏼‍♀️⚾️❤️
Please share with me or comment your ONE thing! I have a strong feeling we can encourage each other and start some great momentum into this new year! ]

The wait is over! It's time to make the biggest announcement of 2024 🌟
Sycamore Stretch Therapy has officially moved locations and all the hard labor on the room is complete. Please help me celebrate, as I continue to make a few finishing touches, by continuing to support me and my new adventure at our new location.

1715 DeKalb Ave (inside Custom Fit Gym)
Sycamore

Next up... as some may have heard, I am accepting personal training clients as well. You don't have to wait for the new year to feel your very best💪 More info coming out soon.

2024 challenged me, challenged us... so I will concentrate on the successes and this was one of them. This project filled my heart and soul 🫶

I'm excited to see you !!

HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 🌞

❄️Need that great gift or stocking stuffer for friends, family, or just yourself?
❄️Give the gift of stretch with a 30 or 60 minute Stretch Session gift certificate!
❄️No purchase limit, and they're good for all of 2025.
We will be having a price increase in 2025, so this is a great way to lock in current pricing and save in the New Year.
💫Contact Carrie at 815-901-5851 or email [email protected] to set up a time to grab your gift certificates

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

I'm reflecting on everything I'm grateful for today. My boys made it home safely from college, my clients have been over the moon supportive to me during all of 2024's challenges, my family is healthy and they all will have a warm meal and loved ones around them today, I have the best friends anyone could ever ask for, my Husband's non-stop support and physical work on my new stretch room, my daughter's unannounced iced coffee drop offs at work,
and finally... I can't wait to share the progress on my new stretch room at my new location.

Please go into this holiday season with a caring heart, slow down, use empathy 💙

I love you all
~ Carrie

Kim Hurley's Memorial Service
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
4pm-8pm with speeches and memories from 7-8pm
Regale Center
South California St (located between Kate's place and MVPs)
Sycamore, IL

Parking: there's a lot at Somonauk and Elm, also a lot on State St across from Kim's nail salon, Plume, and side street parking, plus some metered parking along State St.

"Love is a bond death cannot part..you are gone from our arms, but not from our hearts"

We are excited to announce that Rachael and her husband Michael have officially welcomed their newest family member and we are so thankful for his healthy arrival! Welcome to the world baby Theodore!

Our community has experienced a great tragedy 💔

Kim Hurley, our nail tech at Plume Salon, was taken from this world on Friday, November 22nd, 2024

As we all continue to process the tragic loss of Kim Parsons Hurley, we want to support her beloved boys, Colton and Connor. A donation box will be set up at Plume Hair Design at her station for those who would like to contribute.

If you had an appointment scheduled with Kim and would like to keep it as a time to reflect and sit with your memories, you are more than welcome to do so
We will be at the salon Tuesday 11/26 and Wednesday 11/27 for anyone who wants to stop in.

We will provide updates regarding any services to honor Kim as soon as they are arranged. Thank you for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time. 💜💔💜

Things are coming along now, there has been so much progress made to the room! We are hopeful this will be the transition week. Please come to the State St location for your appts throughout this week until you personally get the alert we've moved.
You will also spy something else i will be doing over at Custom Fit! Yes.... TRX 💪

Please note Sycamore Stretch Therapy will be closed Monday 11/4 and Thursday 11/7 this week, but the online booking is updated with a few added times this week.

Have a great week, please vote 🇺🇸, and come see me soon!!

I took a stroll all over downtown Sycamore in between clients this morning 🍁🍂 We hope everyone gets a chance to soak in fall's beauty. Happy Pumpkin Fest 🎃