Posts tagged upper peninsula
Life with Twins: 7 Months
Life with Twins: 7 Months

After the twins were born, Matt took a whole month off of work. It was amazing. Matt works out of town and is gone for 9 days at a time, then home for 5 straight days. I couldn’t even imagine him being gone at all in that first month, so it worked out that he could take two trips off and be home with me. I think this made a HUGE difference for how our life as a family of 7 started out. Plus, the twins were happy and sleeping (yay!), so we did A LOT of beach days. Talk about dreamy. So we lounged in babies, had beach days, relaxed and enjoyed all the love from everyone until right after the 4th of July. It actually worked out perfectly too, because that week after the 4th, his company had some meetings up here, so he was working, just not on the road. It was the perfect transition week for me.

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PersonalNikki L'EsperanceEncompass Therapeutic Massagetwins, growing, UP, upper peninsula, familyComment
The Wellness Studio!
The Wellness Studio!

So, you may have noticed that we have been talking about a place called “The Wellness Studio” lately. Don’t worry, we’re still in the same location, we’ve just expanded! Calling the location as a whole, The Wellness Studio, allows us to be inclusive and not leave anyone out when talking about it.

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RecommendationsNikki L'EsperanceThe Wellness Studio, Massage, Massage Therapy, Relief, Pain, Increase function, range of motion, myofascial release, John Barnes, Health, Calumet, Michigan, upper peninsula, Growing, Collective, relaxationComment
Deep Dive: TMJ Dysfunction
Deep Dive: TMJ Dysfunction

This week and last, we have been diving into TMJ Dysfunction and how massage can help. Yesterday, Nikki taught a self-massage technique that you can use at home to help yourself! You find that video on our YouTube channel, here. We have already had a few comments letting us know that the technique really helped and it benefiting those who try it. We recommend going check that out!

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How We Can HelpNikki L'EsperanceEncompass Therapeutic MassageTMJ, TMJ Dysfunction, Calumet, Michigan, upper peninsula, Teeth grinding, dental work, pain, tension, headaches, self-massage, stress relief, stress, relaxComment
Deep Dive: Arms & Hands
Deep Dive: Arms & Hands

Arms and hands are interesting, because I don’t usually have clients with a ton of sore, deep pain, but more of the tingling, numbness and weakness. We use our hands for everything, and therefore our arms. The muscles that move our hands start in our elbow area. There are muscles in your hands as well, but they don’t do the major movements. Another common problem people complain of is carpal tunnel. So let’s dive into this and talk about what you can do for self-care, what other professionals could help, and how massage therapy can help you in your situation.

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How We Can HelpNikki L'EsperanceEncompass Therapeutic Massagearm pain, hands, arm, parrafin, pain relief, numbness, tingling, Calumet, Michigan, Keweenaw, upper peninsula, Chiropractic Care, Massage, Massage TherapistComment
Top 5 Podcasts

I discovered podcasts about a year ago. It was a life changer. Dishes aren’t nearly as dreadful to do when I can be entertained by a podcast at the same time! I also love to put one going on walks, car rides, anywhere really. Learn and do life at the same time?! Win-win. I used to say I would love to be a professional student (nerdy I know), but now I don’t have to, because there are so many podcasts, that you could learn almost anything you wanted to for FREE!! How awesome is that?!

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RecommendationsNikki L'Esperancepodcast, health, self care, massage therapy, calumet mi, michigan, upper peninsula, encompass therapeutic massage, learnComment