I have a confession to make. During my 3rd year of working as a massage therapist, I almost threw in the towel and called it quits. You see, during this early stage of my career, I was unknowingly giving too much of my time and energy away to clients, while simultaneously trying to be there
I’m going to be transparent with you for a moment. My 3rd year working as a massage therapist was one of the most intense and exhausting years working as a bodywork professional. I started my massage career working at one of the most prominent massage therapy studios in Chicago. The majority of clientele at this
In the following video, take a moment to learn what my “temporary” definition of energy is and two simple techniques that will enhance your ability to feel energy outside of you, as well as, within you. Click here to view The Basics Of Sensing Energy. Enjoy!
I’m going to paint a picture for you…. It’s below zero outside and you’re walking to work from the El with shoulders up to your ears and hands tucked tightly into your pockets, trying to avoid the freezing cold temperatures from taking you over. You FINALLY get to work after feeling like you were outside
This month, I’m going to get personal with you. During the last 13 years, working as a bodyworker and a massage therapist; many people have asked me, “What do you do to stay so healthy?” I also may receive comments like, “You are the most Zen person I know.” or in a question form, “Are
It’s 2:45 in the afternoon and it starts. Suffocating pain in the back of your neck that does not want to let go. It makes its way up the back of your spine, and yanks at the muscles at the base of your skull. You have a deadline to make at 4pm, so you keep
Changes. They start off small, the long lasting one’s at least. Change can come suddenly, without warning or possibly slowly overtime and anywhere in between. Little did I know that 2017 would be a year of change for me. Change that is starting off small. Let me share with you…. Last year was a year
At this moment I invite you to join me. Join me and take a moment to step away from your busy life. It won’t take long, just a few moments. Okay, now come with me and take this time to imagine what it would be like to feel good in your body. No aches and no
Do you believe you’re a broken machine who needs fixing? I’m here to tell you that you are not broken, dear one. You don’t need to be fixed. Even if you literally have a broken bone in your body, you, a human being, are not broken. Most of us are so stuck in our heads,
Whether we Chicagoans like it or not, it’s starting to get cold outside! And what happens when the weather turns? You guessed it, colds and the flu! “What do I do when I’m starting to not feel well?” “What do I do about my session if I’m sick?” These two questions are usually at the
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Do you walk around noticing how many of us are on our cell phones these days? Instead of looking at each other or the world around us, the vast majority of us have our heads down looking at our cellular or wireless devices in front of us. While the convenience of wireless devices makes life
Hi there. My name is Heather Fraelick. I am a lover of life, movement and witnessing others feeling empowered. I am a dancer, a traveler, a teacher, a women’s circle facilitator, a life long student and more. I believe in life and the authentic healing that can happen when we actually slow down and feel what our bodies are trying to tell us. Welcome to my site.
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