From Hands to Feet: My Barefoot Journey into Sarga Bodywork
As a massage therapist, my hands have always been my primary tools. But my journey took an unexpected turn when I discovered the world of...
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Linda Caravia
Apr 92 min read
Why 'deeper' isn't better in massage
As a licensed massage therapist since 1998 (over 26 years of experience), I've heard it all: "Go deep, I can take it!" or "The deeper the...
Linda Caravia
Apr 22 min read
Exciting News: Expanding My Practice to Arizona!
Many of you know I'm a passionate advocate for massage therapy and its incredible benefits. I'm thrilled to announce that I've recently...
Linda Caravia
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Physical touch deprivation and ways to cope
One of the first things we lost when the pandemic of 2020 rippled across our communities is safe physical touch. Lack of hugging people...
Dr. Emily Wolbers
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Food As Medicine: Especially During Stress & Uncertainty
Have you ever changed your eating habits during stress? I know I have! When it comes to food as medicine, ironically it has less to do...
Linda Caravia
Jul 14, 20204 min read
FREE Self-Massage Tools That Get Results
Yes, you can massage yourself at home. No, it won’t be as great as booking an appointment with me (obviously!). But the same way that...
Linda Caravia
Jun 8, 20203 min read
Listening • Speaking Up • Taking Action
I must acknowledge the collective traumas in the Black Community, but my words and opinions are irrelevant. If you would prefer, please...
Linda Caravia
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Can Massage Therapy Help Me Sleep Better?
How is your sleep lately? A good night’s sleep is crucial to our wellbeing and our health. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep or...
Linda Caravia
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Important Info: How we're responding to COVID-19
In light of the recent global outbreak of COVID-19 we are taking some extra steps to keep our spaces clean and healthy for you at my...
Linda Caravia
Aug 14, 20192 min read
Boundaries & Feedback with Bodywork
My long career as a really picky client is part of what makes me a better massage therapist now. More importantly, it’s what makes me...
Linda Caravia
Jun 24, 20193 min read
Why Your Massage Therapist Asks All Those Health Questions
Before your first massage, I’m going to ask you about your medical history. I’ve got an online intake form that will ask about what...
Linda Caravia
May 28, 20194 min read
The Physiological Effects of Monthly Massages
Sure, it feels great to pop in and see a massage therapist every now and then. It’s a great way to pamper yourself and relieve stress...
Linda Caravia
Jan 11, 20193 min read
"Should I cancel my massage appointment if I'm sick?"
Yes, PLEASE cancel if you are sick. A sick body needs rest. Receiving massage is an active task. Massage causes change in the body and...
Linda Caravia
Oct 24, 20181 min read
Yomassage: The Unicorn of Self Care
"Our instructor, Linda Caravia, guided us into our first yoga pose: malasana. Before she began the individual massages, she told us what...
Linda Caravia
Oct 10, 20181 min read
Why massage therapy is important
See my featured blog post on dijanaszewczyk.com. https://www.dijanaszewczyk.com/linda-massage-therapy-portland-oregon/
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