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Why I Switched from Deep Tissue Massage to Craniosacral Therapy (And Why It's Working Better)
For a long time, I believed that more pressure meant more results. Deep tissue massage was my go-to — the kind where you leave tender and wrung out, with that satisfying ache that signals something happened. And something did happen. Tension would lift, muscles would release, and I'd walk out feeling completely renewed. For about two days. If you've ever chased that post-massage relief only to watch it fade by the end of the week, you know the cycle. The tightness comes back.
Madison Smith
May 233 min read


This Common Mistake Is Why So Many Moms Continue to Experience Back and Pelvic Pain
Who do so many postpartum moms continue to experience back and pelvic pain or discomfort well beyond the early postpartum period? They’re all making this very common mistake: caving into the lower back. This happens when your lower back is arching too far forward and often the curve of the lumbar spine is very pronounced. This pattern is especially true in the later stages of pregnancy and postpartum when mom is carrying the weight of the baby on the front side of her body a
Madison Smith
Apr 63 min read


Case Study: Fixing Shoulder Pain and Rib Flare with Breath
I had a session with a new client recently and in our chat before getting to work she said that her shoulder had been bothering her lately like nothing she could do would allow it to relax. After about 15 min her posture had completely changed without me having to comment on her posture or ask her to do anything other than having more awareness of her breathing anatomy! The exciting part of this work for me is how our bodies naturally respond respond when given more precise
Madison Smith
Mar 303 min read


Navigating Pregnancy and Perimenopause as Singers
I recently decided to specialize in helping singers for both pregnancy AND perimenopause. Why both? Because Pregnancy and Perimenopause are mirrors of each other. These are times in our lives when hormones change, our bodies change, our brains change and we change. lot of singers worry about how hormones will affect their voices during this time, but the reality is that what’s happening in your brain is way more important than what’s happening in your throat.
Madison Smith
Mar 253 min read
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