Life is coming up roses
Valen with Sacramento Chapter Coordinator Julia Adams (left) and her daughter Elizabeth Adams (right) at the rose-planting event I love when an idea unfolds organically, with serendipitous surprises along the...
Tips for caring for yourself during hospital stays
One of the first things I love to do when I’m home for the night is put on my comfy clothes. There is something so nice about being cozy in...
Breathe Deeply
Sometimes it is during our quietest moments we are able to reflect and learn the most about life and ourselves. When in our normal routines, the weeks and months seem...
Shake It Off
“In the 15 years I have been a therapeutic massage therapist, you are my first client who has not complained about your health issues but rather shared them with me.”...
Keep Plugging Away
“You woke up. You got out of bed. You got dressed. These may seem like small things. But when you’re living with a chronic illness, these small things may take...