Gifts That Move & Soothe
For your favorite mamas...
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Anyone pregnant or newly postpartum should own this book! You are welcome.
C-section Scar Recovery Kit or anything from Hello Postpartum
3 Private Sessions with me to get at the heart of what isn't working, change habits, regain confidence, prepare for birth, or get started on a path toward healing and strength after (despite diastasis recti, back pain, neck and shoulder tension, droopy posture, prolapse, and leaking issues).
For that friend who's interested in all the great work you have been doing lately...
Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman
A great introduction into Nutritious Movement and Katy Bowman's work.
Get-a-month/ Give-a-month of MELT or RISE! Holiday Special
If you are a monthly MELT or RISE member, you can GIVE a month of MELT or RISE to someone you love for FREE. If you are not yet a member, consider joining us for a month to get something for you and the free gift for your loved one! (Email me to receive your gift certificate to share)
Or send them my way.
For your office friends who are always asking about your weird desk set up and little balls you bring to work...
Don't Just Sit There by Katy Bowman
Or get them some of the great things you are already using to create a dynamic work space. A tool to help create a standing desk option, a floor cushion for floor sitting (see below), or anything that will give their feet some texture vitamins like this standing mat (or balls, stone mats, half domes, etc).
For your friends who are complaining of foot pain
Simple Steps For Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman
Whole Body Barefoot by Katy Bowman
Happy Feet Alignment Socks
MELT Hand And Foot Treatment Kit or if you prefer the mini kits ($30 including standard shipping) you can get those from me HERE.
Or check out this list of minimal shoes and pick out a favorite to try for yourself.
For anyone who would like to age better...
Dynamic Aging by Katy Bowman
Know someone who would like to feel better at 80 than they did when they were in their 50's? Learn from some amazing folks who have done just that.
Or get them moving with us!
Useful stuff to help everyone in your home move more...
Squatty Potty - I've said this every year... Do you have one yet?!
Half Dome - calf stretches all the time... a HUGE gift for your lower back, knees, hips, and even your neck!
Floor Cushions - get your loved ones on the floor more often... move it or lose it! There are plenty of great ones out there. I like these because they have the ability to give you multiple heights and they are cute. Or if you have a bunch of old clothing or blankets you want to keep, but don't need regular access to, these are great cushions you can stuff with anything you have lying around and make taller or shorter based on your needs.
Pull up bar - you don't have to do a pull up, but hanging is a movement vitamin you are probably not getting enough of... set this up in a doorway, hang whenever you pass it, and watch your neck and shoulders transform (and your breath improve, and your ribs find a new home!)
For the adventurers...
Teema towels are so beautiful, useful, and versatile! Perfect for travel - beach, mountains - any adventure where there is a chance you might need to dry off. It also doubles as a blanket or scarf - or at the pool or beach is cute as a little wrap skirt. I have used mine in a million different ways.
This is my favorite travel/computer bag of all time. I have the Siena Smart Backpack in green. I have never loved a backpack before - but I LOVE this one. Perfect for travel (it fits EVERYTHING including separate laptop space) and has pockets that actually make sense are are useful for the things you are most likely to bring) and still great for everyday use.
For those who want to relax and refresh...
This is a local farm that sells my favorite soaps. I highly recommend this cowgirl scent (one of my favorite scents ever - I'm obsessed), but there are plenty more great ones to choose from (Cowboy is also great).
20 Minute Candles - this is both genius, beautiful, and useful. Perfect for starting a new nourishing ritual.
Kate McLeod body stones are heavenly for your skin and I especially love the body routine set with the dry brush. It's a beautiful way to create ritual around caring for your body.
I drink matcha green tea every morning and this is my absolute favorite tea company to buy from.
And here is one of my favorite clothing and jewelry companies Lotus & Luna (the harem pants are my favorite) - the clothing is great, and I love and appreciate their mission.
For anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one or who is on a cancer journey or is dealing with some hard things...
Curated care packages from Rest & Heal. Beautiful and perfect. I love the Radical Remission and Radical Hope books (and podcast) for dealing with cancer and I have used the grief care packages for loved ones as well.
Great book companion while dealing with tough stuff. Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
A friend lent this book to me when I was first diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer 7 years ago. It was a great companion through chemo, but would also be for any of life's really hard shit. It's one of those books that will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen and less alone.
Or gift them a month of RISE or the replay of the Rage & Release/ Nervous System Care Circle
Or some one-on-one time with me.
For that person in your life that should really be MELTing more...
(get the the equipment now and you can invite them to a free MELT class with you December 9th)
MELT Equipment
Yes, you'll find rollers and hand and foot treatment kits, but you'll also find dvds and on demand videos to guide you through classes and sequences.
Or grab them a whole month of MELT classes for them for FREE with buy one get one deal. (see above or email me for details).
Or get them a single MELT session with me!
Favorite Exercise Tools
Soft Pilates Balls for core work
Soft Roller for MELT and more
And of course for YOU and only your absolutely favorite people...
don't forget about my holiday gift pack special 3 Private sessions for only $270. Sessions are 55min long and can be in person in Littleton, CO or virtually from anywhere in the world. Single session gifts are also an option.
I work with people on a variety of issues including
- how to set up a more dynamic workspace so work time is also part movement time
- how to change habits and environment to ease chronic neck and shoulder tension
- how to navigate everyday life and exercising while healing prolapse, diastasis recti, leaking issues, pelvic pain and other postnatal issues
- how to work toward healing, moving, and thriving after (or through) chemotherapy, radiation, and various surgeries
- how to move and sit differently to relieve low back pain
- how to address sciatic pain through everyday alignment
- how to better care for your feet so they can continue to support your whole body without paiin
- and how to use breath to deal with a variety of issues included core weakness, back pain, rib pain, and stress
