The Art Of Healthy Boundaries

During these shorter days and cold, long nights, many of us are spending our evenings getting cozied up in our sweaters or blankets and possibly thinking about the upcoming holidays. While some of that might give you the warm fuzzies, thinking about the holidays can also stir feelings of stress and anxiety. Whether dinner parties, company events, or family dinners with not-often-seen family members, these opportunities can be a great time to connect and feel the holiday spirit. Annddd they can also open us up to difficult people and difficult situations that can cause us to feel overwhelmed or even lead to emotional shutdown at a time of year we might like to otherwise enjoy.

Healthy Living, Self-care, Boundaries, Communication, Mental Wellness, SpringLily LunnemannOctober 30, 2023Boundaries, self-care, Respect, BalanceComment

The Power of Positive Touch: Nurturing the Queer Community

As a queer person who has worked in a touch-centric industry for decades at this point, I can assuredly say that my relationship with touch was not always a simple or positive one.

The challenges faced by the queer community, which often go unnoticed by a heteronormative society, deserve attention and understanding. The narratives presented in stories, movies, advertisements, religious teachings, friendships, literature, and societal norms perpetuate the notion that there is a singular correct and acceptable storyline for people's lives, dismissing any other experiences as deviations to be concealed or left unspoken. Without counterbalancing messages to combat these pervasive feelings of exclusion, many of us have grown up with an inherent sense that our very essence as individuals is fundamentally flawed.

Boundaries, Healthy Love, Mental Wellness, Self-careSean VierraJune 8, 2023queer, LGBTQIA, gay issues, bodywork, massage therapyComment

5 Tips For Spring Health Refreshment

Spring is here, and along with the buds on trees and flowers peeking out from the earth, it's also a time to consider some health shifts for the season. Spending time outdoors, taking advantage of fresh produce, and reevaluating habits can all contribute to a refreshed mindset and physical health. Getting outside for some sunshine and fresh air, even for just a few minutes during your lunch break or a coffee date with a friend, can boost your mood and vitamin D levels. Incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet can support improved digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Spring is the perfect time to reevaluate habits and make positive changes to prepare for warmer weather and longer days ahead.

Balance, Glow, Healthy Living, Mental Wellness, Self-care, Season Change, SpringLily LunnemannApril 18, 2023Tips, Seasons, Spring, Springtime, self-care, NurtureComment

Holiday Gift Guide 2022

As fall turns to winter and we mourn the loss of the warm sun, we instead get a little excited about snuggling up, drinking hot bevys, and getting stoked for celebrations with friends and family. Gatherings for me can look all kinds of ways. Big, small, intimate, wild, and they usually include delicious food. And, if you’re like me, the slight pressure of what to buy for whom can start knocking at the door once Thanksgiving is behind me. Full disclosure: I am not the worlds best consumer. Eek!

Healthy Living, Mental WellnessGuest UserNovember 28, 2022holidays, Wellness, mental health, stress, ecofriendly, sustainablilityComment

5 Things That Are Destroying Your Mental Health

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? I personally think it should be a year-long campaign, given the epidemic levels of stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety in our current world. Global Pandemic aside, people have been under increasing stress for years. 73% of adults in the United States report stress levels that have a negative impact on their mental health. Whether you struggle with anxiety and depression or find yourself occasionally feeling stressed out, there could be some sneaky things that are negatively impacting your mental health.

This Mother's Day, Let's Talk About Burnout and Balance.

The world learned many lessons over the pandemic. Many people learned new skills or hobbies. Even more faced difficult emotions like depression, heartbreak, uncertainty, and grief. And if there are any lessons to be held on to as the world slowly picks up from where we left off, let it be this: prioritizing one’s health and wellbeing is more important than anything. But when work gets in the way of your balance, how do you manage? And what about when you have children who also depend on you?

Healthy Living, Mental Wellness, Self-carePearl DayspaApril 25, 2022mothers day, burnout, balance, wellbeing, mental health, WellnessComment

8 Foolproof Ways to Relieve Your Stress

you can understand how important it is to manage stress in an increasingly stressful environment. Massage is an incredible tool for managing stress that has been proven to lower cortisol levels. It’s now being used to treat PTSD and long-term studies have shown that consistent massage therapy can even decrease diastolic and systolic blood pressure, reducing risk for heart disease and stroke. However, it might be difficult to afford a massage treatment regimen. So, what else can be done to reduce stress?

Body Image through Touch: The Unsung Hero of Massage Therapy

Are you content with the person looking back at you from the mirror each morning or do you frown in frustration? Unfortunately, many of us are unhappy with the person looking back. Whether it’s lamenting about having a few extra pounds or exhibiting more serious, self-hating body dysmorphic disorders, body image is under siege in our celebrity-fixated society. While the media continues to airbrush photos of svelte supermodels for magazine covers, others are trying to teach young girls to love their bodies, beautiful imperfections and all. One way to combat the Hollywood hype and to create an appreciation for the bodies we have is through hands-on massage and bodywork.

Mental Wellness, Massage & Bodywork, Self-careGuest UserJanuary 31, 2022Wellness, mental health, body image, positivity, massage, massage therapyComment

A Very Different Holiday Gift Guide for A Very Different Year.

In the past I leaned toward making gifts for my immediate family, but that was when I had more free time, a smaller family (we’ve added nieces and nephews and in-laws to the mix), and less Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent decades stressing every year before really taking the time to re-evaluate how you view gift-giving. Here are some things I’ve learned as well as some ways to approach gift giving differently this year, so you can finally enjoy the holidays.

Healthy Living, Mental WellnessGuest UserDecember 6, 2021holidays, Wellness, mental health, stress, ecofriendly, sustainablilityComment

Navigating the Holiday Blues

The holiday season has been marketed to us for generations as the warm, fuzzy, magical time of the year when miracles and Christmas wishes all come true. And for some people, that might be the case. However, the holiday season can also be one of the most emotionally triggering times of the year-- in both good and bad ways. A study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 64% of those with mental illness report worsening symptoms during the holiday season. Added stress around the holidays can exacerbate anxiety and depression. Add a heaping spoonful of Global Pandemic, intense economic challenges,

Mental Wellness, Self-care, Healthy LivingGuest UserNovember 17, 2021mental health, well-being, holidays, massage, self-care, holiday bluesComment

Need a Shift in Perspective? Cultivate Gratitude.

Around this time of year, we turn our gaze to the past and reflect on all that we have, all that we’ve done, and all the people we love. At the Pearl Day Spa, we are taking a moment to appreciate all of our staff and incredible clients, past and present. Without you, we would never be able to provide space for tranquility, change lives through touch, and spread the message of selfcare and wellness. To celebrate, we are revisiting a blog post from deep within the archives, written by our dear owner, Sean. Enjoy.

Mental WellnessSean VierraNovember 9, 2021gratitude, thanksgiving, mental health, positivityComment

Hate mornings? Here's how to fix them.

Mornings don’t have to be a struggle. The key to a successful productive morning is consistency and planning. Utilize your precious morning time to reflect, practice gratitude, and shift your mindset to a positive outlook on the day ahead. Remember, lasting change happens in small, incremental steps. If you adopt one of the above tips, you’ve already made an improvement. And little by little, even the latest night owl can begin to enjoy mornings. And if you’re still tired, there’s always coffee.

Healthy Living, Mental Wellness, Self-careGuest UserSeptember 13, 2021wellness, mornings, habit building, healthy lifestyle, mental health, slef care, self careComment

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