We are now live on our new scheduling system – we switched to Vagaro this past week. We think you will have a much more pleasant user experience going forward. We hope it’ll be as great as we’ve heard and that this will be the last time we need to do this! As we transition, […]
Announcing our newest team member – Zhanna! We’re so thrilled to welcome her, and we think you will all love her work. Zhanna was trained in massage therapy at East-West Healing Arts (as were the rest of us), so eastern therapeutic techniques are incorporated into Zhanna’s massage sessions, using meridians and acupressure. Zhanna is also […]
Did you know the Pride flag was redesigned in 2018? The original rainbow flag was designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker in San Francisco. The Transgender Pride Flag was designed in 1999 by Monica Helms with white, pink, and light blue stripes. In 2018, Daniel Quasar reimagined the Pride flag by adding the colors of […]
We’re keeping all our Covid safety protocols in place for the time-being, as many other places have relaxed their requirements after Dane County’s latest order expired. Here’s our top reasons why: Massage therapy is considered health care in Wisconsin. We must comply with HIPAA, and we have higher standards when it comes to health and […]
I learned something from one of my regular health care providers that I found surprising. And evidently it’s become a more common problem for all essential workers in general. I could see this being a problem for anyone who’s wearing a mask all day at work, which includes many of us. You guessed it – […]
Just over 10 years ago, Heidi graduated from East-West Healing Arts Institute and completed the purchase of what is now Renu Massage, Energy & Bodywork. Such a transformation has taken place! Here’s a walk down memory lane for Heidi, and a brief history of Renu for everyone else. In December 2011, Heidi graduated from a […]
How’s that resolution going? We tend to think big when making resolutions, when the most effective way to see tangible results is by making small changes that are doable. So think small. If you haven’t yet read Darren Hardy’s The Compound Effect, it’s a great short read about how small changes add up over time […]
Tis the Season… to take care of your mental health. Many of us feel more stress, anxiety and/or depression around the holidays. You are not alone if you are feeling any of these things. The National Institute of Mental Health indicated that in 2019 almost one in five adults lived with mental health issues. In […]
Massage can make a difference for veterans coping with PTSD, chronic pain, and more. PTSD According to the National Institute of Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have seen or lived through an event that is shocking, scary or dangerous. These events might be combat related, for example, or involve […]
It’s almost June – Happy Pride Month! Renu is thrilled to offer Pride Chocolates from Mayana in Wisconsin – another member of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Mayana commits 5% of all Pride Line sales during the months of June, July and August 2021 will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign. This family-owned […]
