Your guide to everything under the Moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 10/11/21
It’s Monday. Almost 5p. So you know this is gonna be short. I’ve been good busy. Shifting. Changing. Evolving. Improving.
It’s that time. To bring Austin massages indoor for the inclement weather we might be having. To give you the option of 1 hour. I’ll get more info to you next week, but just know – it’s coming in November. Yes, I found a place.
Taylor will follow suit once I’ve got my house updates a bit farther under way. Patience, Padawan.
Austin – Massage: The Driveway series… and indoors in November
Your guide to everything under the Moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 10/4/21
I’m finally beginning to get back in the swing of things. I feel so much better teaching – mentally I’m there. I didn’t realize how much I needed that vacation. Next break will be Thanksgiving (from 12:15p Wed 11/24 – Sunday 11/28/21), and then a few days around Christmas (12/24-27/21; Friday – Monday).
My knee continues to improve, and I post on it a few times a week on Facebook & Instagram. Come share my journey with me.
A Glimpse of the Moon – First one is up – a small preview of Everything Under the Moon, as well as a knee rehab exercise. I’m gonna guess that it’ll happen a day other than Monday. Yeah, as little technology as possible on Monday is a good thing. It’s on Facebook only. This week will be a little glimpse of DIY reformer.
Pilates privates – return to in person, in Taylor
I’ve given myself a deadline – get the Pilates Studio set up & ready for in person sessions starting January 1. Yes – you’ll be able to get back on the reformer, use the Cadillac tower & chair, and all my other toys. If you can hardly wait – sign up now for regular online sessions to get either back in the swing of it, or to get the basics down – strength your Pilates knowledge, foundation, core & get a better understanding of the movements before adding the big toys. Thirty & 60 min online sessions are currently available, as well as a packages for 60 min and newly created (4) 30 min sessions.
Also, if you get started now, you reserve your in-person spot come January 1 – either at the same time, or different. Get your spot reserved while you can! Once we go to in-person, there will need to be 30 min in between each in-person session to turn over the air and clean the equipment for the next person. Timing may change. Lock your session time in now.
Massages are still going to be on the driveway/in the garage for the foreseeable future. I’ve got fewer Pilates clients, and there’s not the ‘very close proximity’ issue like a massage, so I’m going to ease myself in. Too much COVID around still. Whenever massage comes back inside, like Pilates, there will need to be 30 min between sessions for the air turn over. For now, I’ve got to prep my garage & clean up the other side to be ready for plants, a massage area, and get my car inside for winter.
Evening classes, anyone?
Checking in – anyone out there interested in evening classes? Monday & Wednesday are open. I’ve got Everything Under the Moon on Tuesday & Thursdays 445p, but you might need something later. Let me know. What format?
The Return of Speedrunner
While I was coaching thru the Y, I had a few months where I debuted a new program – Speedrunner. Designed specifically to get runners stronger, faster, more effective. Starting in November, it’ll be layered in to the Thursday Walk-to-Run program. Great for all levels. It incorporates strength, agility, balance, strength, and laughter. Gotta have laughter. I’ll bring out my toys – the speed ladder, cones, medicine balls, & more. Watch for more details to come!
Your guide to everything under the Moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 9/27/21
My personal walk-to-run program has taken the next step – actual walking! This was planned to coincide with vacation. About a month prior, my friend that’s helping me learn Star Magic, and using me as a guinea pig, the knee began to feel remarkably better. Instead of jumping in and starting running again, I took a month to really focus on strengthening the muscles involved – aka everything that crosses the knee. Daily specific exercises in addition to all the classes I teach, biking, and self myofascial release. So that by the time I got to vacation, the knee felt strong.
On the way up to South Dakota, we had lots of little walking breaks as we drove. We visited and did small hikes in 2 national parks. Each time we stopped, I focused on QUALITY walking: Where am I walking from? Is everything engaging that should be, and at the right time? Am I balanced right to left? Does it feel even?Are joints moving like they are supposed to? These questions and more ran thru my head each time I walked. The vacation started with lots of small walks adding up to 1mi (the minimum goal per day), and maxed out at about 4. The knee fatigued on the longer walks, but came back the next day feeling good. Uphills felt great, as long as my technique was good. Downhills were ok. The flats were the most challenging.
Now that I’m home, all the angles eel good. It was the gradual progression that the knee needed. I just still have to go slow and let my pace pick up gradually, and only have to stop and reset myself on occasion now. I’m still continuing my 1mi/day minimum, have resumed biking, and on Tuesday, all the Studio classes resume. I’ve registered for a 5k here in Taylor with my Walk-to-Run/Tuesday Track peeps – I’ll walk it. I want at least a month of ‘just’ walking before I start running. That said, I’ve also got a trail race I’m registered for in November – I won’t be running much by then. I’m ok with hiking it though. I need to build my endurance for the 6.2 miles I’ll need to cover.
And I’ll be using pics from my vacation for the Hello Sunshine background pic here for a bit. We all get to enjoy it!
New stuff coming – on Social Media
Once my brain got a break, I got new ideas churning – an these will be posted on Facebook and/or Instagram. These will be weekly things starting in the next few weeks:
Get a glimpse of the Moon (name still in process) – but the idea is a “sneak peak” or “dive deeper” into what all goes on here at Amber Moon Studio – classes, private sessions, my way of thinking, process, cool stuff I’ve learned. You get the gist? This will be a LIVE video – most likely on Mondays, but I’ll need to see how things go. It’ll also be at a random time as I figure it out. And it’ll depend on my mood. Do it before I go train, after lunch, before I start any evening clients? Who the heck knows. I’ll try to post on FB with an approx. time, but you can also catch it on the replay. Plans are it’ll get moved over to YouTube as well.
Evolution of an Athlete, and Evolution of a Coach – following a few of my athletes as they relive their journey with me, as well as my journey as a coach. You’ll get one post on FB & IG weekly.
Did you do YouTube classes while I was out?
Did you come up with any titles AND descriptions so you can get your $10 credit on your account? Email them to me along with the link to the video, and I’ll see if its a keeper!
Austin – Massage: The Driveway series
This is now ONE SERVICE on my scheduler. This list below is included in the description so you know each week’s location.
Sept 29: Anderson Mill/183 area – 230 & 4p are open
Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 9/13/21.
Just a reminder – the Studio is CLOSED this week after Tuesday. I need a real break. Not an “I’m moving to my new house” break. I’m gonna be off the grid. I’m disconnecting.
So, to keep you moving, I’ve created a YouTube playlist to keep you entertained while I’m out. While I try to balance out the viniyoga & Pilates on such playlists, it’s a little more viniyoga.
Want to get a $10 credit on your account? Watch one of the videos – it can be this playlist or any others on my YouTube channel, write a brief description, give it a title, send it to me. If I use it, you get $10 toward any future service.
Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 9/6/21.
Firstly, Y E S! I’m getting this out early cuz I’m WORKING on LABOR DAY. It’s open on my calendar but you may need to email me to book your session if it doesn’t show up. Try booking on line first, please. I’m open from 2-6p, with 415 and later already filled. Taylor sessions only.
Studio updates
I’m working on Studio updates – and that includes small price increases. These changes will take effect 9/14/21. While I’m hesitant to do so in these COVID times, I need to be able to make ends meets better. Small changes – hopefully a big impact for me. Book your sessions NOW before the prices change; even if your session is after 9/14 as it’ll change once I change it in the system. Here’s a list of the price changes:
Cost the issue? Financial assistance is available, please send me an email/text/PM.
Austin – Massage: The Driveway series
This is now transitioned into ONE SERVICE on my scheduler. This list below is included in the description so you know each week’s location.
Sept 8: Rattan Creek neighborhood – 245p & 545p are open
Mon Sept 13: Great Hills area – time is adjusted to 230-6p
Please note Studio will be closed 9/15- 24.
Sept 29: Great Hills area
Oct 6: Rattan Creek neighborhood
Oct 13: Great Hills area
Oct 20: Rattan Creek neighborhood
Oct 27: Great Hills area
All dates are Wed unless otherwise noted.
While I had been intending for an indoor Austin space for October, I’m gonna keep it on the driveway while our COVID cases stay up. Being inside is just not appealing at the moment. I’ll revisit once we are IN October.
Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 8/30/21
Yeah, totally just starting this now. I was in Houston learning more distance healing & having fun over the weekend. This morning, I was missing my mountain bike, and had a list of things to do in Austin, so I combined the 2 instead of getting this out. #priorities
Let’s make a deal – if you’ve not yet tried an online class, what would it take to get you there?
Please note the Studio will be closed Sept 15-24.
Austin – Massage: The Driveway series
This is now transitioned into ONE SERVICE on my scheduler. This list below is included in the description so you know each week’s location.
Sept 1: Great Hills area – 230 & 4 p currently open Sept 8: Rattan Creek neighborhood Mon Sept 13: Great Hills area Please note Studio will be closed 9/15- 24. Sept 29: Great Hills area Oct 6: Rattan Creek neighborhood Oct 13: Great Hills area Oct 20: Rattan Creek neighborhood Oct 27: Great Hills area
All dates are Wed unless otherwise noted.
While I had been intending for an indoor Austin space for October, I’m gonna keep it on the driveway while our COVID cases stay up. Being inside is just not appealing at the moment. I’ll revist once we are IN October.
If you’re interested in coming on an RCN Days Wed, it is now open on my scheduler.
Your guide to everything under the Moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 8/23/21
I made it through quarantine, still taking it easy & limiting exposure til next test on Tuesday, and clients on Wed this week. Rattan Creek Neighborhood driveway sessions are happening this week! I really gotta say, I learned a lot about COVID this week. And I’m probably gonna be even more overly cautious.
It’s here – what some of you have been waiting for – 60 min Massage: The Driveway Series
Of course there are stipulations & stringent requirements, since prolonged exposure increases the risk of passing COVID along. And I’m about to get out of quarantine. I’m still willing to give it a shot. If you are interested in booking this 60 min session:
This will initially be for existing clients only (at least thru end of September);
This is only if you have an issue that may not be resolved in 30 min. This is not for “oh, a 60 min session would be so nice.” If 30 min is currently working for you, please stick with that;
You have to “apply” (ie lots of questions when you book) to see if you meet these criteria;
Must be at least 4 weeks since full vaccination;
Must send me a copy of your vaccination card;
If it is outside normal business hours (it happens), I will open the slot on the scheduler and you will need to complete these questions;
You need to take COVID seriously. I do;
Please watch for your confirmation. I do read what you write, and I’m all about staying safe; especially after this exposure. I have the right to refuse an appointment or decide it does not meet the criteria;
There is also a 45 min option available in case the 1h slots are full. All the same applies.
They are ONLY available in Taylor.
Got questions? Ask!
Want more than 30 minutes? Try the new Distance Healing session —>>> read on!
Distance healing sessions now available
It’s known by many names – Reiki, Shamanism, etc, and I bring in all my training in massage, craniosacral therapy (CST), and most recently Star Magic, and I work on you from a distance. It keeps us all safe, and provides you with a deeper level of healing – on the quantum scale. It’s just totally different than a massage. CST is getting there.
During your session, you need a quiet place to relax & lie still while I work. We’ll chat before hand to see what’s going on with you, text during the session to see what’s changing, and then talk again afterwards. Ready to feel the Star Magic?
Sharon has done a couple Star Magic sessions on me shortly after I had surgery. I was struggling with restful sleep, an important component for healing. During and after the sessions I found myself sleeping very deeply. I’m looking forward to more sessions as we work on nerve issues and improvement.
Kim
Every session is different, depending on what YOU need at the time. Sometimes what you think you need is just the symptom, and I work on the root cause instead. It’s much like Craniosacral Therapy in that it goes beyond the physical, into emotional, past lives, energetic connections with other people, and so much more.
Star Magic is such a joyous release of energy and helps a person to feel grounded and connected. When I finish a session with Sharon, I feel like more of my world makes sense and falls into place in the universe. I trust Sharon to leave me and our pets better off than when entered into the session. It is all about thriving and finding our true path in this world!
Kathy
Austin – Massage: The Driveway series
This is now transitioned into ONE SERVICE on my scheduler. This list below is included so you know what location each week has.
Aug 25: Rattan Creek neighborhood Sept 1: Great Hills area Sept 8: Rattan Creek neighborhood Mon Sept 13: Great Hills area Please note Studio will be closed 9/15- 24. Sept 29: Great Hills area Oct 6: Rattan Creek neighborhood Oct 13: Great Hills area Oct 20: Rattan Creek neighborhood Oct 27: Great Hills area
All dates are Wed unless otherwise noted.
While I had been intending for an indoor Austin space for October, I’m gonna keep it on the driveway while our COVID cases stay up. Being inside is just not appealing at the moment. I’ll revist once we are IN October.
If you’re interested in coming on an RCN Days Wed, it is now open on my scheduler.
Your guide to everything under the moon, the Amber Moon, for the week of 8/16/21
Last Friday started like any Friday. Except that I was waiting for the plumber to show so I would have water back in the house after 2 days without. And I got the text that a client I worked on Wednesday tested positive for COVID.
That’s not a text you want. Especially when you are immunocompromised and asthmatic.
I was on and off headachy for days. When we got back from the beach with my parents [7/31] my anxiety was high so [that] makes sense. On Thursday (8/5), we went to College Station and I was hoping that would “reset” me and it did – some. I still had jaw stuff and the slight headache was still there so that’s why I asked you for help. Tuesday afternoon, I got really tired. So much that I laid down for like 30 min. Then it all left and I was fine. All good Wed [the day of her massage] and Thurs except little headachy off and on, but allergies, stress, hormones maybe? Thursday evening I went for a walk and started sneezing and getting a little congested. Weird. Allergies? Through the night another headache came on, still a little snotty and little achy. So at that point I really sensed something was up, although had felt “a little off” for like a week. But sometimes I’m just “off.”
So got up Friday morning and took the test. The line showed up almost immediately. At 15 minutes (official time to check it), it was still there.
Why home test? I had it. It was fast and from what I’m reading and heard is just as accurate as tests given at pharmacies. I’ve tried to schedule tests and there are never same days openings, you have to wait days to get in, it’s really frustrating. I wanted to know now because we had stuff going on this weekend and things are ramping up for school. It was easy, convenient, High percent of accuracy, accessible, and I could know in minutes.
My Wednesday client’s telling of events leading to a positive COVID test
Note – there was a good bit of stress & lack of sleep on her part, which can weaken the immune system. Maybe that’s what allowed COVID to slip in? We’ll never know. She’s got no idea where she picked it up. She’s good about wearing her mask in public. She’s vaccinated. I’ve known her almost since I moved to Austin in 2006, and I know she knows my immunocompromised status. I trust her. She’d would have cancelled if she had any inkling of her status.
Her Wed driveway massage session was only 15 min, and we were both masked. Duration & proximity increase risk. I’m so glad hers was a short session that day.
The good news – masks work. Outside works. I attended a virtual seminar in June on massage & COVID, and they said that you needed 2 of these 3 things and you’d be safe: mask, outside, social distancing. We had 2 of 3. Which is why Massage: The Driveway series was originally started – to keep us safe, and to get me safe income. This dominant Delta variant… is scary. At least for me.
A fellow immunocompromised friend called on Friday, and she suggested getting the COVID home test for myself. With my status, if I’m positive, I need to start treatment right away. I informed my doctors (PCP & immunologist) on Friday as well. Good news: test #1 (Saturday) – I’m negative for COVID. I’ll do the 2nd test on Monday morning, and then I’ve got an “official” one on Tuesday. After that, we’ll see where things go.
I cancelled in person clients thru my Tuesday COVID test, and have the rest of this coming week’s clients on “heads up”. All online sessions are still on. I appreciate everyone’s concern & understanding during these unprecedented times.
Keep in mind vaccination doesn’t mean immunity. I hear a lot of people thinking it does. It means you’ll have a better chance of ‘only’ a mild case. You can still get the virus, be with or without symptoms, and pass it along to others.
Please wear your mask. You may not know is the person next to you is immunocompromised. Protect others. And if you are coming to the Studio, masks are required for a good while more. I know vaccination is a touchy subject, but it something you could do to mitigate your risk.
In the mean time…
All online sessions are open – Massage by YOU, classes, privates, wellness coaching, athlete training plan. A whole plethora. Take advantage! My Monday evening & Tuesday are pretty open at the moment!
Tuesday Track will be starting here in Taylor in conjunction w the Walk to Run Program.
Austin Massage: The Driveway series
I’m working on transitioning this to one service on my scheduler, and in the description I’ll have the dates of the area of town for each week. With all going on this weekend, and I’ve got enough other stuff to do on the computer, it’s not happening this week. I’ve re-opened 15 min as an option as well.
Your guide to everything under the Moon, The Amber Moon, week of 8/9
Once again, it’s Monday, and I’m not even started. So, short. Sweet. Bullet points.
In Austin – I’ve got 230 & 5p openings this week for Massage the Driveway series in Rattan Creek (the old hood). Grab your session while it’s still open!
Bullet point. That’s it. Maybe I should start next week’s NOW??????
Massage: The Driveway Series
For my regulars, I’m going to stop requiring the COVID & Massage form. I think you get it by now. You’ve been good. If you’re an irregular, or once a month, I’ll still have you do it. Please keep in mind that even though folks are using the phrase “post-pandemic” – we are not. At least at Amber Moon Studio. All COVID protocols remain in place.
Aug 11: RCN Days
Aug 18: Great Hills area
Aug 25: RCN Days
Sept 1: Great Hills area
Sept 8 RCN Days
Mon Sept 13: Great Hills area.
Please note Studio will be closed 9/15- 24.
All dates are Wed unless otherwise noted. Open slots are subject to change.
If you’re interested in coming on an RCN Days Wed, it is now open on my scheduler.
Your guide to everything under the Moon, Amber Moon, the week of 8/2/21
Even in the midst of a continuing pandemic, time is flying, isn’t it? We’ll be thru August before we know it, and on to some cooler mornings in September. I keep wanting to find nice small triathlons to do, and yet…. I hold off. I want to open up and go back to a regular schedule, go back to my previous income, and yet… I hold off. There are things more important than racing, then my income. I’m managing. I’m training, I’m working. I can pay my bills, albeit w a little extra help some months. Staying healthy. Keeping my health, and yours, that’s the priority for me right now. I’ve been fortunate to be able to buy this fabulous hose, work on it, and work with my clients. Oh the creativity I’ve had to come up with, the adapting to technology.
Yeah, I admit, I did not get much done on this last week. I’m even late getting this out. I’m ok with that. Sometimes things show up on Sunday or Monday that I feel are important to tell you.
Opening up some Monday evening times.In continuing to evolve my schedule, I’ve acknowledged I don’t have much evening availability for massage or movement sessions, so I’ve opened up Mondays from 5-645p out here in Taylor & online. Once it gets a bit cooler, I’ll still be able to get a good day of hiking in before you come. You are welcome.
RCN Days update. Its been getting a little bit lighter as we progress into the heat of summer (it’s Monday, and 74 degrees, 1;45p, as I type. *snicker*). If this continues I’ll shift the scheduler so that I’m only there once every 4 weeks instead of every 2 weeks. And open up slots here in Taylor as it happens. Wednesday is my long day anyway, so it’d be nice to have a short day on occasion. If you’re looking for a once a month morning slot, Wed might be your opportunity if this happens. Stay tuned.
Slight shifts in regularly scheduled appts may be coming. As my schedule fills, I’m looking to see if I can shift things a 15 min block or so to get more slots in on various days – ie make my schedule more efficient. I’ll hopefully get that tweaked here soon – like this week. With this in mind, I’m finding I’d do better w 30 min between a massage client & some classes. It really depends on what type of session is scheduled when. I’m adjusting for that too.
To recap the whole studio schedule (which includes classes)
Monday: 5-645p
Tuesday: 11a-715p
Wednesday: 7-8a, 1030a – done with in town Massage: The driveway series sessions.
Thursday: 1015a – 715p
Friday: 11a-130p
Massage: The Driveway Series
For my regulars, I’m going to stop requiring the COVID & Massage form. I think you get it by now. You’ve been good. If you’re an irregular, or once a month, I’ll still have you do it. Please keep in mind that even though folks are using the phrase “post-pandemic” – we are not. At least at Amber Moon Studio. All COVID protocols remain in place.
Note: RCN Days has been running very light of late. I may opt to change the frequency to once every 4 weeks so everyone is consolidated.
Interested in having your session in Taylor? Now available on MONDAY, Tue, Thurs & Fri.
Aug 4: Great Hills area
Aug 11: RCN Days
Aug 18: Great Hills area
Aug 25: RCN Days
Sept 1: Great Hills area
Sept 8 RCN Days
Mon Sept 13 & 27 – If you want an AUSTIN session on either day, let me know ASAP, and I’ll then schedule hosts based on interest. Sept 13 would be in lieu of Great Hills, 27th in lieu of RCN. But anyone can do either.
All dates are Wed unless otherwise noted. Open slots are subject to change.
If you’re interested in coming on an RCN Days Wed, it is now open to everyone on my scheduler.
