Teresa (Tessa) Ridley

Self Care is Sacred

2504 42 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T 3J4

“The Wound is the place where the LIGHT enters you.” ~Rumi ∞ ∞ ∞ Therapeutic Massage was introduced to me at a very young age, which has helped me establish a very unique connection to TOUCH & the human body. I have been in practice in since November 2010 and have had some of the most amazing experiences of my life either receiving or while providing massage. I have had successful practices in Vancouver, Hope & currently am in Private Practice in Vernon. I am passionate about Self Care Education & believe that a human being’s willingness to learn more about themselves every day is the most vital component of preventative health care & day to day – moment to moment well being. My massage therapy practice focused on Women’s Health Concerns, Reproductive Health Care for all Humans, Breast Care, Pelvic Health Issues & Scar Tissue Support, but I welcome everyone! I pride myself on being a versatile practitioner, and I have had wide-ranging experience & successful outcomes with: ___ Therapeutic Abdominal Massage INDICATED FOR- *Chronic Low Back & Pelvic Pain *Painful Menstrual Symptoms *Menopause Symptoms *Constipation / Digestive Issues *Post-Partum Organ & Abdominal Tissue Restrictions *Post-Partum Pelvic Muscular Tension *Incontinence (urine leakage) *Urinary Frequency/Urgency *Eating Disorders / Body Dysmorphia *Post Miscarriage & Post Abortion Support *Infertility __ Pre & Post Partum Support *Full body tissue & joint support as the body changes during each trimester *Breast Massage to help with breast changes, milk let down/flow, blocked ducts, galactocele inflammation, mastitis support & pectoral tension *Pelvic floor muscular stabilization exercise support & education *Post C-Section Scar Tissue mobilization *“4th trimester” body & stress support for both parents *Post Mis-carriage abdominal massage *Deep breathing education *Self Massage education *Self Care education >>PREGNANCY IS A POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION OF THE HUMAN BODY! LEARN TO THRIVE DURING THIS AMAZING TIME OF YOUR LIFE! Scar Tissue Mobilization Tissue health education, rehabilitation & support INDICATED FOR – *Post-Cesarean section *Post-lumpectomy/mastectomy *Post Radiation *Post abdominal/organ surgery *Post Laparoscopic surgery *Traumatic accidents *Burns >>Massage Therapy after surgery can deeply benefit your healing process ∞ ___ Therapeutic Breast Massage & Tissue Health Care INDICATED FOR – *Post breast augmentation support (implants & reductions) *Pre & post pregnancy breast changes (mastitis support, repetitive strain/tension with breast feeding) *Post-lumpectomy and post-mastectomy rehabilitation *Pre-menstrual symptoms *Menopausal breast pain & congestion *Post “Top” Surgery aka Breast Tissue Removal Focused Head & Neck Treatments INDICATED FOR – *Jaw (TMJ) pain & tension *Headaches / Migraines *Ear Ringing (Tinnitus) *Vertigo *Anxiety __ >#I have continued education training in: 1. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy 2. Fascial Manipulation 3. Traumatic Scar Tissue Care 4. Visceral Manipulation 5. Craniosacral Therapy 6. Therapeutic Yoga as Exercise Prescription 7. Bellies, Inc. Core Conditioning & Pelvic Floor Strengthening / Stabilization Massage Therapy & Touch is the biggest component of my LIFE. It is my most turned to self care practice, as it brings me closer & closer to my heart & soul every time I connect with my body. >OTHER REASONS I LOVE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:: *Massage helps your body heal itself. *Massage helps you connect to your pain perception in an open, curious fashion. *Massage is a gateway to self compassion, self inquiry, self awareness & SELF LOVE. *Massage has helped me learn to breathe, to be present & to BE QUIET. Introducing Therapeutic Massage into your life as part of your Self Care regime, especially if you pay into an extended health plan, can transform your connection to yourself. Many people live day to day, for years on end, with chronic, deep muscular pain, headaches, numbness/tingling in their hands & feet, restricted movement patterns from old injuries all because no one ever educated them that direct manual treatment and mobilization of the soft tissues of the body could help them. We have been taught to adapt to our pain perception by ignoring it or masking it, but we can learn new ways of approaching our body with compassion and care. Some intended surgeries can even be postponed or completely avoided altogether with the application of massage therapy and an active participation in daily self care practices. I believe it is vital that all human beings are educated about avenues where they can release the natural tension that has built up within their tissue systems. Registered Massage Therapy & Self Massage are two of those avenues, and I am so grateful to help guide you on this powerful journey into the Self. Are you in? I look forward to meeting you! Do you have any questions? CALL 236 426 1188 & leave a voicemail Text Only 604 825 5062 Email me directly: [email protected] or [email protected] VISIT MY PERSONAL WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES : www.selfcareissacred.com JOIN ME ON FACEBOOK: Tessa Ridley, RMT + Self Care is Sacred + Suitestpee Astrology JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @selfcareissacred + @suitestpee + @boundariesarebeautiful + @theonenesssolution