schoolBack-to-school may signal the end of summer, but it also ushers in one of the most exciting seasons of the year. With school starting, everyone has a chance begin again, while seeing friends and returning to comforting places. Even adults are infected with the spirit of back-so-school, which gives the crispy, crunchy fall a wonderful feeling of renewal.

Here’s what our Element practitioners remember about the magic of the first day of school!

“New sneakers”–Alyssa, co-owner and manager

“Finding out what friends ended up in my classes.”– Christina, licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist, certified reflexologist, Maya abdominal therapy practitioner, founder and co-owner

“My prized Annie lunch tin”– Mariya, massage therapist/Thai bodywork practitioner

“Autumn”– Mary, receptionist

“Picking out the ‘perfect’ outfit for the first day of school.” — Sarah B., massage therapist

“Seeing friends”–Oyama, massage therapist