“Ours is a country built by immigrants. In the 500-odd years since Europeans “discovered” America, it has been a beacon for people from all over the world, for a myriad of reasons. At Element, we welcome our practitioners who come from countries near...

Land of the Forgotten

It’s been two & a half years since I’ve seen my eighty-eight-year-old grandmother. When I went to see her, I wasn’t even sure she would know me. She’s at a nursing facility, wheel chair bound. It is impossible to talk on the phone as her...

Practitioner Highlight- Meet Nate Larsen!

Nate has been fascinated with how the body works since he was young. His love and experience for sports and movement sparked his interest in massage and led him to pursue formal training.ย Nate is passionate about the body and movement and helping people become the...

The Only Thing We Have to Fear …

Emotions play a huge role in our lives, shaping who we are, stemming from our childhoods. Chronic states of any emotion can be depleting. Last week I wrote about worry, this week I am tackling fear. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, fear depletes the...
A Whole New Year!

A Whole New Year!

365 new days, 365 new chances … The gray and chill of winter can be daunting, but beginnings can also be exciting. We asked our practitioners: what are you looking forward to this year? “Traveling.” –Alyssa, co-owner/manager “Making some...
Whether Winter Weather?

Whether Winter Weather?

Well, folks, winter weather seems to come and go this year, making it even more imperative to protect ourselves from fluctuating temperatures and germs. People always ask me for recommendations to stay healthy during these wintery days. I truly believe in starting...