Deep Rest for Caregivers

Debbie has been a caregiver and a hospice volunteer and is honored to share the healing power of Yoga Nidra with all types of caregivers.
Strengthening your Resilience

Lynn Hatch is a seasoned nurse practitioner and health coach. Her 5-part wellness course on resilience will be held on Wednesday nights at the Teal Center beginning on February 18. We asked Lynn to share more about her insights into resilience, and what inspires her.
Lynn says, “anyone can build the skills necessary to manage life’s challenges. The qualities of resilience can be strengthened in how we think and what we do. Everyone is capable of developing her or his own personal brand of resilience.
Gratitude to Deena!

Deena Hyatt, Director of Operations and Community Outreach, will be moving to the west coast to start her Alexander Technique practice. She and her mentor in Alexander Technique, Marian Goldberg, will offer a workshop at The Teal Center on Sunday, February 22nd from 1:30 – 4 pm.
Join us in thanking Deena for her major contributions to the Teal Center.
Recipe: Masala Almond Milk

This all-natural dairy alternative may actually be better than traditional cow’s milk. If you like chai or indian-style rice pudding, you will love it.
Moving from the Heart: An Interview with Roger Tolle

We interviewed Roger to learn more about his perspective on the transformative healing potential of bodywork.
The Teal Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Major Expansion

The Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork turned 25 this year. To celebrate, we’re throwing a party on Sunday, February 1st from 1-3pm, and inviting you to check out our renovation, and the new Classroom & Community Space at our Ballston location. For our birthday we’re giving you the opportunity to win a complementary session! Enter to WIN this door prize at the Open House.
Mindful and Compassionate Service

The DC area will be fortunate to welcome Frank Ostaseski, internationally recognized pioneer in compassionate service, on Saturday, May 17, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Friends Meeting in Washington, DC. He will present a seminar on “Mindful and Compassionate Service” treating topics that are important for people in healthcare, including massage therapists and bodyworkers, and for all of us who care and serve in some way.
CSI Massage – Shoulder Pain?

When massage therapists arrive at the scene of an injury or pain, we have plenty in common with detectives.
The Energy of Spring

Creativity. Growth. Flexibility. Vision. According to classical Chinese medicine, these are qualities associated with the energy of springtime.
The Competitive Edge

At The Teal Center, we can help you reach your performance goals, on the track, court or field, as well as at work or at school.
5 Ways Massage and Acupuncture Support Your Body’s Innate Ability to Heal

Whether you’re recovering from injury or going through treatment for cancer, massage and acupuncture support your healing process in several ways.
Natural Healing for the Whole Family

If your newborn has trouble nursing, your teen athlete has a sore shoulder or your grandpa has insomnia, consider massage therapy.