A naked beach day.

Yesterday, I spent a glorious day at Gunnison Beach soaking up the sun, sand, waves, dolphins, and—yes—the naked people all around! It’s one of my favorite places because I love seeing the human body in its natural element. What fascinates me most are the postures and how time and habits shape the bodies we grow old with. The variety is just incredible!

That old motto, "use it or lose it," really rings true. It’s not about a beauty standard—it’s about a life standard, in my opinion. Seeing nude bodies, whether in their early days or later stages, is like reading a living novel. Our habits are written in our shoulders, hips, stomachs, and the way we move.

I watched one older gentleman walking, but his posture suggested he’d spent years sitting in a chair—hunched forward, head down. I wished I could slip back in time and show his younger self a simple 10-minute evening posture routine that might have changed everything.

Then I saw a man in his 70s striding tall, body firm, muscles engaged, moving with such refreshing ease. Same anatomy, different life habits. Yes, DNA plays a part—I saw some impressive samples of that, too—but the real star was the variety on display!

This fascination with the body is exactly why I’m so passionate about bodywork! I love the challenge of being present with whatever comes across my table and using what I know to help move things into a slightly more open, more relaxed space. Massage isn’t a cure or a diagnosis—it’s all about expanding and creating space, and in that space, you get the opportunity for real change.

To celebrate the end of summer, now through September, I’m offering $20 off my 90-minute coconut oil massage! Come get yourself flowing smoothly into the season of change ahead. I can’t wait to see you on the table!