My massage therapist has ended up being a friend of mine. We talk and laugh the whole time she gives me a massage, so it is emotional therapy as well as physical. Jessica comes and rides horses with me, when I have time, and we get along really well.

All week long, my right forearm has been bothering me a lot - pain from my elbow to my wrist. I'm pretty sure it is from using a mouse in a non-ergomanic matter. I am lucky to have a desk at all when I am at a client site - I even sat on the floor with my laptop for a week at once place, so my positioning is not exactly perfect.

Anyway, back to the massage - I asked Jess if she could work on my arms and hands - and it was just heaven. She has a very strong touch - never tickles - and though it hurts when she works on the muscles giving me trouble, it is well worth it for the relief I get by the end of the hour.

And having my hands massaged - I swear, that is the most wonderful feel, especally as I am getting a little stiff in my fingers on bad days. (well, ok, a lot stiff and sore).

I highly recommend a good massage to help put your body and your mind in a better, happier place.

And if anyone who reads this lives in Leavenworth - Jessica Johnson is my masseuse. She works at Kerry's Hair Design - it's in the book. Call her and say that Beth sent ya. You will be glad you did.