Back to School Self Care

ANNETTE LA FONTAINE • August 17, 2026

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"When you're tending to yourself, you function more effectively and are far more equipped to handle the emotional and physical demands of tending to someone else."   Amy Goyer

Parents, you made it through summer—and through the back-to-school scramble. Now that everyone else is settled, it’s time to focus on you.

Slow down, breathe, and restore with a well-deserved massage.

Enjoy 15% off 60-, 90-, and 120-minute appointments purchased by August 31 and scheduled by September 30.

Book your appointment:
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“When you’re tending to yourself, you function more effectively and are far more equipped to handle the emotional and physical demands of tending to someone else.”

— Amy Goyer, AARP Family and Caregiving Expert

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