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Published for ABMP members by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Body Sense magazine is published for the purpose of educating the general public about the benefits of massage and bodywork, along with additional well-being topics. The information contained in this magazine is not intended for the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. Please consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment and/or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. No par t of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without specific written permission from ABMP. Publisher cannot be held responsible for content of adver tisements. The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for a licensed health-care professional. Volume #20, Issue #4, Winter 2018 © 2018 All rights reserved. www.bodysensemagazinedigital.com www.massagetherapy.com Body Sense massage, bodywork & healthy living MAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE The hustle and bustle, the ribbons and bows, the celebrations and the indulgences. The holidays put us on a busy path this time of year, and there's no better way to reset from the end-of-year craziness, and take care of yourself, than with therapeutic massage or bodywork. Did you gift a massage to someone this year? Did you give the gift that speaks from the heart and says, "I want you to take care of yourself"? And how about you? Did you gift a massage to yourself? This is the time of year where resolutions excitedly get crafted, and then begrudgingly get forgotten as life takes over. Instead, make one really important resolution this year. Promise that you'll take better care of yourself. While we hope that means more frequent visits to your massage therapist, we also hope you fi nd a variety of things that will let you bring this self-care resolution to fruition: Find 5 minutes a day for quiet meditation and then set a goal to turn it into 30 minutes by year's end. Make sure to follow through with your preventive health-care timelines. Make sunscreen and water your two must-haves—always! Stretch and play, laugh and learn. And yes, schedule your next massage appointment today. Better yet, before you leave your session, schedule the next one so it's a running date with yourself! This year, and always, fi nd the things that make you happy and healthy. Live well and live fully. And remember that self-care starts with you. Make that resolution today. Happiest of holidays from all of us at Body Sense! E D I T O R ' S N O T E K A R R I E O S B O R N , E D I T O R K A R R I E @ A B M P . C O M Karrie Osborn, Editor karrie@abmp.com Darren Buford, Contributing Editor darren@abmp.com Brandon Twyford, Contributing Editor brandon@abmp.com Mary Barthelme Abel, Contributing Editor marya@abmp.com Angie Parris-Raney, Director of Advertising angie@abmp.com Amy Klein, Art Director amy@abmp.com James Sutherlin, Senior Designer james@abmp.com staff Body Sense Editor Karrie Osborn 54% The percentage of Americans who struggle to slow down and enjoy the holidays. What can you do to make sure you don't fall under this statistic? Start by calling your massage therapist and making your first appointment for the new year. Body Sense 3