Mindfulness
Simplify
So often these days when someone asks for my number one skin tip, I talk about simplicity. While working as a holistic practitioner over the past many years, it has been incredible to witness—and to participate in—the rising consciousness around skincare, which, of course, also goes a lot deeper than that, revealing the beauty of […]
A Little Tenderness
Lately, on my days in the treatment room, I’ve been finding myself prescribing more tenderness to almost everyone I treat. It seems that so many of us these days need a little more care and a little more time and focus to address our sensitivities, on every level, with warm gentleness. And what could be more natural […]
A Time of Alignment
Whenever I synchronize my intentions and energies with the forces of nature all around us—whether by getting in tune with each new season as it arrives, or making time to just be in the garden, or by keeping an eye on the stars—I notice what strength it brings my heart and what a boost it […]
The Power of Curiosity: Keep the Spark Alive
Every evening, after precious time with my family, enjoying each other’s company, I have the lucky opportunity to indulge my great private passion—reading and researching surrounded by a giant pile of books. It may not sound exciting, but those happy hours I spend in following my curiosity absolutely fuel my days, and, as recent scientific […]
True Value
If your spring has been anything like mine—bustling, busy and full to bursting—entering into summer offers the perfect opportunity to re-orient towards all that matters to us most, putting aside the to-do list for a moment in order to bring delight back into our days. Surrounded by distractions, bounded by commitments, it’s so easy to […]
Aging Gracefully
I love how becoming conscious of aging skin has introduced so many to the vast benefits of holistic care. And yet, at the same time, I think it’s important to encourage a shift in our perception of aging, and what it means to age gracefully. Since I’m asked about this question of aging so often, […]