Essential Oils for You

       Essential oils, blended or as a single oil, are an integral part of my practice in Nashville.  The opportunity to talk about them and explain my relationship and how I use them was a pleasure and seemed to be enjoyed by most who attended.    My friend Meg MacFadyen owns the art gallery in East Nashville known as the Garage Mahal and/or Art & Invention. She has long been my co-worker in the Scentered line of...

Chronic Sinus Problems

   Fall is here and thankfully a bit of rain.  We have predictions of more moisture coming within the week.  After an extremely dry late summer, it feels good to walk on a lawn that does not crunch.    I seldom have an allergic response to Spring pollens and or seasonal issues, yet this year I have had a nagging dry cough during this dry season.  Homeopathic treatment for allergies has helped, and focusing on staying...

60 Unique Scents

When you check out the list of essential oil blends, and wonder what they smell like, remember they are all on display in the office.  I take clients by appointment, so this is not an invitation to drop in at your convenience  – I would hate for you to find the door locked.  Any time you are here for body work or if you want to call and make sure I’m at the office, please come by and sniff to your heart’s...

Feel Better Cheap

For those who are my clients and receive massage therapy, you know the value of appropriate touch.  The endorphins produced last much longer than the actual massage.  If you aren’t feeling well, physically or emotionally, receiving touch can change turn that around in a matter of minutes. . . and there are no harmful side effects (think medications).  Scientific research has shown that to give touch can have similar...

A New Look

It is a busy world we live in, and everything seems to change constantly. The new, restructured web site for Belva.net will meet these needs of staying current and interesting. There is so much more to experience. Friends and clients who know me well, know I am often technically challenged which makes this site even more of a exciting experience. Wish I could take full credit, but it is all about knowing the right people...