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Making Space for Deeper Healing in the Year Ahead
A holistic shift toward more presence, devotion, and integrative care. As this year draws to a close, I’ll be gradually phasing out...

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Oct 63 min read


Devotion to the Work: Why Commitment Matters in Healing
In my years of practice, one truth has become clearer than ever: real transformation only happens when there is devotion. Healing isn’t...

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Oct 22 min read


Sole to Soul: Why the Feet Are the Secret to Whole-Body Relief
Most people book a massage for their shoulders, back, or hips. Rarely do they walk in thinking: Please, work on my feet. In fact, it's...

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Aug 282 min read


Why Herbalism — And Why Custom-Tailored Makes All the Difference
Herbalism is more than remedies—it’s a relationship between you, your body, and the living intelligence of plants. Custom formulas honor your unique constitution, while ready-made blends offer seasonal support. Together, they create a gentler, more holistic path to healing—one rooted in nature’s wisdom, not just symptom relief.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Aug 184 min read


Deep Tissue vs. Deep Pressure: Why Depth is More Than Just Force
Not all “deep” massage is created equal. While many people ask for deep tissue when they really mean deep pressure, the two couldn’t be more different. True deep tissue work isn’t about how hard a therapist can press—it’s about how precisely they can listen. Rooted in orthopedic understanding and nervous system awareness, it’s a therapeutic art form that goes beyond sensation to create lasting change. In fact, what many tight, tense bodies need isn’t more pressure—it’s less.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Aug 114 min read


The Sacred Dance: Conscious and Subconscious in Session
In the quiet of the treatment room, healing begins long before the first touch. Soft lighting, the scent of essential oils, and the hush of ocean waves invite the nervous system to exhale. Here, the conscious mind loosens, the subconscious begins to speak, and the body remembers how to feel safe. This is not just massage—it’s a sacred dance of presence and trust.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Aug 65 min read


The Sacred Shift: From Doing to Being
In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, we often forget the sacred art of simply being. This piece invites you to slow down, to soften, and to remember that your worth isn’t measured by your output—but by your presence. Through gentle reflection and ritual, explore the quiet shift from doing to being, and come home to yourself.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Aug 24 min read


💧 Beyond the Myth: What Manual Lymphatic Drainage Really Does
Manual lymphatic drainage is often misunderstood as a way to “flush out toxins,” but the truth is far more powerful. This gentle therapy supports your immune system, reduces inflammation, and eases pressure on the heart—physically and emotionally. It’s not just bodywork; it’s heartwork. Discover what’s really happening beneath the surface when your body remembers how to flow.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jul 275 min read


Why I Don’t Offer Short Sessions — And Why 90 Minutes Is Just the Beginning
In a world that moves fast, we’ve grown used to expecting quick fixes—rapid relief, shorter wait times, instant results. But healing doesn’t follow the pace of modern life. It takes time. It unfolds in layers. And when it comes to the body, the soul, and the sacred relationship between the two, true restoration can’t be rushed.
At Within Arms Reach, you’re invited back to that rhythm.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jul 124 min read


Understanding Pelvic Rotation and Its Deeper Roots
Low back pain is often the body’s cry for attention—not from the spine, but from deeper roots. Addressing pelvic rotation means listening to the whole body: the structure, the story, and the subtle messages beneath the surface. Healing begins not with the back, but at the base—where everything is connected.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jul 64 min read


Listening to the Body’s Hidden Energy Centers at the Threshold of Movement, Memory, and Meaning
When we speak of chakras, we often focus on the seven primary energy centers along the spine. But what if the body holds deeper, more hidden stories—ones that live in the joints?
The elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, hands, and feet are more than mechanical structures. They are energetic hinges, sacred spaces where emotion, memory, and movement converge. These joint chakras are where the body absorbs what the voice cannot say, where the soul braces against burden, and

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jun 1910 min read


🌀 Rooted: My First Year with Dreadlocks
One year into my loc journey, I’ve learned that growth isn’t always linear—it’s lived-in, tangled, and beautifully slow. These dreadlocks, formed by intention and patience, have become more than a hairstyle. They are strands of healing, roots of remembrance, and a crown of becoming. Through each twist and tighten, I’ve been learning to trust the process—of hair, of spirit, of self.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jun 123 min read


Chakras & the Pendulum: A Simple Guide to Energetic Alignment
The chakra system is a powerful roadmap for understanding how energy moves through the body—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Each of the seven major chakras corresponds to a different aspect of our being, from grounded stability at the root to spiritual connection at the crown. When these centers are aligned and flowing, we feel balanced and at ease. But when they’re blocked or overstimulated, we may experience everything from fatigue and tension to emotional overwhe

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jun 82 min read


Beyond Mobility: The Deeper Dance of Motility in Bodywork
In the world of bodywork, we often focus on mobility—the visible, measurable movements of muscles, joints, and fascia. But beneath that surface lies another layer: motility—the subtle, internal rhythms that govern how we breathe, feel, and heal. This blog explores the essential distinction between these two realms and how they work in harmony to support true wellness.
Mobility is the external freedom to move, while motility refers to the inner movement within tissues, fluids

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jun 83 min read
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