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Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM

Name: Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM
Address: 4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Building i, Suite 2, Austin, TX, 78759, US
Telephone: (512) 744-7483
Rating: 5

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is dedicated to empowering you through self care education and bodyw She has been practicing Therapeutic Massage for 16 years.

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is owned and operated by Megan (Crystal) Mendes, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist). Megan began her training (unknowingly) in 1999 when she entered the University of Oklahoma where she completed a Bachelors Degree of Science in Health and Sports Sciences. While at OU she threw the Shot Put and Discus for the Track Team all four years. Upon graduation, and after many

experiences with her own body, injuries through throwing, Olympic style lifting, and intense training, she decided soft tissue bodywork was her calling. A beginning in structural bodywork seemed perfect so she enrolled in Massage School. A little over a year later she attained an Associates Degree of Therapeutic Massage at Heritage College in Oklahoma City. Over the years, she has compiled many techniques and healing modalities including Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Passive Release, Active Release, Joint Mobilization Stretching, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Jin Shin Do, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Pre and Post Natal, among others, to create a specialized session for your specific needs. Emotional/mental work will sometimes be utilized, along with the physical work as it's also very important to understand how we manifest emotions physically through stress, worry, guilt, and other negative emotions. We can change our thoughts to better serve our bodies and Megan is always happy to facilitate a mental shift. As a wise Chiropractor/Healer once said, "There is no difference between the emotional body and the physical body but a label". What a great concept! My session with you will be one of education, listening, communication, and healing. One thing I feel very strongly about is making sure you have a better understanding of your body and how it functions in your daily life as well as posing solutions to promote self-care. I want you to feel your best and have the tools you need to work on your own Self. Megan was born in Carlsbad, NM along with her twin brother, Josh. After living in Louisiana then Oklahoma for the greater part of her life, Megan moved to Austin in February of 2006. Here in Austin, she has met many wonderful people and also has family nearby. She enjoys spending time with all of them and of course her boyfriend, Brian. In her spare time, she enjoys hearing live music, camping, kayaking, hiking, cooking, meeting new people, and watching a good movie. Of all the places I have lived, Austin just feels like home. I have enjoyed my time in Texas and look forward to the new adventures ahead with Living Anew Therapeutic Massage as well as all the new people I'll meet and can help through it.

- Much Gratitude! Megan

Megan is Licensed in the State of Texas under number MT048880.

12/17/2022

A 60minute massage just opened up for Tuesday, December 20th. Last one of the year! Book online or text me to snag it!

12/14/2022

12/02/2022

The office is looking quite festive these days! Yay!

Check out for all your Chinese Medicine needs. Rachel is my office mate and my Acupuncturist. She’s amazing! Do your Self a favor and go see her! 👊🏻

11/01/2022

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage

Online scheduling is the easiest way to book your appointments! It allows you to compare your schedule and book in real time, without the added hassle of phone tag. Yay!

Book your massage appointments today!

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is dedicated to empowering you through self-care education and bodywork to live in a new and more positive way. Every session will be specific to your needs and hopefully, leave you feeling lighter, looser, and happier!

09/18/2022

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM updated their business hours.

09/08/2022

I have a 10am massage open on Friday, September 9th! Who's in?

09/06/2022

What’s your favorite way to unwind, relax, enjoy your time?

Personally, I LOVE sitting in my garden with a beverage (different bevies depending on the time of day), and enjoying the sounds, smells, sights, all of it. It is so relaxing.

I can forget about the rat race for a bit and just be there, present with nature. Plus, it’s fun to see new sprouts from the seeds as they pop up!

08/17/2022

This book was written specifically for women. And I definitely know a lot of women who could benefit from reading it. Many of my clients come in burned out and on their last nerve.

This book is a great tool to help understand how to complete the stress cycle so we don’t carry the stress around with us all day every day.

In the authors words: “This is a book for any woman who has felt overwhelmed and exhausted by everything she has to do, and yet still worried she was not doing ‘enough’. Which is every woman we know-including us.”

Enjoy!

08/15/2022

Hey Y'all!

For most of us breathers, it's an unconscious act that we mostly take for granted. Think about your breath for a minute. Focus on it. We can actively control it when we want to, but most of the time it's a thoughtless process.

If we are in a situation where we feel unsafe, whether it's emotionally, physically, or mentally, our body regulates our breathing accordingly.

For instance, if we are being attacked or scared, are feeling unsafe emotionally, or in pain physically, our breath might speed up, we might hold our breath, breathe shallowly, or hyperventilate, unconsciously. This is our sympathetic nervous system taking over, otherwise known as fight, flight, or freeze.

If we are consciously aware of what's happening in this moment of stress, we can override this natural response by performing simple breathing techniques to take our body from stress mode to calm.

One I really like, is called 4-7-8. This means, breathe in to the count of 4, hold for a count of 7, and breathe out to the count of 8. Repeat until your heart rate steadies and you feel a sense of calm.

You may also simply take controlled deep breaths, in and out. Controlling your breathing in this way signals the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body down.

What does any of this have to do with Massage?

Not all, but most of the clients I see have structural issues, want to rehab or work on a specific problem. They come to me for deep tissue, specific structural type work. While the techniques I use are executed in a way that tries to finesse my way in to the muscles, it can still be a little painful.

(Note: if you cannot breathe, feel uncomfortable about anything during a massage, or the work is too deep, please tell your massage therapist it's too much or that you are uncomfortable. We never want to cross that threshold as it can incite a nervous system response which can exacerbate traumas, physically and emotionally. More pain during your massage doesn't mean more gain).

During this time, making a conscious effort to breathe through the uncomfortable parts of the massage, and focusing in on how your nervous system is reacting, can really help to achieve the outcome you are looking for from this type of bodywork.

Deep breathing promotes blood flow and increases the effectiveness of the lymphatic system. Breathing deeply into the affected area while it's being manipulated by the massage can increase the brain's awareness to the area and can help retrain the muscle to "turn off" or relax.

In the end, BREATHING IS GOOD! Try to notice when you hold your breath, breathe deeply, breathe rapidly, or hyperventilate, etc. in your daily life. Your breath can show you a lot about yourself that maybe needs healing, or focus.

This weeks availability for massage:

Tuesday, August 16th: 1pm for 60 or 90min.

Thursday, August 18th: 11:30pm for 60min.

Have a great week and keep breathing. You are amazing!

12/07/2021

Get your Massage Holiday Gift Cards HERE: http://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products

Nothing says "I love you" like giving the gift of relaxation and recuperation. NOTHING, I TELL YOU!

07/01/2021

In my nearly 17 years as a Massage Therapist I’ve found great joy in this work with my fellow humans.

During the last 7 years in private practice as Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, I’ve experienced a great expansion of how I’m able to show up and be there for my clients physically, emotionally, and mentally, as well as receiving the gifts and lessons they bestow upon me just from lying on my table. It’s truly beautiful.

I am so grateful and thankful for all of my clients and their years of loyal patronage, as well as the abundance of referrals that make my small business successful.

My clients really are badass!

Thanks for the greatest 7 years and cheers to many more!

06/18/2021

I just had a cancellation for Monday, June 21st at 1:30pm for a one hour massage. Booking info in the comments!

04/12/2021

My 11am Massage on Wednesday, April 14th just opened up!
Any takers?
Call/text 512-744-7483, or book online for yourself!
Online scheduling system in comments!

03/18/2021

Masks and sanitization protocols are still in place at our office.

02/03/2021

Nothing says "I Love You" like dead vegetation and fat-saturated sugar products....Hmmmm.

Instead, let your loved one know you truly care through the gift of Self-Care and Relaxation this Valentines Day.

Purchase Massage Gift Cards Here: https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products

01/24/2021

I have a couple of appointments open this week.

Tuesday, January 26th:

3:30pm & 5pm

Call/text 512-744-7483 or click the link in the comments to book online....

01/13/2021

I had a few massage cancellations for tomorrow...

Thursday, January 14, 2021:
1pm or 4:30pm

WHO WANTS IN?

Book online at: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/LAT56Q

OR

Call/text: 512-744-7483

12/31/2020

12/25/2020

12/21/2020

Wishing you all the light and love!

12/17/2020

THANK YOU to all who have supported my small business over the years. I truly appreciate you! I may be biased, but MY CLIENTS ARE THE BEST! XO!

Just a friendly reminder: HOLIDAY SALE ON GIFT CARDS AND PACKAGES IS ON THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST! YAY!

Purchase here:
https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products

12/09/2020

Get your Massage & Cupping Therapy Gift Cards HERE:
https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products
OR
Over the phone: 512-744-7483
OR
In person at your next Massage or Cupping Therapy appointment!

If it is a gift, you'll receive a printable gift card for your loved one, if it is for you? No paper trail is necessary as I'll keep track of it for you in your client file.

Thank you for your continued support of my small business. I appreciate it. XO!

11/30/2020

Small Businesses need us all now, more than ever! Let's all do our part! It's how we all make it through this time...together!

A couple days late for Small Business Saturday, but this year more than ever it's important to support your favorite small businesses every day of the year!

11/29/2020

GIFT CARDS AND PACKAGES ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 31st!
https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products

11/28/2020

IT'S OFFICIALLY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! YAY!

Get your Massage & Cupping Therapy Gift Cards HERE:
https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products
OR
Over the phone: 512-744-7483
OR
In person at your next Massage or Cupping Therapy appointment!

If it is a gift, you'll receive a printable gift card for your loved one, if it is for you? No paper trail is necessary as I'll keep track of it for you in your client file.

Thank you for your continued support of my small business. I appreciate it. XO!

11/27/2020

WOW! Only FOUR appointments available between now and the end of the year. Better get your spot booked!
Info in comments.

11/27/2020

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE IS ON TOMORROW!

LOOK OUT! From November 28th through December 31st, PACKAGES will be added to the online store.

https://www.livinganewmassage.com/new-products

11/27/2020

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

November 28, 2020

Look out for packages and gift cards on sale for the Holidays!

11/20/2020

I have a 1:30pm Massage for Monday, that just opened up! Any takers?

EDIT: Appointment taken! Yay!

11/17/2020

Living Anew Therapeutic Massage, Megan Crystal-Mendes, LMT, CEIM updated their information in their About section.

11/12/2020

Today is your lucky day! I had 2 cancellations.
1pm & 2:30pm massages are now open. More info in comments.

10/11/2020

I had a sweet little visitor at the office today. I don’t think she’s really visiting. Just foraging for food. I still love her, none-the-less.

09/11/2020

New signage for the door! Yay!

09/04/2020

I have a 1pm massage open this Saturday, September 5th! Any takers?

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08/09/2020

My new office is coming along. I’m SO excited! AND we have spotty fawns! YAY!

08/02/2020

Working on my new massage room! So happy to be in a bigger more functional space. No more tight squeezes around the table, opening curtains with my bum. Yay!

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