Nurturing the Mother® Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage Register through Claire Marie Miller Seminars at this link.  LOCATION Myo Massage 4616 Triangle Ave #407 Austin, TX 78751 DATE & TIME March 24-26, 2024 9:00am – 5:00pm daily FEE 21 CE for $475 Max class size: 12 ​ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Anatomy and physiology for pregnancy and birth Pregnancy massage sequence Cautions and contraindications for pregnancy massage Guidelines for pregnancy massage for each trimester Massage cautions and variations for high-risk pregnancies Labor massage and labor support techniques Newborn and infant m ..read more

Two years into this pandemic, there has been a lot of progress, but it’s clear that we will be living with waves of covid for some time to come. As always, we are following guidance from the CDC and other sources, which means that our policies will continue to be responsive to the level of community spread as well as the specific risks of variants as they emerge. We take a cautious approach to protect the many immunocompromised staff and clients we serve. As a general rule of thumb, if Austin is in Stage 4 or higher, we will continue to require masking of everyone throughout their visit, regar ..read more

With vaccination rates increasing and testing positivity rates currently at 2.2%, things are looking up in Austin! We are still playing it safe, but in recognition of the recent CDC guidelines and the growing evidence that vaccination is effective in preventing both infection and transmission of Covid-19, we are making a few changes to our protocols for those who have been vaccinated.  Masks are still required in common areas. Please come prepared with a well-fitting mask over your nose and mouth, and check in at the front desk for a brief temperature check. Our front door and lobby are ..read more

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a selection of in-person class series starting October 1st! When we closed 6 months ago, we had no idea the impact that COVID-19 would have on all of us, or how long it would last.  The pandemic is nowhere near over, but we know better how to manage the risks, and we feel it’s time to play a role in safely rebuilding health and community.  We are grateful to everyone for your patience, and in particular to those members who have stuck with us all this time.  If you hav ..read more

Dear Myo Community, We have missed you so much, and we are excited to finally announce our Stage 1 re-opening starting June 1! In Stage 1, we will be offering a limited schedule of 1-on-1 services, including massage and acupuncture. For now, our classes will remain online, but please stay tuned for updates. For the protection of both clients and staff, we will have numerous new policies and procedures in place. We appreciate your cooperation to make things as safe as possible for everyone. Massage establishments in Texas were permitted to re-open starting May 18th. We chose to wait so that we ..read more

Dear Myo Community, For the safety of our wonderful clients, therapists, and staff, as well as the Austin community at large, we have made the difficult decision to go into temporary closure effective tomorrow, March 19, for at least two weeks and possibly beyond.  Although we were already taking extreme prevention measures, even the smallest avoidable risk is too much according to models for the spread of this epidemic.  First and foremost, we must do the right thing. As a small local business that relies on person to person contact, this will be a challenging and uncertain time for all ..read more

To our Myo Community: This is an uncertain and difficult time for everyone, and we are responding every day to rapidly evolving information and best practices from the CDC, WHO and elsewhere regarding flattening the curve of this COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally, health and wellness are central to our mission and procedures every day. In light of social distancing recommendations we have discontinued all group classes until further notice (at least until May 30, 2020.) We will be offering some of our classes remotely during this time. At present, we are still open for a limited schedu ..read more

What is cupping? Maybe you’ve seen those big purple welts on athletes and celebrities and wondered what they were from? Or Maybe you’ve heard of cupping but weren’t sure what it does exactly.Cupping uses glass cups to suction the skin upward, moving blood towards the surface of the body. The suction helps to soften tight muscles and lift and separate connective tissue, as well as loosen adhesions, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening the lymphatic pathways. In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is used to dispel stagnation, thereby i ..read more

When we were exploring the ideas behind our movement curriculum, we thought a lot about the kind of person who might be taking our classes, and what we wanted to offer that might be different from other studios.  One concept that is important to us in everything we do is sustainability: the idea that what we do in the present should lay the foundation for a better future, or at the very least not compromise it.  This means buying recycled paper and using reusable hand towels, and it means investing in our staff in ways that allow them to have long, healthy careers.  When we planned our movemen ..read more

Ever heard of AIS? AIS stands for “Active Isolated Stretching”. AIS is an approach to stretching that unlocks restricted fascia & restores optimal muscle length. AIS is uniquely effective because of the way it engages the nervous system and provide proprioceptive feedback that allows you to increase your active, usable range of motion. AIS is called ‘isolated’ because you are targeting one muscle or muscle group, in one joint at a time. This specificity allows you to target the exact points of restriction. When we take a more general approach with full body stretches, we often end up over ..read more