Your Questions, Answered
Your most common massage questions—answered honestly by a San Diego bodyworker who’s here to help you feel better in your body.
Why You’re Still Tight After Stretching
Why releasing your fascia is so important and how to work on it at home.
Release & Reconnect: A Healing Workshop in San Diego
Join Lucy Rojek and Ana Lilia for a special workshop in San Diego combining self-myofascial release, breathwork, Reiki, and sound healing.
Why I Finally Said Yes to Reiki Master Teacher Training
A personal reflection on completing my Reiki Master Teacher training, what led me here, and why I’m so excited to start teaching this healing practice in San Diego.
One Thing I Wish Everyone Knew About Their Body
Your body isn’t the problem—it’s the messenger. Here’s what I wish more people knew about how their bodies are trying to help them heal.
What Backpacking (and Bare Feet) Taught Me About Resetting
A week in the mountains reminded me how powerful it is to step away, slow down, and let the earth help my nervous system come home to itself.
Polyvagal Theory: What It Is and How It Connects to Massage Therapy
Understanding your nervous system can help you move from tension to regulation—here’s how Polyvagal Theory and massage work together to support that shift.
On Father’s Day, Family, and Making Space to Land
Time with family fills the heart, but travel drains the body — here’s how I recharge after a meaningful Father’s Day weekend.
The Wedding Season of Life: Giving Joyfully, Resting Intentionally
From cross-country weddings to nonstop social plans, I’m learning the power of recovery — and how massage helps me come back to myself.
June Gloom, Overwhelm, and the Power of Doing Nothing
In the midst of San Diego’s June Gloom, I’m finding power in stillness, sacred rest, and the kind of healing only a good massage can bring.
What Are Chakras, Really?
Learn the basics of these energy centers, how blocked energy affects you, and how Reiki and bodywork can help restore balance—no spiritual background required.
Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated—and How Bodywork Helps
If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or disconnected from your body, your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. Learn the signs of dysregulation and how bodywork like massage, myofascial release, and Reiki can gently bring you back to balance.
What to Expect After Bodywork: Understanding the Healing Response
Massage, Reiki, and myofascial release don’t just treat your muscles—they support your whole self. Here’s what to expect in the hours and days after your session.
A Client’s Journey to Relaxation & Alignment: Julianna’s Experience at Sol Massage
Julianna shares how her massage and Reiki session at Sol Massage brought deep relaxation, alignment, and a renewed sense of ease she hadn’t felt in years.
Reflections from the Grand Canyon—Why Slowing Down Matters
Driving back from the Grand Canyon, I’m reflecting on how important it is to slow down, listen to your body, and give yourself the care you deserve—lessons I’ve learned from my time in the wild.
Greetings from the Grand Canyon—A Reminder to Slow Down and Reset
Tomorrow, I’m heading into the Grand Canyon for a backpacking trip, but before I go, I wanted to remind you how important it is to slow down, listen to your body, and take the time for self-care.
The Power of Intuitive Bodywork: When Your Body Feels Truly Heard
Experience the magic of intuitive bodywork, where each session is guided by the body’s needs, helping you release pain, tension, and emotional blocks.
How Often Should You Get a Massage? (The Answer Might Surprise You!)
Discover how often you should get a massage to relieve stress, ease pain, and maintain wellness.
5 Signs Your Body is Begging for a Massage
Feeling stiff, tense, or just not yourself? Here are five signs your body is telling you it’s time for a massage.
Experience the Healing Flow of Lomi Lomi Massage
Lomi Lomi massage is more than a technique—it’s a flowing, full-body experience that promotes deep relaxation, energy balance, and healing. I’m thrilled to integrate this traditional Hawaiian practice into my sessions.