Therapeutic Massage, Pain Relief & Understanding Your Body | Episode 80 with Megan Trimmer

Megan Trimmer is the owner of Deep Kneads Massage Therapy in Greenville, South Carolina, where her approach to massage goes far beyond simply helping clients relax. In Episode 80 of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, Megan joins Chris to talk about her unlikely path from elementary education and the service industry to becoming a massage therapist and eventually building her own practice. Along the way, they explore the difference between relaxation and therapeutic massage, why the location of pain isn't always the source of the problem, and how our everyday habits and movement patterns can contribute to chronic discomfort. Megan explains why she views pain as information, how massage can work alongside chiropractic care, physical therapy, and strength training, and why understanding your own body is an important part of long-term health. 
They also get into hydration, hot stones, massage guns, what to expect during your first appointment, the realities of building a small business, Megan's new venture into life insurance, and—as tends to happen in the lounge—a lengthy detour into bartending and cocktails. It's an unhurried conversation about career changes, entrepreneurship, taking care of your body, and finding work you genuinely enjoy. Deep Kneads Massage: www.deepkneadsmassagetherapy.net Sunday Afternoon Smokes: www.sundayafternoonsmokes.com https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/