Staff Spotlight: Courtney

Courtney brings so much soul to White Willow! Her title is Assistant to the Herbalist- but she's much more than that! She beautifies the crystal displays, is the brains (and nose) behind many of our house-made aromatherapy perfumes, and she keeps us organized. Courtney loves sharing her magical knowledge. She writes our crystal blog, which, if you haven't read it, goes so deep into the metaphysical properties of the stones that you can be pulled...
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New Massage Therapist! Meet Brandon Caudill, LMT

We are so happy to announce the arrival of our new team member, Brandon Caudill. Brandon is a licensed massage therapist and also practices energy work and leads guided meditations. He attended Lexington Healing Arts Academy for his training in massage therapy and has been immersed in Hopi and Lakota traditions for several years. Get to…

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Walk WITH your feet, not ON your feet

Do you ever look at a cheetah and think, “Man, I hope that little guy doesn’t hurt himself, running without the proper shoes.” Of course you don’t, because you’re not insane. Cheetahs are meant to run, and already have everything in their little feet that they need to run quickly and efficiently. But frequently when…

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How to Survive the Holidays: A Guide for Introverts

So you’ve made it through Thanksgiving. For an introvert, no easy feat. It was loud. It was messy. It was sensory overload! Aunt Gertrude told the same story for the millionth time and you laughed like it was the first time you’d ever heard it. Your sister, who seems to be immune to the sound of…

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The Psychology of Folding Your Pants

What do you do with your clothes when you take them off to get bodywork? The answer may say a lot about your personality. Or it might not. We’re massage therapists, not psychologists. But that doesn’t stop us from guessing. The Tidy CatYou are an organized mind. You are likely one of those people who…

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Charley’s Summer Salsa Recipe

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh veggies and herbs. When it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen, try this salsa for something fresh and bright.  Charley’s Summer Salsa:  1 each: green, yellow, and orange pepper- diced 1 jalapeno pepper- seeds removed and chopped 1 red onion- diced 3 roma…

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Crafty Night at White Willow

We had our first craft night last month and it was a blast! If you missed it, don’t fret, we’re doing it again this month. Until then, you’ll have to make due with the photo documentation of the event. Armed with a glass of wine and an iPhone, Charley snapped a few blurry photos for your viewing pleasure: …