What Led Me Here:
As a massage therapist, I’ve seen the impact life has on peoples’ bodies — especially as we get older. Changes often happen gradually, and before we realize it, things feel different. Movement can feel harder. Frustration can creep in. Sometimes discouragement follows.
And yet — life and aging also bring wisdom, perspective, and resilience.
Resilient Life After 50 exists to offer a steady, realistic approach to doing life while caring for your body and yourself — without pressure, extremes, or pretending it’s easy.
My Experience
I’ve spent over 14 years working as a massage therapist, supporting people through pain, stiffness, injury, and the gradual changes that come with aging. I’ve worked with bodies that are strong, bodies that are tired, and bodies that are simply doing their best to keep going.
Along the way, I’ve also had to navigate my own physical challenges. Those experiences have deepened my understanding of what it really takes to care for a body over time — patience, adaptation, and respect for limits.
What I’ve learned, both personally and through years of working with clients, is that resilience isn’t built by pushing harder. Self-care is foundational to resilience in every area of life. In practical terms, that means consistency, awareness, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.
My Views on Life After 50
Getting older has taught me that life doesn’t get smaller — it just changes. What matters shifts. Pace slows. Perspective widens.
I believe this stage of life is less about striving and more about staying engaged — finding what brings meaning, enjoyment, and steadiness, even as things change.
This space is meant to reflect that way of living: thoughtful, grounded, and human — with room for humor, reflection, and taking things at your own pace.