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Caring For Our Heroes: Supporting LA’s Wildfire Relief Efforts

January 20, 2025

As fires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles, our hearts go out to all those affected by the widespread destruction. The region has faced a harrowing combination of record-breaking heat, strong winds, and dry conditions, creating the perfect storm for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. These fires have displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes and businesses, and left many communities grappling with the aftermath.

Amid this chaos, the resilience of our community inspires us. First responders, including firefighters and emergency personnel, have been working tirelessly around the clock to contain the flames, protect lives, and preserve properties. These heroes face grueling conditions, risking their own safety to bring relief and hope to those in need.

At milk + honey, we’re committed to supporting those impacted by this tragedy—including the brave firefighters and first responders on the frontlines. We aim to make a meaningful difference during this challenging time. From offering complimentary massages to first responders to donating essential self-care products and rallying our community to contribute, we stand alongside Los Angeles in its recovery efforts. Together, we can help rebuild, heal, and move forward.

We're offering 200 free massages to LA firefighters and first responders. You can help amplify this impact by adding a $5, $10, $25, or custom donation to your service - now through February 28, 2025.

How We’re Caring For LA

1. Donating Essentials

Essentials are critical for those affected by the fires. We’ve partnered with By Rosie Jane, a collection of clean, safe fragrance, shower, and body products made in Los Angeles, to donate and distribute 300 of  aluminum-free deodorants, supporting first responders and individuals impacted by the fires. Our Regular Strength Deodorant is made with food-grade baking soda to neutralize odor naturally and is mined from the earth – not a lab – for a fine, non-irritating grit.

2. Caring For Firefighters + First Responders

We’re proud to donate 200 complimentary 60-minute Signature Massages to Los Angeles firefighters and first responders as a heartfelt thank-you for their service. These massages are more than a moment of relaxation—they’re an opportunity to recover, refuel, and be cared for after enduring the unimaginable.

3. Creating A Space For Healing

Our Brentwood and Culver City spas aim to provide a safe haven during this time. We will continue to look for ways to pull the community together through events and experiences this spring.

 

How You Can Help LA’s Heroes

You can help amplify our impact by donating $5, $10, or a custom amount during checkout at one of our spas or online. Any unused funds will be donated directly to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to further their critical work.

 

How LA Firefighters + First Responders Can Receive Their Free Massage

Our Reservations Team is here to ensure your experience is seamless and stress-free. To book your complimentary massage, simply text the location that’s most convenient for you:

Brentwood Spa: (217) 885-2601
Culver City Spa: (310) 421-9805

When texting, please include your name, preferred date, and time, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Important Reminder:
To verify your eligibility, kindly bring your badge to your appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing a moment of well-deserved rest and care.

Mental Health

5 Self-Care Tips for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 21, 2024

1. Rise and really shine

Hitting snooze might seem like a tempting extra few minutes of sleep, but it often leads to a groggy start and a rushed morning. Instead of hitting snooze, embrace the opportunity to kickstart your day with intention. You’ll find that starting your day on the right foot sets a positive tone for the rest of the day ahead. So, resist the urge to hit snooze and seize the day.

2. Have an attitude of gratitude

Grab a notebook and write everything you’re thankful for in a gratitude journal. It can be as simple as a warm cup of coffee or a sunny day. Research has shown people who write in a gratitude journal regularly tend to feel happier and less stressed.

3. Tune into good news

Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to ignore the negative news circulating in the media and it can be overwhelming. But, there are also a ton of good things happening! Subscribe to channels that share good news stories for daily doses of positivity on your social media timelines.

4. Breathe in, breathe out, repeat

Meditation allows you to take a moment to pause, breathe, and relax which is extremely beneficial for your emotional well-being and overall health. Practice meditating to cope with stress and find balance throughout the day.

5. Catch quality Zzzz’s

Sleep is important to your brain’s performance, mood, and physical and mental health. The blue light from your phone can disrupt your body’s melatonin production and circadian rhythm. Instead of scrolling, read a book to wind down before bed.

Find more helpful tips and Mental Health Resources here

Mental Health, Q+A

Q+A with Imani Semien

May 21, 2024

Imani Semien is a yoga instructor, space holder and Reiki practitioner in Houston, Tx. Other titles that Imani holds are mother, wife and educator. As a Louisiana native, Imani decided to move to Houston in the midst of the global pandemic in 2020 with hopes to begin a new life and start her career in education. As an educator, the stresses of work and motherhood pushed her into mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga and journaling. Imani now holds space for other women and mothers to find healing within themselves using these same practices. One of her future goals is to open a wellness center that provides many forms of holistic healing treatments along with pre and postnatal education and care. 

Q+A

1. How did you begin your work?

I began my work in 2021 shortly after the COVID pandemic ended. I found myself overwhelmed re-entering the workforce after spending much of 2020 in isolation. As a new mom starting a new career, I experienced anxiety and high levels of stress from constantly worrying about the wellbeing of my children while I was at work. I knew that many other women and mothers experienced this as well and I wanted to create a space where women could gather to work through these stressful experiences while also building connections within the community. I received my yoga teacher certification in 2022 and started holding Women’s Healing Circles shortly after. It was a journey to build my confidence to speak on topics that I was still working through, but from those experiences I have made so many connections in the Houston area.

2. Why did you want to go into this type of work?

I wanted to get into this type of work because so many women feel that they need to have a strong face and smile through everything they experience, but truthfully, every person deserves a safe space where they can release all of the things that may cause stress or anxiety. Coming from experience, it is hard to be vulnerable sometimes because I think people are judging me or I feel that I should be more grateful for the things I have. While it is important to have gratitude, we must also acknowledge that some of the things we love can contribute to our stress levels. I want to be a safe space where people can be vulnerable, let down their walls and just exist without judgment or social expectations.

3. How do you stay mindful when things get stressful?

When things get stressful for me, I try my best to name all of the feelings that I experience in that moment. Next, I empty my brain in my journal or in the notes section of my phone. I describe everything that I am feeling, every moment within the day that may have upset me or thrown me off of schedule and any stressful thoughts I may have had up until that point. After writing, I sit silently for about 30 seconds breathing slowly. Lastly, I allow myself to release these thoughts by simply stating “These thoughts/emotions do not serve me. It is time to let you go.” Releasing emotions always gives me a fresh start of my day no matter what time it is.

4. Why is mental health important to you?

Mental health is important to me because everything begins in the mind. Every thought and idea is created in your mind then is physically manifested in the world around you. If we have poor mental health, then our thoughts and ideas may become dark which results in living in darkness, sadness and misery. Good mental health turns into a higher quality of life.

5. What do you hope people learn from the work you do?

I hope people learn different ways to stay mindful and prioritize mental health through day to day life.

Be sure to find Imani at our Mindful Moments sessions in the spa during May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Book your spot in an early morning meditation + guided journaling session at one of our spa locations nationwide, today. https://milkandhoneyspa.com/mentalhealth/

Learn more about Imani here, www.instagram.com/mindbodyandmovement

Mental Health, Q+A

Q+A with Liz Davis

May 21, 2024

Liz Davis is a clinical hypnotist, energy healer, yoga teacher, and a spiritual guide. She has been in wellness professionally since 2009. Every service Liz offers has had a direct and transformative shift in her own life. Through her own healing journey, She has gained the tools and training to support you, in your healing journey. It is her greatest wish to work together. To reveal your truth. To grow. To heal.  To claim the life you deserve of health, wealth, and happiness.

Q+A

1. How did you begin your work?

I began doing this work after I left NYC and the fashion industry. It was through my own healing experience with reiki and crystal healing.

2. Why did you want to go into this type of work?

I wanted to get into this work when I finally was able to feel my inner light reactivated. My first session changed something in me that I prayed for years that regular therapy wasn’t able to touch on. This was something deeper, more profound, and spiritual. I wanted to be able to give others what had been giving to me. 

3. How do you stay mindful when things get stressful?

This is a great question, a few different things I love to do, but most deal with coming back into my body and out of my head. I love to practice yoga, ride my bike, or dance my heart out! I also really love to journal when I can’t seem to quite my mind. 

4. Why is mental health important to you?

Because life is too short and too beautiful to waste a moment of it.

5. What do you hope people learn from the work you do?

I hope that people learn that you can create the life of your dreams. No matter what you have endured, transformation is possible if you are willing to be radically open and honest with yourself. I know what rock bottom feels like and I know what it is to grow from that and what a dream it is to be the co-creator of your life.

Be sure to find Liz at our Mindful Moments sessions in the spa during May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Book your spot in an early morning meditation + guided journaling session at one of our spa locations nationwide, today. https://milkandhoneyspa.com/mentalhealth/

Learn more about Liz here, www.lizdavishealings.com

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