Taproot Bodywork, LLC

Hey friends,

Many of you know that one of our members is currently in treatment for breast cancer. Shelley Palazzolo has recently completed 16 chemotherapy infusions over 24 weeks, and will be having surgery in mid-April.

Shelley is a friend of mine, and will soon be a fellow breast cancer survivor.

I can tell you that the only thing more stressful than the cancer itself is wondering how the heck you’re going to pay for treatment while you’re missing months of work. Deductibles are outrageous, out of pocket maximums are even more so. Most patients aren’t lucky enough to finish their treatment within one calendar year, which means you get to pay those yearly deductibles and out of pocket maxes at least twice. And of course, your life doesn’t stop. The mortgage is still due, cars and appliances need repairs, utility bills need to be paid, you and your family still need to eat.

The financial aspect of cancer is immense, but many cancer patients are loath to ask for help.

I’ve stood in these shoes, twice, since 2022. Without the financial help I received from friends and family, I would have lost my house, and I’d still be in financial straits today.

There are many ways to be helpful to cancer patients, and you may have something special to share. But if you happen to have even a few extra bucks and can help out by donating to Shelley’s Go Fund Me, I can guarantee that you’ll be lightening her load.

Thanks for caring for our community!

Donate to Support Shelley’s Fight Against Breast Cancer, organized by Miranda West In 2016 Shelley moved to Bend with a sense of adventure and a new job as a … Miranda West needs your support for Support Shelley’s Fight Against Breast Cancer

Valentine's is upon us! I'm booked this weekend but have openings for couples massage classes as early as Friday, 2/20!

Enjoy the short, fun Massage Greatest Hits class, covering scalp, face, hands, and feet, or go big with Back Massage for Couples - a deeply relaxing class for this most tight and sore region of our bodies.

Check out my website for details and scheduling!

Couples Massage Classes | Taproot Bodywork, LLC | Bend Taproot Bodywork offers couples massage workshops and therapeutic massage sessions in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Couples Massage Classes, Massage Therapy, Sports Massage.

I try not to rush this each year, but it is indeed time to be thinking about how you'd like to spoil your partner on Valentine's - because spots go fast!

My couples massage classes that are cozy, nurturing, connecting...

Come check them out!

Couples Massage Classes | Taproot Bodywork, LLC | Bend Taproot Bodywork offers couples massage workshops and therapeutic massage sessions in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Couples Massage Classes, Massage Therapy, Sports Massage.

Support local, woman-owned small business and take sweet care of your partner, too! Small Biz Saturday discount through midnight Sunday, 11/30 - 10% off all couples massage classes!

Get at those sore shoulders in my Back Massage for Couples class - an afternoon of decadence...

or

Dabble a bit and learn to give each other the best scalp massage you've ever had in Massage Greatest Hits!

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