Thank You!

Thanks to all of my wonderful clients and friends for your support in the "Best of CitySearch" competition!!!

Because of you, I received 1st place honors in the following categories:

Best Therapeutic Massage
Best Thai Massage
Best Deep Tissue Massage
Best Shiatsu Massage
Best Sports Massage
Best Swedish Massage
Best Reflexology & Foot Massage
Best Pregnancy & Prenatal Massage

I placed 2nd in:
Best Couple's Massage
Best Massage
~Congratulations to Woodhouse Day Spa for your wins in those categories!

...and 3rd in:
Hot Stone Massage
~Congratulations to Zen Blend Day Spa for your well-deserved recognition.

Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart for all of the love and support I have received from all of you!

Best massage in Austin, Best therapeutic massage in Austin, TX, healing massage,love, warm touch, loving touch, energy work, metaphysics, shaman, alternative medicine, stretching, personal care, relaxation, stress-relief, improved circulation, help, nutrition, range of motion, myofascial release, extreme sports, yoga, karate, bicycling, Texas, celebrity, acrobatics, gymnastics, circus, performance arts, running, triathalon, ironman, ascension,

It's That Time Again

Citysearch is taking votes for their "Best Of" selections. I am competing against all of the health and med spas in Austin and the surrounding areas. In most categories, I am the only independent therapist to make the list. If you care to vote, click here.

If you aren't already on Citysearch it will ask you to register, but it is free.

You can vote for me in each of the following categories: Therapeutic Massage, Thai Massage, Deep_Tissue_Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Best Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology & Foot Massage, Pregnancy & Prenatal Massage, Couple's Massage, & Hot Stone Massage.

I am listed as Erik "Kuykendall - Positive Pressure".

Thank you to everyone who helped me be listed as #1 in Citysearch "Best Of Austin" for 2009. Here's to making the list again this year.

Shambhala

I know it doesn't look like any fun, but I volunteered anyway. No alcohol is allowed. I think there should be more "no alcohol" concerts! It positively impacts the entire vibe.

I had wanted to share photos from Shambhala, but I only took this one...around 6 am the morning before the festival. This was before most of the crowds arrived. Instead of taking a shot in panoramic view once the crowds arrived, I enjoyed sharing food, drinks, dancing, hugs, massages, philosophy and love with everyone around instead.

I had an amazing time and would happily go again.

P.S. This is not a place to bring children.

Study Break

What do photo geeks do on breaks between tests?

(photo by Arlene Waghalter)

Unexpected Departure

I know I told everyone I would be around until the 18th or 19th, but there was a mix-up and I need to be back in Canada by tomorrow! Yes, it is terribly short notice. I apologize to all of those who I promised to say goodbye to, but could not. I am afraid the situation was beyond my control.

We will be coming back to the States soon to visit friends and work with clientele. Please send me a note if you want me to keep you on the list for massages when I return.

Thank you to all who made us feel so loved. In our wildest dreams; we never expected to know people as kind, giving and open. We will miss you all and hope to visit often.

Pure Austin Weird Event

I hope you will all join me for the Electro Circus, an interactive participatory circus arts jam, today from 3pm-10pm in Zilker Park at the Polo Picnic area. There will be DJs all day and the Daily Juice will be there to provide fresh juices and smoothies. The community will provide all sorts of toys like hula hoops, poi, staffs, juggling goodies, slacklines, and lots of training to learn fun new skills. There will also be massage therapy, face painting, sidewalk chalk and a misting tent.

For those of you that can't this is a bit of the fun you will miss:

Electro Circus - You are the star of the show!

http://yourheartisaportal.com

Sponsored by C.U.@Circus (facebook group)

Texas Music Gathering for Freddy Powers Parkinson's Organization

Please join me at the Cheatham Street Warehouse for a wonderful evening of Texas music and an opportunity to support Freddy Powers Parkinson's Organization.

I'll be there taking photos!

Kelly's Massage

Self Portrait - "After 4 Massages"

Creation Cannot be Contained

You may have noticed a dramatic reduction in the number of political entries on my blog recently.  We have filed for our permanent residency in Canada and I am focusing on creation and growth.  We plan to open an art studio when we land and I plan to continue in the healing arts.

stone by stone, pavement consumes. 

swallowing what we know,

swallowing what we need.

layer upon layer, webs of contact

promising food, freedom, safety.

the promise becomes the problem.

stone by stone, pavement consumes. 

swallowing what we know,

swallowing what we need.

poles shift. the universe shrinks

and folds on itself,

connecting reason and rhyme

stripped, layer by layer.

creative energy and love sprout

food, freedom and safety.

sprout by sprout, pavement is consumed.

creation cannot be contained 

and provides what we need.

Nominated for Best Massage Therapist in Austin!!!

I am honored to announce that I have been nominated for CitySearch's Best Relaxing Massage in Austin.

If you would like to see my CitySearch site or vote for me,
click here.
Scroll about 1/2 way to 3/4 of the down and click on "vote" next Erik Kuykendall - Positive Pressure. You can vote once a day from each computer until May 21st.

Off to Dallas

Off again, off again. I'm on my way to see my Dallas clientèle and go to the Scorpio Party. I should be back on Monday. Have a great time this weekend...to all of my East side friends showing their work this weekend.

Erik Kuykendall, Massage Therapist, Austin

I'm adding this post because I was checking my site traffic and found that someone Googled Erik Kuykendall, massage therapist, Austin and it directed them to a portion of my site that I don't feel is necessarily representative of my bodywork. So, hopefully, the next time someone Googles my name and massage in Austin, Texas; this link will appear.

I specialize in intuitive mixed-modality work that draws from many techniques including Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Touch for Health, Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, ROM, Acupressure and specialized work for circus performers and extreme athletes.

To schedule an appointment, please e-mail me.

The Astral Cowboy Canadian Photo Trip

I am off to Canada!!!

I am off to Canada and will be available for massages in Austin again as of the 8th of October. If you are interested in getting on the schedule when I return, please send me a quick message with the best days and times for you and I to meet and I will try to return everyone's calls and e-mails quickly when we return.

This trip is my first out-of-the-country trip as a professional photographer. I hope to have the photo books available for sale within 2 months of my return. Thank you for all of your support.

There are no ordinary moments.
I wish you peace, health and joy,

Erik

Positive Pressure Massage