The natural beauty of Nantucket Island is constantly encouraging us to be in the present. The air is a little saltier and catches our attention more frequently. The landscape of the sea and sky take our breath away as we pass through town each day. The feeling of the sand giving way under our feet as we walk along the beach. These senses are what hold us to the present moment. The island offers a rich, sensuous experience that further supports being and abiding peacefully in the present moment. Learn more about what meditation means to us.

Lavender Farm Wellness Center and its chief bodyworker and meditation guru, Brandon Jellison, are honored to lead a 1-hour Introduction to Meditation session at 1111 Nantucket’s April 2019 Lifestyle Retreat on Saturday, April 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more.

Did you know massage and bodywork can open up your shoulders and improve upper body mobility? See the difference that 60 minutes of massage therapy can make in how you feel and move.

How did Spring Forward go for you this weekend? The time change can be an interruption to our normal sleep habits. Be sure to set your clock for good sleep. Here are some tips for getting through the time change.

Did you know the profound effect your core exercises have on your overall strength, mobility and performance? From improving posture, sleep, lower back pain, to increasing flexibility and toning, working your core muscles will improve your quality of life.

Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room to get something or can’t remember a familiar name during a conversation? You may even miss an appointment because it slipped your mind. We’ve all been there. Memory lapses can occur at any age. The following strategies can be used to protect and sharpen your mind.

Looking for ways to stay warm and active this winter? When winter blows in, it’s important to break away from your cozy couch and fireplace. Suit up and head outdoors for a winter adventure! These active ideas will get you moving and feeling your best.

Set forth on a remarkable journey to transform your life, improve your health, and learn about the role that toxins play in your wellbeing. Change isn't always easy, especially changes to diet or lifestyle. Plan for success. Learn more about the Elimination Diet as you head into your New Year’s resolution planning.

Check out a sample recipe from the Elimination Diet Food Plan. Enjoy this Coconut Chicken curry for a simple and delicious weeknight meal or a cozy weekend in.

We are passionate about giving back to others and offering kindness into our community.  The holiday season brings out the spirit of giving and many local charities have great opportunities to help those in need through volunteering, donating, and gift programs. Explore some of the different ways you can give back on Nantucket this holiday season.

Why try the Elimination Diet? How does it work? Learn more about foods to avoid and foods to enjoy on the diet as well as reintroduction and healing your immune system and gut. A diet with a large diversity of foods helps ensure that the body gets essential nutrients and is especially important for those who have digestive issues.

Did you know more than 70% of our immune system is clustered around the digestive tract? Providing essential nutrients for healing is a critical factor in creating healthy microbiome in our gut which will result in a healthy immune response.

What’s the best way to shake out that post-exercise stiffness? You guessed it. Deep therapeutic massage! Proven to reduce muscle soreness, aka. delayed onset muscle soreness, by 30% as well as muscular swelling, massage is widely used as a therapeutic modality for recovery from muscle fatigue and injury.

You deserve happiness and ease. The same goes for your family, friends, neighbors and everyone else in the world. Try a loving-kindness meditation, to generate resilience and peace. The goal of this meditation is to focus on reminding yourself that you deserve happiness and ease. This meditation will only take 20 minutes out of your day.

Regardless of gender or race, increased aerobic fitness, especially at elite and high-performance levels, results in increased longevity. These benefits are magnified in older adults. Read more.

A natural and committed form of bodywork that releases physical, chemical, psychological and spiritual traumas can be found in Zen Bodytherapy®. Looking to leave your body free of fear, hate, greed and pain? Life is a flow of energy. Explore this natural form of massage therapy.

Do you often wonder what massage therapy or bodywork technique is right for you? Explore Cranialsacral therapy, a gentle and peaceful therapy that rejuvenates one’s body and soul.

The goal of static stretching is to regain or increase your flexibility. Remember, the key is to hold these stretches for 10-30 seconds and not bounce as you complete them. Read more for 6 static stretches you should consider including in your exercise and training routine.

IllioTibial Band Syndrome is caused by friction between the Iliotibial (IT) band and the knee bone. This tension results in pain around the knee cap and is usually the result of increasing the distance of the runs or poor running form.

We offer customized treatment to effectively loosen the tension of the IT Band and allow the knee to move unimpeded.