LED Light Therapy For Pain Management and Anti-Aging Treatment at Magnolia Aesthetics

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Oh, hi, giant pin in my thumb!

If you’ve been following along on my Instagram feed this summer, you know that I’ve had some major issues with my right (and dominant!) hand. I’ve experienced some pretty intense arthritis pain in the CMC joint at the base of my thumb due to wear and tear (hello, iPhone and keyboards and cooking and needlepoint!) as well as some structural issues. I underwent a fairly intense surgery in July and am still recovering and under severe use restrictions. I hate to complain, but I’ve been in A LOT of pain this summer, y’all.

I’ve also looked pretty awkward trying to hold things, but I suppose that’s a smaller complaint.

Both before my surgery and after my cast came off, my friends at Magnolia Aesthetics offered a unique treatment solution: LED light therapy. Ashlee, the incredible aesthetician at Magnolia, uses a professional-grade LED light therapy device which can be calibrated to different wavelengths to address chronic pain, fine lines, or acne. It’s an incredible device, really; Ashlee applies it my hand 3 times a week for 30 minute sessions, and I can feel a difference immediately! The light immediately goes to work increasing oxygen flow in the treated area, stimulating collagen production and activating pain relieving pathways. The result is a reduction in pain and inflammation. I certainly feel like I’ve healed a lot faster because of this treatment. I certainly can feel increased flexibility and reduced inflammation when I receive my treatments. It’s been such a valuable addition to my recovery! You can read more about the science behind LED light therapy for pain management here.

Ashlee also added the LED light to my most recent facial, which was a wonderful experience. We used the anti-aging setting to combat fine lines and wrinkles. When combined with hyaluronic acid, I could see a big difference in my skin texture almost immediately!

Thanks so much to Magnolia Aesthetics for sponsoring this post. Visit Magnolia Aesthetics at 149 Chenoweth Lane in St Matthews, give them a call at 502-632-2244, or email them to set up your LED light treatments today!

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Doggy Daycare at PetSuites Fern Creek

{This post was sponsored by PetSuites Fern Creek. Thanks so much to PetSuites and all the business that support HerKentucky LLC!}

Last October, we brought home the absolute cutest puppy. He’s adorable, and oh-so-sweet, but kind of a wildcard. Harry is a Labrador retriever - Great Pyrenees mix, and we aren't quite sure how big he’ll get. At nearly 6 months old, he’s already the size of a standard black Lab, which means that normal puppy behavior can easily become A LOT. We’re experienced dog owners who know how to train large dogs, but we definitely needed some help. That’s why we were so excited when PetSuites Fern Creek reached out to work with us!

Bob and I are pretty picky about our dogs and their care, and we loved that PetSuites offered us a tour of their facility. They are so committed to keeping the facility clean and to keeping the dogs safe and happy. Those are, obviously, the same goals we have for keeping our dogs in our own home, so we immediately felt at ease. We loved seeing the dogs at playtime; they were clearly having a great time! It was also nice to see that the boarding areas — with names like “luxury suites” and “condos” — looked so comfortable and inviting. Some even have TVs with animal-themed programming!

Once we were comfortable with the facility, we were really able to focus on the attention that our buddy would receive at PetSuites. Because he’s under 6 months old, Harry was placed in puppy preschool. It quickly became his favorite thing ever!

At PetSuites, Harry gets to play with other puppies his age, and there are often other large breed puppies — he’s made friends like a Cane Corso, a husky, and a Great Dane! — in his group. He’s also learning to be gentle with smaller and younger puppies. They have several controlled playtimes during the day, which ensure that he’s good and tired when I pick him up. The PetSuites staff often texts me pictures of Harry and his friends at playtime, and they post often to their Instagram and Facebook. I love getting these reminders that our little guy is happy, and I love that the PetSuites staff is so committed to his happiness! The socialization skills he’s learning will set him up for a lifetime of good behavior!

I also love that Harry gets one-one one behavioral training. He’s so much happier, more confident, and more controlled in his behavior. After the first week at PetSuites, we noticed that he immediately put himself in a sit position while trying to let us know what he needed. He’s flourishing after only a couple of weeks! The best part is that he is so excited to go to PetSuites! When I say “let’s go to school”, he’s so excited to get in the car! I know that he loves his friends — both canine and human — at PetSuites and that he loves the experience. I can go about my work day knowing that Harry is happy and stimulated. It’s a great setup for us all!

PetSuites Fern Creek has graciously offered a promo code to extend Harry’s great experience to y’all and your furry friends. Use code SOCIAL35 when booking online, and you’ll receive $35 off your first service at PetSuites Fern Creek (boarding, grooming, or daycare). I hope your pets love the PetSuites philosophy of “Stay & Play” as much as Harry does!