Somata Therapy

09/02/2026

Back to School, Back to You 🍎

As a new school year begins, we want to take a moment to recognize the teachers, educational assistants, support staff, and school administrators heading back into another busy year.

You spend so much of your time supporting, teaching, organizing, problem-solving, and caring for others. Your own wellbeing deserves a place on the schedule, too.
Before the school year gets fully underway, book some time for yourself. Whether you need to release built-up tension, address those nagging aches, improve mobility, or simply take an hour to slow down and reset, massage therapy can be an important part of maintaining your own physical wellbeing.

Because taking care of everyone else starts with taking care of you. 🤍

📚 Welcome back, educators. We’re cheering you on for another year!

Book your next appointment at Somata and make your wellbeing part of your back-to-school routine.

08/28/2026

🌊 Summer is winding down… and your body might be asking for a vacation from your vacation.

The salty air, sunny days, travel, late nights, busy schedules, and always having somewhere to be can leave you feeling like summer flew by—and your body is still trying to catch up.

Stress and fatigue often show up where we carry so much of it: the head, jaw, face, neck, and shoulders.

If you’re noticing jaw tension, headaches, facial tension, or aching through your neck and shoulders, it may be time to slow down and finally exhale.

✨ Our Advanced Facial Massage Treatments combine therapeutic massage techniques focused on the head, face, jaw, and neck with a deeply nourishing facial experience.
Designed to help:

• Release jaw and facial tension
• Reduce muscular tension associated with headaches
• Ease neck and shoulder tension
• Encourage relaxation and nervous system downregulation
• Leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and restored
You’ve spent the summer moving, doing, going, and soaking it all in.

Now it’s time to come back to yourself. 🤍

🌿 Slow down. Release the tension. Exhale.

Discover our Advanced Facial Massage Treatments at Somata and give your body the reset it’s been asking for.

08/24/2026

✨ Meet Brianne: The Heart Behind the Emails (and So Much More)

If you've received an email from Somata, had a question answered, or noticed things running smoothly behind the scenes, there's a good chance you've already been in touch with Brianne, our Operations and Billing Coordinator.

Brianne brings a rare combination of warmth and professionalism to everything she does. With an infectious positive energy, an intuitive attention to detail, and a genuinely compassionate ear, she has quickly become an integral part of the Somata team.

Originally following her heart to New Glasgow, Brianne has embraced life in Pictou County and welcomes every opportunity to immerse herself in the local culture, build meaningful connections, and explore her new community.

When she's not managing the administrative operations of the clinic, you'll likely find her surrounded by paint at her easel. An accomplished and passionate artist, creativity is woven into everything she does—including the care and thoughtfulness she brings to her work at Somata. She also shares her home with a few feline roommates who are never far away from the action and always appreciate a sweet hello.

While Brianne isn't a receptionist, you may occasionally spot her in the studio, working her magic behind the scenes or chatting with clients at the front desk. Most often, though, she's the friendly face behind our emails, communications, billing support, and administrative systems that help keep everything running seamlessly.

We're incredibly grateful to have her as part of the Somata family and excited for you to get to know her too. 🤍

Help us give Brianne a warm Somata welcome in the comments!

08/21/2026

🌱 Just Like Plants, We Need Regular Care Too

A plant doesn’t thrive because you water it once in a while. It thrives with consistent care, attention, and the right conditions to grow.

Our bodies are no different.

Regular massage therapy and chiropractic care can help you move better, feel better, and stay ahead of those aches and restrictions before they become bigger problems.

✨ Massage therapy can help:
• Reduce muscle tension and soreness
• Support mobility and flexibility
• Promote recovery
• Manage the physical effects of stress

👐 Chiropractic care can help:
• Support spinal and joint mobility
• Improve movement and function
• Address restrictions and imbalances
• Support healthy biomechanics

Don’t wait until your body is demanding attention.

🌿 Give your body the regular care it needs to stay strong, mobile, and resilient.
Book your next massage or chiropractic appointment at Somata. 🤍

08/19/2026

**✨ A Little Booking Update!**

We recently discovered a technical issue that was affecting the visibility of our Advanced Facial Massage Treatments when booking online.

The good news? We found it, fixed it, and everything is now showing properly! 🎉

If you’ve been wanting to try one of our advanced facial massage treatments with Nissa, now is a great time to book. Her availability for these treatments is limited, so we encourage you to plan ahead and reserve your spot.

Already have a regular massage appointment booked with Nissa?

🤍 You can request to switch to one of the specialty facial massage treatments at the time of your appointment, subject to availability and treatment timing. If you want to change your booking, simply contact the studio and we can make the change.

📲 The specialty treatments are now visible online and ready to book!

08/12/2026

06/17/2026

Our very own Chawntae!!! 🎉🎉

Chawntae has a signature style with a diverse range of skill sets. If you haven’t hopped on her table, this is your time to experience her passion.

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✨ GIVEAWAY✨CLOSED✨


☀️With THREE years of practice quickly approaching in July.. I wanted to celebrate by giving back to the amazing community that has trusted and supported me along the way. 🎉

🍃I’m giving away one 60-minute therapeutic massage with cupping and/or hot stones.

How to enter:
🌸Follow my page
🌸Share this post
🌸Tag someone in the comments who would also benefit from some therapeutic self-care

The winner will be drawn on July 2nd!

Thank you for your continued trust, support, and encouragement over the past three years. It truly means more than words could ever express.🤍

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Any comments or messages asking you to click a link are not legitimate. Please do not click them and report them if you see them.

06/13/2026

☀️Summer is almost here!!☀️

Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a shift in how you move, play, and live in your body.

🚶‍♀️‍➡️As the weather warms up, activity levels naturally increase—more walking, lifting, travel, yard work, and time outdoors. It’s also when we tend to notice the aches, restrictions, or old injuries that didn’t fully resolve over the winter.

🧠Massage therapy and chiropractic care aren’t just reactive—they’re strategic.

They help you:
• Move with more ease and less restriction
• Improve joint mobility and muscle function
• Reduce the risk of strain or injury as activity increases
• Support faster recovery between workouts or busy days
• Feel more connected, balanced, and energized in your body

🤸Whether you're chasing kids, training, gardening, or just wanting to feel good in your body again—this is the time to get ahead of it.

👉Don’t wait until something hurts.

Build your summer body the smart way: one that moves well, adapts easily, and feels good doing it. Make this summer your best one yet!

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06/08/2026

We created our signature facial massage treatments to highlight what is often the end of massage therapy sessions. Each treatment has been carefully curated to meet a specific need.

Not sure which facial to book? Here’s the difference 👇

✨ The Lift & Flow (45 min)
Your starting point.
Focused on lymphatic drainage + sculpting to reduce puffiness and restore flow through the face and neck.
→ Best for: de-puffing, light tension, first-time clients.

🧠 NeuroCalm Reset (60 min)
A full neck, jaw, and head reset with hot towels and nourishing facial oils.
Designed to release tension and calm the nervous system.
→ Best for: stress, headaches, tension patterns.

🌿 NeuroCalm Radiance Ritual (75 min)
The extended version.
Includes everything in the Reset + a mineral mask and scalp massage for deeper release and skin support.
→ Best for: chronic tension, burnout, and full-body reset.

👄 The Buccal Reset (60 min)
Targeted, therapeutic jaw work including intra-oral massage.
Releases deeper muscles involved in clenching and TMJ patterns.
→ Best for: jaw pain, headaches, clenching/grinding.

If you’re unsure, start with NeuroCalm Reset or go straight to the Radiance Ritual for the most complete experience.

One of the most common comments we get is that these treatments create a pause for the mind, a space where the body truly exhales and reset begins.

What are you waiting for? THIS is what better truly feels like....

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05/07/2026

✨We are hiring!! ✨

If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position please send them this information. Resumes will be accepted until the end of May.

Thank you for your help!

-The Somata Team ⭐️

Somata Therapy in New Glasgow is looking for a part-time Operations and Billing Coordinator. You can find full details here: https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/job/operations-and-billing-coordinator/f37a0ea1-1f66-4c20-a670-2f791582181b