Village Spa & Wellness Studio

10/21/2026

Wellness Wednesday at Village Spa & Wellness 🌿

Take a moment. Let your shoulders soften.

We’re halfway through the week, and your body may be holding a little more than you realize. Tension has a way of settling in quietly: in your neck, your jaw, your lower back.

Try this gentle reset, right where you are:

🍃 Let your shoulders melt away from your ears
🍃 Slowly tilt your head from side to side, breathing into the stretch
🍃 Inhale for four counts, exhale for six, and repeat three times

Your body does so much for you. Today, it’s okay to give a little back.

If you’re craving deeper rest, I’d love to welcome you in. Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter.

Book your restorative massage with me today. 🤍
802-353-8043–text

How are you caring for yourself this Wednesday? I’d love to hear.

10/19/2026

🍂 Why does your body feel tighter when the weather gets colder?

As temperatures drop, we often move a little less and tense our muscles without realizing it—hunching our shoulders, tightening our neck, and bracing against the chill. Over time, that can leave the body feeling stiff, sore, and less flexible.

A few simple things can help:

* Keep your body moving with gentle stretching or short walks.
* Use a warm shower, heating pad, or cozy layers to help muscles relax.
* Continue drinking plenty of water, even when it isn’t hot outside.
* Consider regular massage or bodywork to address tension before it builds.

If your body feels like it is bracing for winter, a little warmth and movement can help it soften. 🍁

Appointments are available in both Brandon and Rutland. Reach out to schedule your time.

10/18/2026

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10/18/2026

🌿✨ We Have Some Exciting News to Share! ✨🌿

My sister and I have started a new little business together, and we are so excited to share it with you!

We’ve been busy creating a collection of handcrafted, naturally inspired home and body products made with thoughtfully selected ingredients and essential oils.

Our goal is simple: to offer beautiful, affordable alternatives to conventional products while helping you create a cleaner, more natural home. 💚

🌿 What we’re currently offering:

* Handcrafted candles 🕯️
* Luxurious body scrubs
* All-purpose household cleaners
* Hand soaps
* Refreshing face and body mists

🌸 Coming over the next few months:

* Fabric softeners
* Dish soaps
* Nourishing face oils
* And more as we continue creating!

We are especially mindful of the ingredients we use, with a focus on reducing unnecessary chemicals and creating products for households with children and pets.

🎁 Gift Giving Made Easy!

We’ll also be offering beautiful gift baskets and made-to-order gift bags, perfect for birthdays, holidays, hostess gifts, thank-you gifts, or simply treating someone special!

✨ We already have products in stock, and we’ll be introducing new creations throughout the coming months.

This is a fun new adventure for the two of us, and we’re excited to see where it takes us!

Thank you for supporting our small, family-owned business. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been making!

10/12/2026

This weekend was an emotional roller coaster—highs and lows, all of it. But I kept showing up, did what needed doing, step by step. Tired, tender, but still standing. That counts.

If you’re riding your own waves right now, be gentle with yourself. Showing up matters.

📸:Amy Norton

10/11/2026

I’m curious what are your tips for better health? Mine is below ⬇️

10/10/2026

Clients… This is for you, 💛 🧡

Your body often knows you’re struggling before you say, “I’m struggling.”

Sometimes it’s the headache that keeps coming back. The exhaustion that makes no sense. The tight chest on Sunday evening. The stomach that turns before a difficult conversation. The jaw you didn’t notice you were clenching. The sudden urge to cry when someone simply asks, “Are you okay?”

We can become so used to pushing through that we stop noticing how much our body is carrying.

And sometimes we treat those signals as something to fight:

Why am I so tired? Why can’t I relax? Why does my heart keep racing? Why do I feel like this?

But your body isn’t always the problem. Sometimes it’s giving you information.

Maybe you’ve been holding things together for too long.
Maybe something doesn’t feel safe.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed.
Maybe you need a boundary, a conversation, support or simply some rest.

You don’t need to analyse every sensation or assume it has an emotional cause. But it can help to get curious about the patterns that keep showing up.

Instead of only asking, “What’s wrong with me?” try asking, “What might my body be trying to tell me?”

Sometimes that question changes everything. 💜

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10/05/2026

Heather has openings for massage, energy work, foot reflexology in both the Rutland and Brandon locations. Please feel free to share with others and don’t forget to schedule your own appointment for October. 🍁🎃🍂

10/05/2026

What exactly is a “muscle knot”?

You know that spot—the one in your shoulder, neck, or back that feels tight, tender, and like it just won’t let go.

What we commonly call a muscle knot is an area of muscle and surrounding tissue that has become tense and sensitive. Stress, repetitive movement, posture, overuse, or simply holding tension in the body can all contribute.

And this is something I work with every day in my practice.

Massage isn’t necessarily about trying to “dig out” a knot. Sometimes the body responds better when we slow things down—warming the tissue, increasing circulation, working gradually into areas of tension, and giving the nervous system an opportunity to settle.

That’s why my sessions aren’t one-size-fits-all. I pay attention to what your body is telling me and adjust the work accordingly.

Sometimes that stubborn “knot” doesn’t need more force.

It needs the right kind of attention. 💆‍♀️

Therapeutic Massage • Reflexology • Energy Work

10/03/2026

🕯️ Are you burning the candle at both ends?

Early mornings, late nights, taking care of everyone, and squeezing yourself into whatever time is left—it can become a habit before you realize how exhausted you feel.

When your days demand more than you have time to replenish, wellness can slip to the bottom of the list. Even rest can feel like one more thing you have to earn.

You deserve care before you reach burnout.

This weekend, give yourself permission to slow down. Leave something on the list. Ask for help. Eat without multitasking. Make room for sleep, fresh air, or a quiet moment with no demands.

Massage can be a welcome pause, too—a little time dedicated to your comfort and care.

Protect your energy. Your candle deserves to keep glowing. 💛