The Sweet Sage

06/14/2026

First time paddle boarding and immediately understood why people keep disappearing to the water all summer.
Consider this the beginning of my Middle Tennessee waterway research era.

06/14/2026

Deep work does not have to feel like a wrestling match.

Somatic Fascia Flow is where rhythm, myofascial work, and responsive pacing come together so the body has time to actually respond.

For massage therapists who want their work to feel more connected, effective, and a whole lot less forced.
Upcoming class dates are listed at the link in bio

06/12/2026

A lot of intuition, a healthy dose of skill and experience, and just enough “rolling with the flow” energy.
That’s how we do bodywork around here.

06/12/2026

Had a deeply restorative Reiki-infused Thai massage with Athenia at Aligned Wellness today, and it was exactly what I needed.
Feeling extra grateful for all the bodyworkers doing incredible work here in the Cookeville area.
If you’ve been curious about Thai massage, go see Athenia.

06/12/2026

The Sweet Sage was nominated for the Herald-Citizen Readers’ Choice Awards, and my incredible spa mate Bloom Advanced Sugar and Skin was nominated too!!!
I’m truly grateful. I always feel like a winner regardless of who wins, because getting to do this work and care for this community is already such a gift.
Huge thank you to those that nominated The Sweet Sage.
Voting is open now through July 5. If you feel inclined, go vote for your favorite Cookeville area businesses and show them some love! ❤️ ✨

https://www.herald-citizen.com/readers_choice

06/11/2026

This is one of those stretches I recommend constantly because almost everyone can find a version that works for their body.

Legs up the wall or one leg through the doorway.
Low back.
Hips.
Hamstrings.
Tired legs.
Circulation.
Nervous system.

Simple, accessible, and wildly underrated.

Your body does not always need more effort.
Sometimes it needs an invitation to let go.

06/10/2026

People ask how I’m doing all the things and maintain my sanity.

Motherhood, friendships, my practice, clients I care deeply about, my own wellness, and traveling to teach.
And honestly?

I do not have my ducks in a row.
I didn’t even know ducks were an option, so we work with what we have. Ignoring the big “duck rows “ propaganda.
I’m so thankful for that sassy pigeon.

We don’t line up around here.
We square up.
We wing it.
And somehow, we wing it pretty darn well.

Messy, full-hearted, deeply grateful, and still showing up for the life we’re building

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Being a small business owner means you have 8,000,001 chores outside of the actual “job”…
but then I remember this is the life I dreamed of, worked for, built with my own two hands, and get to keep choosing.
So we vacuum. We dance. We have a good day.

06/09/2026

Tiny turtle in a big world.
Zero urgency.
Absolutely the mood for today.