09/03/2026
Important updates regarding your future appointments!
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share an important update with you. As some of you may be aware I’ve been waiting for a surgical date. I officially have my surgery date scheduled for November 4th, and I will be taking a medical leave from my massage practice beginning October 31st.
First and foremost, I’m okay! This is not something sudden or unexpected. I’ll be having endometriosis excision surgery along with a hysterectomy, which is something I’ve needed to have done for a long time. I’m finally at a place where I have the ability and opportunity to take care of it, and I’m very grateful to be able to move forward with it with someone highly skilled to do the job.
Because of the extent of the surgery and the physical nature of my work, my expected minimum recovery is around 8 weeks, although realistically I am preparing for closer to 12 weeks before returning to massage. I want to give my body the time it needs to fully heal rather than rush back, so I won’t be setting a firm return date just yet. I’ll keep everyone updated as my recovery progresses.
For those of you hoping to see me before I go out, October is already almost completely booked, so please don’t wait to schedule if you’d like an appointment before my leave. My last day seeing clients will be October 30th.
While I’m out, Lourdes will still be here and seeing clients as usual. Depending on demand and her availability, she may also be able to extend some of her hours while I’m recovering, so there will still be opportunities to receive massage right here at Real Relief.
I know some of you have very specific schedules, preferences, or treatment needs, so I’ll also have a few additional options for massage and bodywork during my leave. If Lourdes’ availability doesn’t work for you or you’d like another option, just let me know.
Linda Kass is a phenomenal practitioner in the same building and I have a few other colleagues. I’m happy to help connect you with someone I trust and who I think would be a good fit for you.
While I’m away from hands-on work, please be sure to follow the Real Relief Wellness Facebook and Instagram pages. I’ll use those pages to share updates about my recovery and eventual return to massage, as well as anything else happening at Real Relief.
Depending on how I’m feeling during recovery, you may even see some breathwork classes or other offerings pop up before I’m ready to return to massage. While my body may need a break from hands-on work, I’m hoping there may still be ways for us to connect along the way.
I’m incredibly grateful for your understanding and support while I take this time for myself. Many of you have been with me for years and have followed along through quite a bit of this journey, so it feels especially meaningful to finally be able to take this step for my health.
For now, I’ll be here through October 30th, and then it’s officially my turn to be the one receiving some care for a while. ❤️
With love and gratitude,
Jenn
Real Relief Wellness
