Thrive Holistic Healing

08/31/2026

What if we stopped making weight loss the goal of our life?

Why do we care so much about losing weight?

Why have we been taught to place so much of our value as women on how much we weigh, what size we wear, and what our bodies look like?

And why do we keep telling ourselves, “When I lose the weight, then I’ll be happy?”

What if we got happy first?

Because the truth is, being thinner doesn’t guarantee happiness.

What if, instead, we embraced our bodies through all of their shapes, sizes, seasons, and changes?

As women, our bodies are constantly changing—hormonally and beyond. And yet we’re often made to feel like every change is something we need to “fix.”

I’m starting to believe there is another way.

What if we focused less on diets and more on well-being?

On nourishing ourselves with whole, nourishing foods.
On getting stronger.
On moving our bodies because it feels good.
On asking ourselves: Am I actually hungry? Am I full? What does my body need right now?

That’s where intuitive eating comes in for me.

And meditation has helped me reconnect with that intuition in a profound way.

I’ve been meditating for 17 years in the Vedic tradition, and even though I still fall into the trap of dieting and longing for the thinner version of myself I used to be, meditation continually brings me back to my body.😴

It helps me slow down. Listen. Get grounded.🦋

And when I’m truly connected to myself, I don’t need to constantly look at a nutrition book or follow the latest diet to tell me what I should eat. I can begin to listen to what my own body is asking for.🍃

Maybe the goal isn’t to get back to the body we had 10, 20, or 30 years ago.🙏

Maybe the goal is to be present in the body we have now to have gratitude to it for carrying you. 🙏🤗
Maybe happiness is something we can cultivate right now.

For me, what matters more now is being strong, empowered, and healthy so I can live my best life moving forward.
Which includes kickboxing of course 🥊
I am so grateful for my dear friend Meghan’s recent visit and we had such a blast. Give her a follow at…

Meg Reynolds

08/25/2026

✨ How I Found My Way to Holistic Wellness ✨

My path to becoming a massage therapist wasn’t exactly a straight one—but looking back, every step led me here. 🦋

• At just 15 years old, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. I was drawn to caring for people, helping others, and being part of their healing.

• After one year of nursing school, I realized that traditional nursing wasn’t the path for me. But the desire to help and care for others never went away.

• I followed another passion and went to Cosmetology school in 1996 eventually becoming a hairstylist and spending 20 years building relationships with people and helping them feel confident and cared for.

• In 2007, I added massage therapy to my work. What started as an additional skill slowly became something much deeper.

• As the years went on, I found myself becoming increasingly drawn toward meditation, healing, wellness, energy work, and a more holistic way of caring for the whole person.

• My journey eventually led me to Reiki, which became an important part of how I approach my work. I believe that healing isn’t only about what we can physically feel—it can also be about creating space to release, restore, and reconnect with ourselves.

• Over time, I felt a strong pull to leave hairstyling behind and dedicate myself completely to holistic wellness and healing.

Today, my work is about so much more than massage. It’s about creating a space where you can slow down, breathe, release tension, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself.

I’ve learned that sometimes our path doesn’t make sense while we’re walking it. Looking back, I can see that every chapter—from wanting to be a nurse at 15, to cosmetology, to massage, to Reiki and holistic wellness—was guiding me toward the work I was meant to do.

I feel like I’ve come full circle. That 15-year-old girl who wanted to help people heal is still here—and she finally found the path that feels right. 🤍

Today, I feel incredibly grateful to create experiences that support the body, mind, and spirit and to hold space for people in a way that feels nurturing, intuitive, and deeply restorative.

This is the work I was always meant to find. 🌿✨

08/21/2026

When I integrate Reiki into a massage, I’m not just working on muscles and tension. I’m creating space for the entire nervous system to soften, settle, and let go.🍃💤😴

08/18/2026

I’m excited to share that my Signature Reiki Massage has evolved into something even more intentional and restorative…
🪷blending therapeutic massage with intention and flow

🌻reiki energy healing to balance your energy and support deep relaxation

🦋botanical oils and healing balms to nourish your body and senses

🍃deep rest and reset-leave feeling calmer and lighter

08/18/2026

I am so grateful to all of my clients who allow me to do what I love every single day! 🌻🪷🥰

08/09/2026

Have you tried the Inner Glow facial yet?
A deeply relaxing facial designed to nourish the skin while inviting your whole body to slow down and restore.
This treatment combines the benefits of a luxurious holistic facial with the gentle, calming energy of Reiki. As your skin is cleansed, exfoliated, and nourished with high-quality botanical products, Reiki is incorporated throughout the treatment to create a peaceful, restorative experience.🪷💗🧖🏻‍♀️

07/28/2026

07/19/2026

My Holistic Therapeutic massage is a Nervous System Calming Bespoke Massage and is a sacred, personalized experience that honors the innate wisdom of your body. Through intuitive touch, compassionate presence, and a deeply calming environment, I create a space where your nervous system can soften, your mind can become still, and your body can remember what it feels like to rest.

I don’t believe I heal or fix people. You are not broken.

I simply hold space, listen deeply, and support the conditions in which your own body, mind, and spirit can do what they are naturally designed to do: move toward balance, wholeness, and healing.

07/08/2026

Why castor oil?
Castor oil benefits have been recognized across centuries in skincare and wellness. Today it is a staple in many health routines thanks to its unique composition.
Key benefits of castor oil..
🌻Anti-inflammatory compounds to calm the body

🌿Deeply moisturizing for skin hydration

🍃Supports lymphatic flow and aids in detoxification

🪷May assist with bloating and digestive support

🪻Encourages a sense of deep relaxation when used in massage rituals

When used topically on the abdomen, castor oil becomes a gentle and non invasive way to support your body’s natural detox processes without hard diets or cleansing

I offer this as an add-on and it’s also part of my menopause support massage and lymphatic drainage and body treatment fusion!