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Kristyn Helgeton, RMT

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Kristyn Helgeton, RMT

Professional, client-centred massage therapy with a focus on whole-person wellness.

05/01/2026

Doing some research on hypnotics with my new buddy Rúcach, or Rook in English.

The Irish pronunciation is a little sooty, which fits, since the rook is the ultimate liminal bird in Irish lore. They’re considered protectors of the land and guardians/ushers of the dead and are very socially complex; they’re known for “parliaments” or communal grieving, and they like to hang out around what herbalists have affectionately called the “wild edges” …the biodiverse transition places where lots of super resilient herbs grow.

I wasn’t sure where the name came from at first, Rook just popped in my head and I thought…Chess. Crows….Rookie, the new guy…
I went with it but after a little research, it feels far more meaningful than expected to have my new apothecary pal carry it.

So, here’s to floofy new fur friends, to full moons, and to all the creatures of our land inspiring creative and curious pathways to learning that we didn’t know we were looking for. 🌕🐈‍⬛🤍

04/04/2026

Herbal tea is embedded into the culture and diet of Peruvian people and here in the high Andes, not a single day has passed me by without at least a few cups of herbal goodness!

Most days it’s just herbs steeped directly in a cup of hot water but I’m in town today so it got a little fancy with an infusion blend of Coca leaf, Munã (Andean mint), Eucalyptus and Airampo.

Coca leaf amps up energy and focus, and helps manage high altitude. Munã is a wild mountain mint with refreshing, digestive, breath-supporting qualities, and in that way is another elevation ally. Eucalyptus, appreciated for its clearing and aromatic respiratory support and finally Airampo: a native Andean cactus fruit traditionally used for hydration and digestion.

Together, they create a blend that reminds me of the mountains themselves: sharp and cool with a green earthy base, and a distinct energy.

I love daily rituals and have so enjoyed connecting with the land and culture of the Andes in this way. Will miss my daily Coca and Munã dose, for sure!

03/03/2026

I’ve never really explained the name.

“Beneath our Hands”…
is study. is practice. is patience and passion.
is a desire to connect to the old ways.
is an essence unique to me; just as yours is unique to you.

Beneath these hands is where I find what I’m meant to create, and how I’ve learned to share it with you: through massage, herbcraft, and even writing.

These hands feel like a strange little portal, a way for me to tune in. Sometimes it feels like there really is something beneath them. I think that’s what I would call Spirit.

Tonight beneath these hands, roots become remedy in another batch of herbal tea, under a beautiful March moon. 🌕

02/08/2026

I’m not the kind of woman who believes every day has to be a good day. Every once in a while I tune out and stay cocooned in bed with the cat- sometimes a little sad, often a little worn down, and occasionally wishing for a slightly different reality. Don’t get me wrong: I’m not a victim of life by any means. I’m just a human, having a very human experience.

I don’t think it’s negative to feel sad.
I don’t think hard vibes or low vibes are bad vibes.
I don’t think the darkness is dangerous.
And I know that without decay, much of what grows wouldn’t exist at all.

So today (on a less-than-perfect day) I’m throwing it back to the mushroom forest sunrays, knowing I’ll return to that lighter space again eventually, and taking it all as it comes until then. 🤍🌀

02/01/2026

Daily obsession: Anti-inflammatory tea! 🫖

(Yes, I see the opportunity for a great play on words here but I’m playing it cool with good spelling, haha…)

This stuff tastes lovely and is packed with functional herbs: from the classic turmeric + black pepper combo for inflammation support, to burdock root for gentle flushing and detox support.

Warm, a little spicy, and so good with a drizzle of honey, it’s built to soothe, calm, and support the body from the inside out. Nature does it best. 🌿

01/14/2026

They say you shouldn’t talk about politics, religion, or death- which is hilarious because those are basically my favorite topics, haha. Add a soft spot for taboo conversations, and here we are! So in that spirit, today’s post is brought to you by yet another slightly uncomfortable subject: herpes! 🙃

Herpes is an extremely common virus and can show up in many forms including cold sores, shingles, and other uncomfortable rashes or sores. Estimates suggest that around 60–70% of people in Canada carry HSV-1, and roughly 15% carry HSV-2; as for shingles, if you’ve had chicken pox, you’re at risk.

Realistically, this is something most of us are affected by, directly or indirectly, so we should probably be talking about it…

The virus itself is generally harmless, but outbreaks can be really uncomfortable. After having the unfortunate experience of shingles a few times last winter, I started experimenting with making little balms for myself, and from there, these little guys were born. I call them Hush-1 and Hush-2.

These balms are made with herbs traditionally used for viral support and skin healing (with growing clinical research to support their use) especially lemon balm and heal-all. Hush-1 is designed for oral cold sores, and Hush-2 is for more sensitive outbreaks. They are gentle, discreet, smell like fresh citrus, and they’ll work well alongside other antiviral supports.

Questions? No need to stay hush- hush. 😏
DM me, I’m a person. 💚🌿

01/08/2026

No doubt that we’re having a Prairie Winter here this year, and that’s just what Prairie Hands Barrier Balm is for.

This rich, smooth, spicy-sweet stuff was formulated specifically for those of us who work with our hands and wash a lot: barbers, blue collar folks, gardeners, tattooers, and of course- my kindred RMT’s. Infused with plantain, heal all, and comfrey, it works on chapped, cracked hands along with wind-burnt or weather-burnt skin. 🙌🏻

I use mine all day, every day (because it smells awesome and I have an endless supply, haha) but even a once-a-day application before bed will do the trick.

Wanna try it out? Get at me…I’m a person! 💚🌿

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice 🖤🤍

On the shortest day of the year, I want to pause and thank all of you for being part of my little business journey. Many of you have been loyal clients and friends for 15+ years, and some of you are brand-new connections I’m so grateful to be making. Without you guys Metta Massage & Apothecary simply wouldn’t exist. 🦉🪷

So thank you! …for the trust, the encouragement, and all the love along the way. Sending it back to each of you this chilly Winter Day and looking forward to getting my hands (and herbs) on you again in the New Year! ❄️

12/17/2025

It low level broke my heart to put lids on these Body Butters, but at least there’s a photo to memorialize their cute little whipped tops, haha. 🌀

One thing that sets the products I’m making here apart is the herbal element. With skincare and topicals, the oils are always slow infused with plants before batching, so beneath the surface there’s subtle plant energy quietly doing its work.

This rich winter body butter is infused with local calendula and rosehips: both classic skincare allies that are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and collagen-supportive. The calendula came straight from my own garden, and the rosehips were ethically foraged by my very cool friend (go give her a creep, she’s doing neat stuff!)

Sweet, forest-grounded and gently spiced, this is a deeply nourishing winter skin quencher. I’ve got three left on the shelf; holler if you need one! 🤍❄️

12/13/2025

It’s cold tonight and so very snowy, and central Alberta is full of different ideas about this!

There was a time where I’d have given almost anything to dodge winter, but as time passed, I came to understand that every season has a message. Winter’s message is: slow down, turn inwards, curl up and tell stories. Enjoy the fire (or furnace 😉) and find time with yourself…maybe even pour a bath!

So many of us don’t get much time to ourselves, but this season is a gift; a reminder to stay home and get cozy. You don’t owe the commercial industry anything; you can chill my friends!

My cute little bath salt tubes can help you with that lesson. They smell awesome and bathing with the herbs is so healing. And if you’re a person who doesn’t have time to clean the tub? No probelmo. I’ve got little baggies for ya.

So take a deep breathe out.
The season of rest is here.
Nature’s got your back. 💛

12/07/2025

Tis the season for Immune Support, Throat Spray and Cough Syrups- a little care goes a long way at this time of the year!

⚕️Immunis Tincture- a traditional alcohol extraction for short term, acute immune support

❄️ Throat Spray- a sweet and cool dual extract to help gently soothe through the day (a personal fave)

🍯 Cough syrups- honey and glycerine syrups infused with herbs known clinically and traditionally for cough relief; one to soothe in the evening, one to help you expectorate/cough it out by day

12/01/2025

Add a little local love to your stockings this year!
Balms and salves, scents and syrups, tinctures and teas…. handmade, herb infused, natural.

Good medicine for good people ❤️💚

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