Mind & Body Oasis Dawn Ermert , LMT

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

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01/22/2026

Healing doesn’t mean we stop getting triggered. It means we learn how to meet those moments with curiosity instead of shame, compassion instead of force. Every trigger becomes a doorway into understanding ourselves more deeply.
When we listen to the body and tend to the parts that rise up, we don’t just heal old wounds we create more space for healing, connection, and wholeness in the present.
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01/21/2026

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01/20/2026

Have you ever been in the middle of a massage and your stomach suddenly starts gurgling?
A lot of people get embarrassed by that, but it’s actually a really good sound to hear.
It means your nervous system is shifting. Your body is moving out of sympathetic (that fight-or-flight state) and into parasympathetic, (the place of rest and digest)
When the body feels safe enough, it stops bracing and starts restoring. Digestion turns back on, the breath deepens, and the whole system softens.
Those sounds are just your body doing what it’s designed to do when it finally gets a chance to relax. 💚

01/15/2026

Lately, I’ve noticed a beautiful pattern among the people around me friends, clients, and even myself. There’s a lot of letting go happening. Old habits, old beliefs, old situations that no longer serve us are being released, making space for something bigger, something more aligned with who we truly are.
If you follow the Chinese zodiac, this actually makes a lot of sense. Last year was the Year of the Snake, a year about shedding and just like a snake sheds its skin. It was a time for introspection, releasing what no longer fits, and preparing for the next stage of growth. Well, this year is the Year of the Horse, and the energy is very different. Horses are about freedom, movement, and taking bold action. This is a year to embrace those big dreams, to move forward with courage, and to take leaps that maybe felt too risky before. The energy is ripe for stepping into your power and chasing the life you’ve been imagining.
So if you’re feeling a nudge to make a change, start something new, or step into a dream you’ve been holding back on trust it. The timing is perfect. What was released last year is creating the space this year for growth, adventure, and possibility. 💚

01/14/2026

Our bodies carry stories, emotions, and memories tucked beneath the surface all things our minds may have forgotten, but our bodies have not. Somatic Integration allows us to listen and honor each part of ourselves, whether it holds wisdom, protection, or pain. In this gentle connection, we find the path to self-love, compassion, and deep healing.
Listening to your body isn’t just about easing tension it’s about truly meeting yourself. Are you ready to discover what your body has been trying to tell you? I’ll be here to guide you every step of the way. 💚

01/13/2026

Growth can be uncomfortable because it asks us to look within, acknowledge what we’re clinging to, and have the courage to let it go. As we enter a new season of our lives, let’s reflect on what we’re ready to release, making space for transformation and fulfillment. 💚

01/12/2026

DID YOU KNOW??
The trigeminal nerve is the largest cranial nerve and is responsible for most of the sensation in the face. It’s constantly sending information to the brain about touch, pressure, and temperature which means it plays a big role in how the body interprets safety. The trigeminal nerve also has direct connections to brain areas involved in emotional processing and stress response so when the face receives slow, gentle, attuned touch, it doesn’t just relax muscles it can calm the brain itself. That’s why in moments of stress, many people instinctively touch their face, rub their temples, hold their jaw, or rest their chin in their hands. The body is self-soothing before the mind even realizes it.That’s also why face massage can feel emotional for some people. When the nervous system shifts out of protection mode, it allows emotions or sensations that have been quietly held to surface and soften without force.