12/03/2025
๐ News and Updates, Dear Ones! Thanks in advance for reading this. It's *lengthy* because the updates (and asks for support ๐) are many! ๐
A month of transition and transformation is ahead, and the very human part of me is trying not to freak out - while honestly giving myself grace to freak out a little bit / a lot - and just listen to what my body and brain and spirit are saying. ๐ตโ๐ซ๐ซฃ๐๐
I hear it from you all, too - things are busy / crazy / hard / shifting / just A LOT. There is grief and joy, fear and hope, aches and ease.
The world right now can be and feel incredibly stressful, heartbreaking, overwhelming, and challenging... which truly is why I continue to do this work. Community and care help. Little actions and reminders that we're doing our best and are here to support each other - those things keep us going. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน So before the news and updates, here are my gentle reminders for myself and for each of you:
May we all find some gentleness, strength, courage, peace, and whatever else we may need to move like water, to fuel our fire, to do our best each day and in each moment.
That might mean we let ourselves breathe, rage, rest, move, sing, yell, cry, seek, solve, eat, explore, sleep, hydrate, get a massage, do some yoga, watch a movie, snuggle the fur babies, call a friend, show compassion... just BE for a moment. And then, keep going. Use these forms of self care as fuel, because there's good work ahead to be done.
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So - taking a couple good breaths - here's what I'm up to this month as we prepare for a new year together โคต๏ธ
๐ Creating a new collection of self care (and community care) goodies inspired by WICKED and WICKED FOR GOOD. I've been dreaming of these for months, but some ingredients and supplies are still learning how to fly, so when they land I'll be sharing updates! If you and a loved one LOVE Wicked, please consider getting these as gifts for yourself and your besties! โจ๐๐ฉท๐คโจ
๐ Scheduling our LAST sessions for 2025 and in our current therapy space in downtown Belleville! I have a handful of times available in Belleville before Dec. 18th and would really love to see you before January!
๐ MOVING!!!! We will be meeting in a NEW therapy space with new offerings in 2026 (more to be announced once I have a lease signed ~ hopefully very, very soon!!)
Since I learned our current space wouldn't be available next year, this has honestly been the biggest reason I've lost sleep lately - it can feel unsettling and scary to move! All the "what ifs" can be overwhelming... but I'm trying to take my own advice, breathe, get grounded, and also ask myself: "WHAT IF IT'S BETTER THAN I COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE?"
I think we found the right space in the A2/Ypsi area - accessible, warm, quiet, inclusive, centrally located, easy free parking, and has space to do some really great work! AND, it can only thrive because of support from you (and every person you refer my way!) ๐๐๐๐).
๐ Leaning into the work. Your Massage and Bodywork sessions remind me WHY I do this.
It's amazing what magic can happen when we listen to the body and its energy, what it's saying, and how we can witness and invite change. Helping you feel more grounded, supported, and well cared for helps my sensitive heart feel that, too. And, it kinda validates the 100s of thousands of dollars ๐ฅด๐ซ invested into my education, degrees, certificates, experience, and ongoing learning about ourselves and our bodies.
THANK YOU for being my teachers.
๐ Attempting some website updates. Do you want to see online scheduling next year? What else would help you support this dream of mine and the work we do?
๐ Crafting some client gifts and any custom requests. Please tell me what I can create for you now and in 2026! Whether it's aromatherapy, soothing balms, full gift baskets or special event favors/guest gifts, individual and large group requests are welcome!
๐ Sending self care packages
๐ Reflecting on milestones like my birthday last month, and sending thanks for your love, support, care, and celebration
๐ Spending some quality time with my husband and our sweet Lucci the poochie
๐ Writing letters, calling offices, signing petitions, supplying food pantries, donating to clothes closets and generally just trying to be a good neighbor
๐ Workshop planning for online and in person offerings โจ๐ฅโจ What would you like to learn / practice / discover / share in a small group setting next year?
๐ Enjoying and popping-up at a few local events!
โ๏ธThis week find me with handcrafted goodies inside Crafted Beanery on Main Street in Belleville Thursday Dec. 4th from 5-9pm during Winterfest!
โ๏ธSaturday, Dec 6th from 2-4pm in downtown Ypsi I'll be sharing bodywork and some favorite self care creations during a sound bath, aromatherapy, and wellness event curated by the Inner Goddess Collective. Tickets are $25 and still available!
โ๏ธSave the date for Thursday, Dec. 18th! I'll be back at Garden Fantasy on Main from 5-8pm sharing gifts and chair massage.
โ๏ธOther events TBA - watch stories for updates!
๐ Offering gift certificates to be redeemed at our new therapy space, along with e-gift cards for sessions or handcrafted and custom products. If you don't live in SE Michigan or can't meet up locally before the holidays, but want to show some love, the e-gift cards could be great options to send yourself or a loved one!
๐ Reminding myself and inviting us all to remember that self care is community care and community care is self care. These are a mutual, reciprocal, and much needed medicine for us and our world today. I am SO GRATEFUL to be a part of this with you.
โจ๐โจ Thank you for sharing your love and support, and for letting me be here for you - this month and in the year ahead! โจ๐โจ
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Ways to help through this transition:
โก๏ธ If you've been a client or have enjoyed any handcrafted products I've made, please comment here and leave a review here or on Google! โญโญโญโญโญ Better yet, tell a friend or neighbor. Give them my number and please encourage them to reach out.
โก๏ธ Let's schedule your session! Pain, trauma, grief, stress, joy... just show up, Dear Human. You know I'm here for all of it. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน๐๐๐โจ๐
โก๏ธ Stop by the "Gift and Go!" station while it's still set up!!
Choose your favorite balms, aromatherapy, ready-to-go gift baskets, and enjoy the included gift bags, tags, stickers and more.
It's a "scan to pay" honor system (pay via Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp), so you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't want to.
You can stop by anytime during studio hours (Tues - Sat, 10-7) at 224 E. Columbia Ave., Belleville MI 48111. Find the sjowellness table and window to the right as you walk in the lobby. ๐ง๐โจ๐ I had *one* visitor on Small Business Saturday and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that one person stopping by!
โก๏ธ Plan to purchase something special from the forthcoming Wickedly Good Wellness collection ๐ฉท๐๐ค, stop by the "Gift and Go", visit me during a pop-up, ask to meet locally for a gift certificate, or get/send an e-gift card!
โก๏ธ Share your encouragement. Tell me what you'd love to see. Help me share and shape this next chapter.๐๐คฒ Having a small business / being a sole practitioner is beautiful and hard and awful and wonderful. You help me to stay sane and you make this journey something special. ๐
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๐๐๐ With Care and the deepest, most expansive Gratitude,
Stephanie
Together, this transition could be really, really good. I'm cheering for us and for what's ahead! ๐
TL;DR
(TOO LONG; DIDN'T READ):
Life is crazy and nuts and wonderful.
Please share your support!
New office coming soon!
Buy wicked gifts and other good stuff.
Send a gift card!
Schedule a session!
Leave a review!
Tell a friend!
Please help me grow here.
I love you and I'm so grateful for you!
Questions? Requests? Please reach out! Text or call is welcome at 605-314-5531. Let's chat soon.
With Love and Care,
Stephanie
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