The Wellness Path at NCK Bellingham

The Wellness Path at NCK Bellingham The Wellness Path was established in 2020 by Mindy Ruddock. Welcome to The Wellness Path.

I’m Mindy Ruddock—licensed massage therapist, movement specialist, wellness coach, and the heart behind this space for healing and empowerment. With a background in dance, martial arts, and holistic wellness, I created The Wellness Path as a way to help women reconnect with their bodies and their inner strength. This isn’t just about massage therapy or fitness—though you’ll find both here—it’s about supporting the full journey of mind, body, and energy. Through massage, energy work, mindful movement, and personalized care, I help women release tension, build resilience, and feel more at home in their bodies. Whether you're here for deep healing, gentle restoration, or a guided path toward strength, you're in the right place. Located in Bellingham, Massachusetts, The Wellness Path offers sessions, classes, and community support designed to meet you where you are—while encouraging you to grow into where you want to be.

09/05/2025

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✨ Schedule Update! ✨We’re excited to share that our Monday Women’s Fitness class is shifting into a Yoga class 🌿📅 Beginn...
09/02/2025

✨ Schedule Update! ✨

We’re excited to share that our Monday Women’s Fitness class is shifting into a Yoga class 🌿

📅 Beginning September 8th
🕕 Mondays at 6:15 PM
📍 Blue Dojo at NCK Bellingham

This won’t be the same as our Wednesday class — each night offers a different flow and focus, giving you two unique opportunities to move, breathe, and reset each week.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, Monday evenings will be your time to slow down, stretch, and start the week with intention.

We can’t wait to see you on the mat! 💫bellingham
NCK Bellingham

Mama, we’ve got this.Back to school isn’t just about them. It’s about us too. Every stage they move through changes who ...
08/26/2025

Mama, we’ve got this.

Back to school isn’t just about them. It’s about us too. Every stage they move through changes who we are. The late nights, the early mornings, the tough conversations, the quiet hugs, the laughter, the tears… all of it shapes us.

This year I am in the middle of it with a senior in high school and a freshman in college. Two milestones that stretch my heart in opposite directions. I am celebrating their independence and growth while also feeling the weight of time moving faster than I want.

Be proud of the person you are because of them. The resilience, the patience, the strength, the softness. We grow right alongside our kids.

So whether it’s preschool, high school, or the leap into college, remember this. You’ve done more than raise them. You’ve grown too.

Mama, we’ve got this.

Mama, we’ve got this. Back to school season is full of emotions. Maybe it’s the first day of kindergarten, another year ...
08/25/2025

Mama, we’ve got this.

Back to school season is full of emotions. Maybe it’s the first day of kindergarten, another year of middle or high school, or that giant leap of moving your child into college. Each stage carries its own mix of excitement, nerves, and those tug-at-the-heart goodbyes.

I’m in the middle of it too. This year I have a senior in high school and a freshman in college. My heart feels the weight of both ends of the spectrum—celebrating big milestones, navigating the daily routines, and learning to let go a little more each day.

It’s not always easy. Our kids feel it, and so do we. Sometimes it’s in the small things—the hurried mornings, the backpacks too heavy, or the silence in a room that used to be full of their laughter. And sometimes it’s in the big shifts—the transitions that remind us how quickly time is moving.

But mama, you are not alone. Every year we find our rhythm again. Every year we watch them grow into new versions of themselves. And every year we realize just how much strength, love, and presence we already carry.

Take a deep breath. Trust the roots you’ve given them. Know that the love you’ve poured in continues to guide them, even when you can’t hold their hand.

We’ve got this. Together.











At The Wellness Path, tea is part of the ritual. After massage, I love to share a cup of The Wellness Path Blend, a mome...
08/23/2025

At The Wellness Path, tea is part of the ritual. After massage, I love to share a cup of The Wellness Path Blend, a moment for you to pause before stepping back into the world, just as I do in my own practice.

This blend was created with intention:
🌿 Nettle to nourish and restore
🌿 Oatstraw to gently calm the nervous system
🌿 Hibiscus to uplift the heart and ground emotions

These are only a few of the herbs woven into this blend, each chosen with care to extend the healing of the table into the rest of your day.

For me, tea has always been a grounding ritual, and it feels special to share that same moment of warmth and presence with you.

Sip slowly. Let the warmth settle. This is your moment.

The week-before-school energy is here. The shift in the air, the lists piling up, the “one more week” countdown—it’s a l...
08/22/2025

The week-before-school energy is here. The shift in the air, the lists piling up, the “one more week” countdown—it’s a lot.

Before the schedules fill and the car lines begin, give yourself a pause. One breath, one class, one session can reset more than you think. A quiet yoga night, a walk under the late-summer sky, or a reset massage can shift everything in your body and your mind.

This is your reminder: you don’t need to wait until things slow down (because they won’t). You get to create the pause.

If your body is asking for care—or your spirit is craving a little grounding—I’ve got you. Reach out to book your time and start this season steady, rooted, and ready.

Ready to stop guessing about your wellness, your body, and your energy—and actually get the support you deserve?I’m not ...
08/19/2025

Ready to stop guessing about your wellness, your body, and your energy—and actually get the support you deserve?

I’m not here to offer quick fixes or cookie-cutter advice. I’m here to help you find the connection between strength, healing, and self-care that actually lasts.

Whether it’s through bodywork, movement, or coaching, I guide you back into your body so you can feel grounded, resilient, and truly empowered in your own skin.

If you’ve been looking for that person who gets it—who blends science, energy, and real-life support—
👉 That’s me. And I’d love to walk this path with you.

Are you ready to begin? Let’s talk.

No morning classes this year, but the evenings at The Wellness Path and NCK Bellingham are full of movement, strength, a...
08/17/2025

No morning classes this year, but the evenings at The Wellness Path and NCK Bellingham are full of movement, strength, and grounding. Each night offers something a little different—so you can find exactly what your body and mind need.

✨ Monday 6:15 PM – Women’s Fitness (The Wellness Path)
Think dance class meets pilates meets weights. Music, movement, and strength rolled into one. You’ll sweat, flow, and leave feeling powerful.

✨ Wednesday 6:15 PM – Slow Flow Yoga (The Wellness Path)
Yoga meets meditation meets an adult-sized timeout. Gentle, grounding, and the perfect midweek reset.

✨ Tuesday & Thursday 5:15–5:45 PM – Fitness Boxing with Steve (NCK Bellingham)
Workout meets hitting things meets fun. Thirty minutes that pack a punch—quick, powerful, and the best kind of stress relief.

Evenings in our community aren’t just about working out—they’re about finding your strength, your pause, your release. Whether you’re here for movement, mindfulness, or punching it out on the bags, there’s a place for you.

🌿 Saturdays at The Wellness Path 🌿Saturdays here are officially booked solid into October. I’m so grateful for everyone ...
08/16/2025

🌿 Saturdays at The Wellness Path 🌿

Saturdays here are officially booked solid into October. I’m so grateful for everyone who continues to make this space part of their wellness path.

If you’ve been thinking about booking a session, now’s the time to look ahead and reserve your spot. Weekends fill quickly — and I’d love to see you on the schedule this fall.

Today is World Relaxation Day, a reminder to pause, breathe, and create space for calm.On my shelf today, Green Fluorite...
08/15/2025

Today is World Relaxation Day, a reminder to pause, breathe, and create space for calm.

On my shelf today, Green Fluorite clears mental clutter and restores focus. Clear Quartz amplifies peaceful energy and clarity. Lapis Lazuli invites truth, wisdom, and deep inner calm. A Clear Quartz Pyramid focuses and uplifts intention. Garnet grounds and restores vitality.

Whether it’s a quiet moment with your favorite crystals, a deep breath, or simply letting the day slow down, give yourself permission to rest. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you.

"The Strength Between the Steps"The room was quiet except for the steady beat in her headphones, her own private soundtr...
08/11/2025

"The Strength Between the Steps"

The room was quiet except for the steady beat in her headphones, her own private soundtrack to transformation.

At the barre, she moved with intention. Each rise to her toes, each lift of her leg wasn’t just a physical act. It was a quiet declaration: I am here. I am doing this. I am stronger than I was yesterday.

The block between her thighs wasn’t resistance. It was a reminder. A reminder that discipline is built in the smallest squeezes, the tiny holds, the moments when the body says “enough” and the mind answers, “one more breath.”

She shifted to the step, legs burning in the best way. These movements weren’t about shrinking or chasing an impossible version of herself. They were about building muscle, stability, and trust.

Every repetition whispered the truth she already knew. Strength isn’t loud, but it’s unshakable. It’s in the balance she holds when life tilts. It’s in the lift of her chin when the work gets heavy. It’s in the way she keeps showing up, even on the days that feel like uphill climbs.

When she left the mat, the barre, and the step behind, she carried the strength with her. Not just in her legs, but in her spirit.

Every step, every squeeze, every breath was proof she could do hard things.






Yes, I’m emotional about food. And honestly? I love that.Planning, prepping, and fueling myself with intention has becom...
08/08/2025

Yes, I’m emotional about food. And honestly? I love that.

Planning, prepping, and fueling myself with intention has become something I look forward to.
It’s not just about hitting macros or being “on track.”
It’s about giving to myself. Supporting myself. Nourishing the version of me I’m becoming.

I used to roll my eyes at people who loved meal prep. I did it but I did not love it.

Now? I’m over here like, “What delicious, healing thing do I get to enjoy this week?”

Food is emotional. Food is love. And I’m okay with that—because this time, it’s love I’m giving to me.

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Bellingham, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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My Story

My path has been a long and winding adventure. Over time I have come to realize how much I enjoy helping people and how much it benefits my well being. In 2009 I injured my calf muscle while teaching dance, which was my first love and was faced with some difficult decisions that with out the support of my husband I do not think I could have made. It was at that time that I decided I would enroll in massage school. As I began learning how to use my hands to heal I began healing so much in myself. Positivity was returning in my everyday life and I was good at what I was doing. My healing has gone so much farther than I thought it could.

The path I am on now feels natural to me, it feels like this is what I was designed to do. I want to help women of all ages create and find wellness in their lives through healing and crystal work. If there is more you would like to know about me or The Wellness Path please reach out.