Transformed Wellness Center

11/23/2025

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to revolve around turkey. These 14 vegetarian recipes are festive, flavorful, and full of comfort — perfect for anyone looking to add more plant-based joy to the table this year.

✨ From creamy butternut squash soup to wild rice pilaf with cranberries, there’s something here for every guest — vegetarian or not.

👉 Explore the recipes and start planning your delicious, veggie-forward feast.

Whether you’re a vegetarian, trying to eat less meat, or just bored of the holiday classics, we invite you to have fun with the menu and add more veggies to your Thanksgiving table. Explore these vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes for show-stopping mains and hearty sides—no meat necessary.

11/23/2025

At Transformed Wellness Center, we believe in holistic support for your health journey — and massage therapy can be a powerful ally in managing and even preventing diabetes-related complications.

🌿 Here’s how massage can help:
- Improves circulation, especially in the legs and feet
- Reduces neuropathic pain like tingling or numbness
- Lowers stress, which supports better blood sugar control
- Enhances mobility and eases muscle tension
- Promotes relaxation, which benefits overall well-being

Whether you're living with diabetes or looking to support your long-term wellness, massage offers gentle, restorative care that complements your lifestyle.

📅 Book a session this month and take a step toward empowered self-care.
📍 Visit us at Transformed Wellness Center or call to schedule.

🔗 https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/AbandonYourAchesMassage

11/23/2025

Gratitude journaling isn’t just feel-good fluff—it’s brain training.

By writing down what you’re thankful for (even the tiny things), you teach your mind to notice joy more often.

🌸 Bonus: It’s been linked to better sleep, lower blood pressure, and improved mood.

Try listing 3 good things each night. Your future self will thank you.

11/13/2025

🙏 Did you know that gratitude can actually enhance the healing benefits of your massage?

When we combine thankfulness with therapeutic touch, amazing things happen - from better sleep to reduced stress and pain relief. In my latest blog post, I share simple ways to build a gratitude practice that supports your wellness journey.



https://ayamassagecda.com/gratitude-and-healing-a-massage-therapists-guide-to-better-physical-and-emotional-wellness/

11/02/2025

🧡 Holiday Nourishment, No Guilt Required

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month—and with Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore how nourishment and joy can coexist. This guide offers diabetes-friendly recipes and gentle reminders that emotional wellness matters just as much as blood sugar balance.

✨ Honor your cravings, protect your energy, and savor the season—one mindful bite at a time.

Explore the full guide here: 👇
https://www.milkandhoneynutrition.com/diabetes-friendly-thanksgiving-tips-and-recipes/

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10/31/2025

👻Boo-nilla Brew👻

This banana-vanilla smoothie is hauntingly good—energizing, creamy, and perfect for a pre-haunt power-up. Use your go-to vanilla protein powder and blend with banana, almond milk, and a dash of nutmeg.

Ingredients:
1 cup / 240 ml unsweetened almond milk
1 cup / 170 g ice
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½ large banana, cut into chunks
2 Tbsp. dry rolled oats
4 unsalted cashews
½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Instructions:
Place almond milk, ice, protein powder, banana, oats, cashews, and nutmeg in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

https://www.bodi.com/blog/halloween-drinks

Looking for spook-tacular Halloween drinks? Our Shakeology smoothies are getting in on the haunted holiday fun with ghoulish costumes of their own.

10/29/2025

🎃 Pumpkin Patch to Pantry 👻

From ghostly pudding to creamy risotto, these pumpkin-packed recipes are more treat than trick. Whether you're stirring up squash soup in a pumpkin bowl or baking a hearty oatmeal breakfast, each dish is a celebration of fall flavor and feel-good nourishment.

✨ This Halloween, skip the sugar crash—carve out time for comfort, creativity, and cozy nourishment.

Hit the pumpkin patch, then head to the kitchen to make these lighter takes on classic pumpkin dishes.

10/27/2025

The seasons have changed from the bright warmth of summer to the dark coolness of fall and with that, many become depressed. Did you know that massage can help with that depression? It can! Here are 24 OTHER reasons to get a massage. ;)

Discover the many health and wellness benefits of getting a massage.

10/27/2025

Obviously, I think there are HUGE benefits to massage therapy. It's one of the reasons I started my practice! But, if you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe The Mayo Clinic. ;)
- Laura

Massage is an important part of treating specific health conditions and restoring function. Learn about the many benefits.

10/27/2025

It's that time of year again! After the winds and rain of this weekend, we're liable to find ourselves raking leaves and needles. Here are 12 (plus!) tips on how to rake leaves without hurting your back!

Raking up fall foliage can cause back pains. Our chiropractor has some tips to help you get the job done without any strains or aches.

10/27/2025

The benefits of massage are well known. In case you're wondering what they are, here is a reminder. ;)

The benefits of massage go way beyond relaxation.

10/27/2025

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most magical parts of life, right? While that IS true, there are many things that come in to play during your pregnancy and we talk about them in this post.

Isn’t pregnancy supposed to be the most magical experience? Posted on 02/29/2016 by Laura Moog You are expecting! Congratulations! What an exciting time of your life, especially after that pesky morning sickness lets up. But, wait, you are uncomfortable, have sciatica, neck and/or back pain. Not t...