ANew You Massage Therapy and Bodywork

03/09/2026

Transparency is important to me, so I wanted to share a quick note about massage pricing. 💜

On my booking site, services are listed as “Starting At” prices. For example:
60-Minute Massage
Base Price: $90.00
Sales Tax: $5.85
Credit Card Processing Fee (3.5%): $3.98
Total: $99.83

I completely understand that the total being $9.83 more than the base price can feel frustrating. Please know that the sales tax and credit card fee go directly to the state and the payment processor — not to the massage provider.

Unfortunately, the booking system only allows services to be listed this way, rather than showing the base price plus tax separately upfront.

I also want to be transparent that the base service price does not account for many behind-the-scenes costs that providers pay each month, including:
• Booking software
• Rent
• Utilities & Wi-Fi
• Cleaning supplies or services
• Massage tools and supplies
• Continuing education and licensing

My goal is always to provide exceptional massage therapy at an honest and fair price.

If you ever have any questions about services or prices please do not hesitate to ask!

Thank you so much for your understanding and for supporting a small wellness business. 💆‍♀️✨

03/05/2026

📢 Summer Out of Office 📢
I will be out of office May 14-21 and June 24-30.
I wanted to give you all advance notice so you could get your appointments secured.
My books are open through the beginning of June but if you would like to book anything after that please message me.
Thank you!

02/26/2026

A Love Letter to My Calling
Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Dear Lymphatic System,
From the moment I learned your elegant dance of vessels, fluids, and subtle rhythms, I was captivated. Three years ago, I began my journey as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, and every day since, my love for this work has only deepened.
Becoming an MLD therapist wasn’t just a career move, it was discovering a purpose I didn’t realize I was searching for. You are subtle, the whisper of flow, the quiet hum of immunity, the unseen guardian of wellness. Working with you is fascinating, humbling, and endlessly inspiring.
I love how you respond to gentle, intentional touch; how a light, rhythmic glide can awaken pathways, ease congestion, and invite calm. I treasure witnessing the transformations in my clients: the softened expressions, the deeper breaths, the stories of restored comfort, renewed energy, and improved quality of life.
And this love is grounded in science. Research shows that Manual Lymphatic Drainage can:
💚 Support immune function by helping the body clear waste and mobilize immune cells.
💚 Reduce swelling and inflammation, especially after surgery or injury, improving comfort and recovery.
💚 Enhance lymph circulation, decreasing fluid buildup and supporting skin health.
💚 Activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and stress relief.
💚 Help manage swelling and discomfort.
Seeing lives change is the greatest gift. Whether it’s relief from chronic swelling, easing post-op discomfort, or simply feeling lighter and more at ease, it fills me with gratitude every single day.
Thank you, dear lymphatic system, for your quiet complexity.
Thank YOU to every client who has trusted me on their healing journey. And thank you to these three beautiful years of learning, growing, and loving what I do.
Here’s to many more years of gentle touch, deeper understanding, and celebrating health, flow, and wellbeing.
With warmth,
Your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

02/26/2026

A Love Letter to My Calling
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Dear Lymphatic System,
From the moment I learned your elegant dance of vessels, fluids, and subtle rhythms, I was captivated. Three years ago, I began my journey as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, and every day since, my love for this work has only deepened.
Becoming an MLD therapist wasn’t just a career move — it was discovering a purpose I didn’t realize I was searching for. You are not loud like tight muscles or obvious pain. You are the whisper of flow, the quiet hum of immunity, the unseen guardian of wellness. Working with you is fascinating, humbling, and endlessly inspiring.
I love how you respond to gentle, intentional touch — how a light, rhythmic glide can awaken pathways, ease congestion, and invite calm. I treasure witnessing the transformations in my clients: the softened expressions, the deeper breaths, the stories of restored comfort, renewed energy, and improved quality of life.
And this love is grounded in science. Research shows that Manual Lymphatic Drainage can:
💚 Support immune function by helping the body clear waste and mobilize immune cells.
💚 Reduce swelling and inflammation, especially after surgery or injury, improving comfort and recovery.
💚 Enhance lymph circulation, decreasing fluid buildup and supporting skin health.
💚 Activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting deep relaxation and stress relief.
💚 Help manage lymphedema-related swelling and discomfort.
Seeing lives change is the greatest gift. Whether it’s relief from chronic swelling, easing post-op discomfort, or simply feeling lighter and more at ease, it fills me with gratitude every single day.
Thank you, dear lymphatic system, for your quiet complexity. Thank you to every client who has trusted me on their healing journey. And thank you to these three beautiful years of learning, growing, and loving what I do.
Here’s to many more years of gentle touch, deeper understanding, and celebrating health, flow, and wellbeing.
With warmth,
Your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

02/24/2026

🚨 Cancellation Opening 🚨
Tomorrow 2/25 at 2pm!
DM to schedule this appointment.

02/23/2026

✨ It’s time to VOTE in the Best of Butler County 2026! ✨

We are so excited to share that The Main Retreat has been nominated in the Beauty & Wellness category for:

💆‍♀️ Best Aesthetic Services
🌿 Best Spa
💜 Best Massage Therapist

Voting begins Monday, February 23 and runs through March 13.

You can vote once per day in each subcategory — so don’t forget to come back daily and show your support!
Winners and Finalists will be announced on Sunday, April 19th.

Your votes mean the world to us and help support local businesses doing what they love every single day. Thank you for being part of our community and cheering us on!

Cast your vote here:
https://www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/best-of-butler-county-2026-nominations-close-friday/FL7LBKRKDBF2VM5VPWV5BFGDXY/�

Let’s bring it home, Butler County! 💫

02/13/2026

💕 Give the Gift of Relaxation This Valentine’s Day 💕

Valentine’s Day Massage Gift Certificates are available at ANew You Massage Therapy & Bodywork!
Perfect for your partner, best friend, or even yourself, a massage is the ultimate way to say “You deserve to relax.”
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special. 💗

02/09/2026

Last minute opening! Tomorrow February, 10th at 3:00 p.m. for 1 hour

Snag this appointment while it's still available!

01/29/2026

💪 Foam Roller = Frozen Shoulder Relief ❄️

This video walks you through simple self–myofascial release techniques using a foam roller to help ease tension, improve mobility, and support recovery from a frozen shoulder.

Slow, intentional pressure helps hydrate the fascia, reduce restriction, and invite more comfortable movement back into the shoulder—right from home. ✨

Remember: this work should feel therapeutic, not painful. BREATHE, move slowly, and listen to your body.
Consistency + gentle care = progress.
Save this video, try it out, and give your shoulders some love today 💙

01/28/2026

There's just a couple more days to cast your nominations! Get them in while you still can 💖

✨ It’s time to celebrate the best of Butler County! ✨

The Journal-News Best of Butler County Contest is officially here, and nominations are now open! 🗳️

💆‍♀️ Vote for your favorite local businesses — and don’t forget to show some love to
ANew You Massage Therapy and Bodywork in the Beauty & Wellness category.

📅 Nominations open: January 19 – January 30

Supporting local means supporting the heart of our community. Thank you for every vote and for cheering on the businesses that make Butler County shine! 💖

01/28/2026

Most People Think Wellness Is About Fixing Something. It’s Not.

A lot of wellness content starts with the same assumption:
That something is wrong with you.

You’re not disciplined enough.
Not consistent enough.
Not optimized enough.

So the solution becomes:
More rules.
More tracking.
More pressure disguised as “self-improvement.”

But here’s a quieter truth most people don’t hear often enough:

Nothing is broken.
You’re just responding to the life you’re living.

Long days affect how you feel.
Constant stimulation affects how you rest.
Stress changes how your body reacts to everything else.

That’s not weakness — that’s being human.

Real wellness doesn’t start with fixing.
It starts with noticing.

Noticing when your pace no longer fits your energy.
Noticing when your routines feel heavy instead of supportive.
Noticing when you’re pushing out of habit, not intention.

And once you notice, something interesting happens:
You stop fighting yourself.

You stop trying to force perfect days.
You stop copying systems that don’t fit your life.
You stop treating rest as something you need to earn.

Wellness becomes less about control…
And more about alignment.

Small choices.
Gentler rhythms.
Enough structure to feel grounded —
and enough flexibility to stay human.

No extremes.
No guilt.
No pressure to become a “better version” overnight.

Just learning how to take care of yourself in a way that actually fits your life.

That’s what Daily Wellness is about 🌿

01/27/2026

Back at it today after the biggest snowstorm since 1978 ❄️💪

A little snow won’t keep us down! Roads are clearing, the table is warm, and we’re ready to help you thaw out and reset.
Come warm up with a massage this week—your body (and nervous system) will thank you.

✨ ANew You Massage Therapy & Bodywork

Book your spot and let’s melt that snow stress away.