Salty Soul Wellness

02/25/2026

Where I started + Where I am

14 weeks. 21 lbs down.

Hiccups? Yes. But that’s a self discipline issue and a lesson I needed to learn.

THIS PLAN WORKS!!! It is simple to follow despite my busy schedule. It has reduced my inflammation, boosted my energy, and greatly improved my confidence.

Even losing just 5% of body weight is shown to improve things like blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin sensitivity, sleep, joint health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life and I’ve experienced many of these changes firsthand.

Because of that, I’m now coaching others who want a simple, sustainable way to improve their health. The program is even HSA-eligible now, which speaks to its impact. I am here when you are ready. So…. What are you waiting for??? I’m setting up client calls NOW!!!! Get on the list!!

02/24/2026

We dare ya!!!! ♥️😀

02/24/2026

Okay folks….. I am doing all the things:
Following my program, eating accordingly, staying well hydrated…..
I am feeling great, BUT I am ready to kick it up a notch. I want to add some exercise to my new healthy habits list!!! I prefer a class setting ( helps me with structure + accountability- same reasons I love having a program coach! ) What is available? Drop all your favorite classes/ instructors/ location in comments and help a sista out!!! ( Bertie, Hertford, Edenton areas)

02/23/2026

Think limp noodles!!!!

If you notice yourself lifting your arm, holding your head, or engaging your muscles — simply breathe and let go. When your body stays soft, it allows the work to be more effective and your nervous system to truly settle.

Trying to assist or engaging your muscles can also put unexpected strain on your therapist and may lead to injury — so the kindest thing you can do for both of us is to fully relax.

Let the table hold you.
Let your therapist guide you.
Just receive.

✨ Sometimes the most healing thing you can do… is nothing at all.

02/21/2026

The search is still on! Even if you are currently a student of a massage therapy program, I would love to meet with you! 

Salty Soul Wellness has been so blessed and I need to add to my team!! If you are a licensed massage therapist with licensing privileges in NC, and would like to serve in a Christ minded environment that offers Christ minded modalities, I would love to hear from you!!! Please forward your resume along with proof of licensure to saltysoul11@yahoo.com. I look forward to what’s in store for 2026!!!!

02/20/2026

UUUGGGGHHHHH!!!
I’m in that “almost there” space right now.

Not quitting. Not going backwards.
Just… not pressing in the way I know I can.

I’ve made progress in my journey. I feel the difference. I can see the difference. And yet… I’m realizing how easy it is to get comfortable when you’re close.

It’s humbling to admit that sometimes being near the goal can slow you down more than starting from scratch. The urgency isn’t as loud, and it takes a deeper level of intention to stay consistent.

So this is me, right now, choosing to lean back in.
Choosing discipline. Choosing stewardship. Choosing to finish what I started.

I know this journey is bigger than me. It’s about honoring my health, showing up fully, and walking in what I believe God is calling me to do with clarity and energy.

💬 If you’ve ever been in this “almost there” season would you drop a word of encouragement, a prayer, or even just a ❤️? I’d truly appreciate the support as I press through this final stretch. I’m so close, but sometimes it feels far!!!

02/20/2026

Show your epidermis some love!!!

Dry brushing and full body salt scrubs are available.

✨ Why exfoliation matters more than you think… ✨

Your skin is constantly renewing itself — but without proper exfoliation, dead skin cells can build up on the surface, leaving skin looking dull, feeling rough, and even blocking the benefits of your products.

Regular exfoliation helps:

🧂 Remove dead skin buildup — revealing smoother, brighter skin
🩸 Improve circulation — supporting healthy skin function
🌿 Enhance product absorption — moisturizers and oils can actually pe*****te instead of sitting on top
✨ Promote cell turnover — encouraging a fresh, revitalized appearance
🤍 Support lymphatic flow — especially when paired with bodywork

For massage clients, exfoliation can make a noticeable difference — smoother skin allows for more fluid, effective work and a more luxurious experience overall.

Think of it as preparing the canvas.

Gentle, consistent exfoliation (not aggressive scrubbing) helps maintain skin integrity while supporting the body’s natural renewal process.

💬 Do you currently exfoliate regularly — or is this your reminder to start?

02/19/2026

✨ Did you know your level of relaxation can directly impact how effective your massage is? ✨

Massage isn’t just something that’s done to you — it’s something your nervous system participates in.

When you intentionally relax during your session, powerful things happen:

🧠 Your parasympathetic nervous system activates (“rest and digest” mode), which lowers cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone.

❤️ Muscle guarding decreases, allowing deeper layers of tissue to release more easily and comfortably.

🩸 Circulation improves, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues while supporting removal of metabolic waste.

📊 Research shows that relaxation during massage can enhance reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and perceived pain — meaning your body is more receptive to healing.

😌 When the mind lets go, the body follows.

On the flip side, staying mentally tense or “holding on” can keep the nervous system in a mild fight-or-flight state, which may limit how much release your body allows.

👉 Think of relaxation as your contribution to the session — it amplifies the work being done.

Next time you’re on the table, try:
• Slow, steady breathing
• Unclenching the jaw and hands
• Letting your shoulders feel heavy
• Giving yourself permission to be still

Your body does its best healing when it feels safe.

💬 If you’re an existing client, what helps you relax most during your session — music, quiet, prayer, deep breathing, or something else?

02/18/2026

A gentle reminder for my clients…

Sometimes the most healing thing you can do on the table isn’t trying harder — it’s surrendering tension, quieting your mind, and allowing yourself to rest.

When we slow down and soften, we create space not only for physical release, but for peace to settle in the body.

My prayer is that when you’re here, you feel safe — safe to breathe deeply, safe to release what you’ve been carrying, and safe to simply be.

✨ Consider this your reminder: you don’t have to hold it all together. You can rest.

02/14/2026

02/11/2026

Dinner is served….
( The boys crushed burgers + fries )
What did you have?