Medina Massage & Skin Care, LLC

03/09/2026

Yesterday we traded the busy streets for wind and water with the .community ⛵️

Learning the ropes, taking the helm, and sharing the sea together reminded me how powerful simple experiences can be. Fresh air, good people, and a little adventure on the water.

Grateful for communities that bring people together like this.

03/08/2026

International Women’s Day in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

Today the streets were filled with purple flags, strong voices, and women standing shoulder to shoulder.

One sign read:
“Asla yalnız yürümeyeceksin.” — “You will never walk alone.”

As someone who works with women every day through healing and touch, it was powerful to witness this energy in another part of the world.

Different languages.
Different cultures.
Same truth.

Women supporting women is universal. 💜

03/07/2026

Medina Friends… A Quick PSA About Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a licensed healthcare profession.
Real therapists spend years studying anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic techniques so they can help people move better, recover, and feel better in their bodies.

But not every place using the word “massage” is actually practicing professional massage therapy.

So here’s a simple tip:

If the marketing looks like Instagram modeling… it’s probably not massage therapy.

Real therapeutic practices focus on things like:

✔ Credentials and licensing
✔ Health intake forms
✔ Treatment goals
✔ Professional boundaries
✔ A calm, respectful environment

Not selfies. Not gimmicks. Not vague “special services.”

How to avoid sketchy massage places

• Ask if the therapist is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
• Look for credentials displayed in the office
• Expect a professional intake form
• Notice whether the focus is on healing or appearance

Your body deserves real therapeutic care, not marketing tricks.

The truth

Licensed massage therapists study anatomy.
Not social media thirst traps.

At Medina Massage & Skin Care, every service is performed by a Licensed Massage Therapist with 25 + years of experience, in a calm, respectful environment trusted by women, couples, and families.

Choose professionalism. Choose real massage therapy. Not a business modeled after 🤦‍♀️🫠🤮

03/07/2026

Traveling the world to learn from master practitioners is one of the ways I keep my work fresh, intuitive, and deeply effective for my clients.

While in Istanbul, I completed Buccal Massage training at Venus Masaj Akademisi with Kerem — a technique that works both inside and outside the mouth to release deep facial tension, sculpt the muscles of the face, and improve circulation in a way traditional facials simply can’t.

After 25 years in massage and skin care, I still believe the best practitioners never stop being students. Every place I travel, every teacher I meet, and every technique I study becomes something I can bring back home to Medina.

This is part of what makes Medina Massage & Skin Care so unique. Your treatments aren’t just routines — they’re a blend of global techniques, intuitive care, and real therapeutic results.

Massage is medicine. Skin care is ritual. And learning never stops.

If you’re curious about advanced facial massage or holistic skin therapy, stay tuned — new treatments are always evolving.







Limited Introductory sessions available now on the SPA & BODYWORK tab

03/06/2026

Thai Ritual in Kadıköy

Sawadee — hello in Thai.

My partner and I share a deep appreciation for Thai bodywork, and as therapists ourselves we’re always inspired by the traditions we encounter while traveling. Having experienced Thai massage in Thailand, we know massage is truly a form of medicine — rooted in care, skill, and centuries of wisdom.

Today felt like a perfect example of how special Istanbul is. ❤️

We started the day with incredibly fresh sushi, 🍣.sushi__ so fresh & the soy sauce isn’t full@of junk like the US ones🫠-we then found ourselves in Kadıköy for a traditional Thai massage and a couples session with facial work.

The therapists worked with intuitive hands and a warmth that reflects the heart Thai women bring to this craft. Khop khun ka!

Cities that hold so many cultures and healing traditions in one place are truly something special.

Moments like this always inspire what I bring back into my own practice.

La gòn ná — goodbye, until the next ritual.

03/05/2026

Why I Sometimes Use AI Imagery

My clients come here for care, not photography.

Protecting their privacy allows them to fully relax and receive the work they came for.

AI imagery helps illustrate services while keeping the focus where it belongs — on the experience.

Medina Massage & Skin Care
Every session a sacred return to self.

PS-please ignore any AI mistakes: We are both learning here🫠😂

03/05/2026

People are exhausted right now.

Stress doesn’t just live in the shoulders — it settles in the abdomen, breath, and nervous system.

Most infrared saunas make you sit upright and sweat. + how can you sanitize the trapped air?

Not all saunas are created equal.

Mine allows you to fully recline while heat is directed where the body holds the most tension — the abdominal center. Our open design allows for the head to be out and the fresh air to circulate.

While the body warms, the scalp receives a restorative infusion and massage designed to calm the nervous system and release deep stress.

Fully reclining infrared
Focused warmth.

The result is deep relaxation that many clients say they feel throughout their entire body.

✨ Deep relaxation
✨ Nervous system reset
✨ Restore from the center outward

- 75 minutes — $130
-Optional Sole Renewal enhancement- Give your feet a treat too +$25

Now available at Medina Massage & Skin Care

“Medina’s only zone-controlled infrared ritual.”

Every session a sacred return to self.

Booking button is NOW active!
Find it under SPA & BODYWORK

03/04/2026

I ❤️ Istanbul 🇹🇷

03/04/2026

The Core & Crown

75-Minute Signature Infrared Ritual

A fully reclining, zone-controlled infrared experience designed to deliver targeted abdominal warmth while the scalp receives a restorative infusion and massage.

This is not a traditional sauna.
Heat is directed intentionally over the abdominal center while you rest comfortably.

The ritual concludes with grounding integration time before re-entry.

Focused warmth. Elevated care.

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What the Service Includes

• Quiet time- infrared abdominal warm-up
• Steam-activated scalp infusion mask
• Extended scalp massage while reclining in sauna.
• Rest and integration time

Optional enhancement:

Sole Renewal (+15 minutes)

A focused foot treatment to soften and ground the body following infrared therapy.

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Who This Is For

Ideal for clients who:

• Carry tension in the abdomen or diaphragm
• Experience stress-related holding patterns
• Sit for long hours
• Prefer targeted heat over full-body sauna exposure
• Want therapeutic benefit without full-body massage
• Enjoy scalp massage and restorative rituals

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What It Supports

• Improved circulation through the abdominal region Supports digestion & elimination
• Reduced muscular tension in the core
• Nervous system regulation
• Deep relaxation through focused scalp work
• Overall sense of balance and physical ease

-Medina Massage & Skin Care-
“Every session a sacred return to self”

03/04/2026

The response for our introduction was amazing! We only have 3 spots left to claim.

The booking button is currently active on our website! Find it under the SkinCare tab-scroll to the bottom.
Medinamassageandskincare.com

This advanced technique works deep within the facial muscles to sculpt, lift, and release tension — especially in the jaw and cheeks.

Introductory pricing available for pre-booked clients only.

Once these spots are filled, regular pricing begins.
❤️

03/03/2026