Lindsay Rae Wellness

07/23/2025

Y’all BIG things are brewing behind the scenes over here 🤩and I thought this might be a good time to reintroduce myself:

👋 Hi, I’m Lindsay Rae!

I’m a massage therapist (shocker, I know 😉) and I’ve been practicing going on six years now. Though it’s hard for me to believe, I’ve also been teaching yoga on and off for nearly a decade 🧘‍♀️🤯. On top of that, a few years ago I graduated from Keuka College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology— summa cm laude.

At first that seems kind of random! 🤔You might be thinking, “what’s the connection between psychology and massage therapy?”. Well, while massage may not directly treat emotional or psychological conditions, there’s no denying the powerful impact it can have on both physical and mental well-being. It was at Keuka where I began to truly understand the depth of the psychosomatic relationship and how integral it is to whole-person wellness. Pretty fascinating! 🤓

Anyway, if you haven’t already guessed—I love learning. But more specifically, about integrative and alternative therapies. Most recently, I completed a course in Ayurveda from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and am on the path to Ayurvedic Health Counseling 🌿. Currently, I’m also studying from world renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar through her program, The Science and Art of Herbalism 🌺 . Both trainings have helped set the stage for my next BIG step in higher education: a Master’s of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition at the Northeast College of Health Sciences, starting this fall! 🍎📚👩‍🎓

My aim is to build an integrative practice that combines the evidence-based science of nutrition, psychology and therapeutic massage with the wisdom of yoga, Ayurvedic and herbal medicine. This integration will expand my abilities as a holistic healthcare provider to better serve all of you, my community 💞. The end goal? To help individuals heal themselves from the inside out— naturally, holistically and intentionally. 😌💫

*If you’re interested in learning more about me and my services, feel free to check out LindsayRaeWellness.com! Also, giving this page a like, share or google review will help this small business make a large impact!* 🤗 💚✨

07/20/2025

It’s not lazy gardening. It’s supporting a healthy ecosystem by living in synchronicity with nature. This practice leaves a subtle footprint and invites weeds, wildflowers, insects, frogs and snakes to call it home. By using this method, good bugs balance bad bugs. Absolutely zero insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, or any other -icides have touched this sacred space. How to do it? Let go. Let go of the need to control. What’s required? Maintain just enough space for your crops to grow. That’s all. Nature will take care of the rest.

…Symbolic? Maybe! 😉

07/05/2025

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it!

07/01/2025

*using my best Katharine Hepburn impression…*

Ladies, you look marvelous 😍

06/29/2025

06/24/2025

Speaking of food 💚

06/19/2025

Relax your shoulders.
Unclench your jaw.
Soften the space between your ears.
And take a deep breath.
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06/17/2025

Providing your daily dose of cuteness, KangaRufus is at your service!

06/12/2025

❤️shared from another therapist❤️
Love this. Beautifully written.

Massage Therapy Isn’t Easy.

This work—this calling—is more than just helping someone relax.
It’s physical. It’s emotional. It’s soul work.

Every day, we show up and give parts of ourselves to help others heal.
We carry your pain—sometimes literally in our hands, sometimes silently in our hearts.
Our backs ache, our joints swell, and our energy runs low… but we stay grounded, focused, and present—because we know the power of this work.

What people don’t always see is what it takes to hold space for someone’s healing:
To feel the tension of trauma trapped in their muscles
To hear the tears hit the floor when the body finally lets go
To witness someone rediscover their breath, their range of motion, their sense of peace.
To remain calm and regulated while someone else unravels
To manage our own stress, exhaustion, grief, or pain—so we don’t pour it into you
To spend our off hours stretching, icing, and soaking so we can show up for you again tomorrow
To feel someone’s pain and still be gentle
To absorb the weight of stories we’ll never repeat but always carry

And then there’s what we endure behind the scenes.
We get asked if we “give extras.”
We get laughed at or sexualized when we say we’re massage therapists.
We get called “masseuses”—a word that feels like nails on a chalkboard, rooted in outdated and exploitative views.

We are Licensed Massage Therapists.
We are trained, educated, and ethical practitioners.
We are not here for entertainment.
We are here for healing.

And that healing?
It’s not just about the body.
It’s the woman with chronic pain who can finally sleep through the night.
It’s the man with PTSD who feels safe enough to close his eyes.
It’s the mom who carries the weight of the world but finally feels held herself.
It’s the client who comes in disconnected—and leaves back in their body.

Yes, this job is hard.
It hurts.
It drains.
It costs us more than people realize.
But it’s also beautiful.
Transformative.
Sacred.

So when you come to us, remember:
You’re not just booking a massage.
You’re not just paying for an hour on the table.
You’re paying for years of training, body strain, emotional labor, and deep compassion.

And we are proud of what we do.
You’re stepping into a space where real healing happens—
for you, and often, for us too.

06/10/2025

Every morning, I take a few moments of quiet observation and appreciation in the garden. This walking meditaion helps reinforce Connection. The fruit of this labor exceeds far beyond yield, and I strongly encourage you to give it a try.
This is a dance. A bond.
I nurture you; you nurture me. 💚 🌎 🌱🌀

05/28/2025

Starting the day with a heart full of gratitude
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02/14/2025

Time to get your raffle tickets out! We have our winners! 🏆
Thank you so much to everyone who participated ❤️
I'm sure our furry friends over at the Shelter of Hope will surely feel the Valentines Day love! 🐾