Empowered Spirits Therapies

Empowered Spirits Therapies A whole person approach to health. Offering massage therapy, Reiki and Coaching

02/04/2026

Everything cancelled except:
massage clients trekking through a snowstorm. 😅

I appreciate the dedication - truly - but please don’t risk your safety for a session.

We’ll save the relaxation for a safer day. 😌

02/03/2026

You don’t need a ‘good enough’ reason to book a massage.

So many people wait until they’re hurting, burned out, or barely functioning.

But massage can be maintenance.
Prevention.
A pause button for your nervous system.

You’re allowed to take care of your body before it’s in crisis mode.

If you’ve been putting it off, consider this your gentle nudge.

Hello February!A month of fresh beginnings and new opportunities. As we embrace the heart of winter, let’s focus on grow...
02/03/2026

Hello February!

A month of fresh beginnings and new opportunities.
As we embrace the heart of winter, let’s focus on growth, connection, and setting intentions.

This is the perfect time to reflect on our goals and take meaningful steps toward achieving them.

Say goodbye to the pain and hello to relaxation with a rejuvenating massage. We’ve got your back... quite literally! Boo...
01/22/2026

Say goodbye to the pain and hello to relaxation with a rejuvenating massage. We’ve got your back... quite literally! Book your session now and let's get you feeling like a pop star again! 🌟

It’s National Hugging Day! Did you know your nervous system can tell the difference between real, safe touch and everyth...
01/21/2026

It’s National Hugging Day! Did you know your nervous system can tell the difference between real, safe touch and everything else? 🧘

A genuine hug can slow your breathing, lower stress hormones, and help your body feel more grounded.

That’s not just emotional - it’s neurological.

Safe, consensual touch sends a signal to your nervous system that it’s okay to soften and let go. Massage works through that same pathway: calming the stress response, supporting emotional regulation, and helping your body move out of “fight or flight” and into rest.

That’s why human touch can feel so powerful - and why how it’s offered matters.

Think about it this way…
Your body responds best when touch feels safe, respectful, and intentional. Whether it’s a hug from someone you trust or a massage session with clear communication and consent, those boundaries are what allow your nervous system to truly relax.

Safe human touch is so important.
Follow for nervous-system-friendly care tips and what’s really happening during massage.

01/20/2026

That standing quad stretch is 🗑️ and doesn’t do much to help prevent soreness. Especially if you’re a hyper mobile person!

Try this roll out using Therapy Balls to reduce soreness while improving hydration of all of the tissues at the front of your thigh.

Super easy - place the therapy balls on the front of your thigh. Lay down (on the bed works too!), and move around. Spend at least 2.5 mins here. And enjoy not feeling sore for 3+ days after your next workout.

Let’s clear something up: massage therapists don’t always need to use as much pressure as possible.There’s a common beli...
01/19/2026

Let’s clear something up: massage therapists don’t always need to use as much pressure as possible.

There’s a common belief that if a massage isn’t deep or intense, it’s not effective. But pressure is just one tool - and more pressure doesn’t automatically mean better results.

Here’s what actually matters during a massage:

• Your nervous system - muscles release best when your body feels safe, not braced
• The tissue response - sometimes gentle work allows deeper change than forcing pressure
• Your goals that day - recovery, relaxation, pain relief, or mobility all call for different approaches

Massage isn’t about “going hard.” It’s about giving your body the right kind of support at the right time. Effective work meets your body where it is - not where you think it should be.

Double tap if this surprised you - and let me know in the comments if you’ve ever wondered what kind of pressure is actually best for your body.

Ever feel like your massage therapist is working right on your kidney when they’re in your low back?Good news - they’re ...
01/15/2026

Ever feel like your massage therapist is working right on your kidney when they’re in your low back?

Good news - they’re not touching your kidney at all.

That deep, achy spot near your lower ribs is often a muscle called the quadratus lumborum (QL). It sits deep in the low back and helps stabilize your spine, support posture, and assist with bending and side-to-side movement.

Because of where it lives, QL work can feel:
• very deep
• a little “inside”
• intense but relieving
• like pressure near the flank or rib area

That sensation surprises a lot of people, but it’s completely normal.

This muscle often gets cranky from:
• long hours of sitting or standing
• favoring one side of the body
• stress and guarding
• low back or hip tension

When your therapist works there, the goal isn’t to poke anything important - it’s to help that deep stabilizing muscle soften so your low back can finally relax.

If something ever feels too intense, always speak up. Massage should feel productive, not alarming.
Sometimes the weirdest sensations come from muscles you didn’t even know you had.

01/14/2026

Is it okay to fall asleep during a massage… or is that awkward? 😴

This is one of the most common (and quietly worried-about) questions people have before or during a session. So let’s clear it up once and for all.
Here’s what falling asleep during a massage actually means:

• Your nervous system feels safe - drifting off is a sign your body can fully relax
• Your muscles are letting go - sleep often happens when tension releases
• You’re not “missing” the massage - your body still receives the benefits, even if your mind checks out

Falling asleep during a massage isn’t rude, embarrassing, or wasted time - it’s your body doing exactly what it needs in that moment.

01/13/2026

The 5 Way Shoulder Warm Up looks simple… because it is. 😝

But don’t underestimate what a little daily movement can do. Just five minutes a day can help improve your posture, breathing, upper body flexibility, and even calm your nervous system.

Mobility doesn’t have to be complicated, it doesn’t have to hurt, and it definitely doesn’t have to take more than a few minutes.

You just have to do it… consistently.

Move your body in ways that aren’t hunched over your phone or computer, and you’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.

You don’t need a “new you.” Your body just needs a little support. 🤍So much of wellness messaging makes it sound like yo...
01/13/2026

You don’t need a “new you.” Your body just needs a little support. 🤍

So much of wellness messaging makes it sound like your body is broken, behind, or something you need to overhaul. But most of the time, what your body is actually asking for is much simpler than that.

Here’s what support really looks like:

• Consistency over intensity - small, regular care goes further than waiting for a breaking point
• Listening instead of pushing - responding to tension early instead of powering through it
• Recovery without guilt - rest and care don’t need to be “earned”

Your body isn’t failing you - it’s adapting. And with the right support, it can soften, recover, and function better without needing a complete reset.

Double tap if this feels like permission you needed today - and let me know in the comments what kind of support your body could use right now.

01/09/2026

Hard to hide the excitement when you have a massage appointment 🤣

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100 Mariners Way
Port Jefferson, NY
11777

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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+16316648995

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