Room to Breathe Massage and Wellness

12/04/2025

The Giving Tree 🌲

Initially I wanted to support some foster kids but thankfully, they’ve all been sponsored. Being the animal lover I am, my next go to was the Humane Society of Sheboygan County. These ornaments will be hung in my office (or if you see something you want to purchase and drop off I can make arrangements for you to do so) Or if you want to share a monetary donation, I can post the QR code in the comments.
There’s also a few families that my second office in Kimberly is adopting this season. Check out their FB page with a list of needed items. I’m happy to make arrangements for this items as well. Thanks for considering donating anything, I know this time of year is crammed with “give here, give there” when some of us can’t even give to ourselves. Absolutely no pressure to do so, maybe consider sharing this post instead.

Sending holiday joy to all of you 🌲

11/30/2025

And it’s LIVE…along with my online scheduler 🙌🏼 sorry for the wait. Had a few *life* things come up. IYKYK…
This offer is LIMITED to clients that are regulars and have been in before. If you’re someone who comes monthly, this is a great deal! (Who doesn’t love free stuff am I right?!)
Let me know if you have questions.
Looking for a gift certificate? Please message me for pick up/delivery arrangements.

Happy Holidays!!

**Don’t forget about our Giving Tree! This year we are helping 2 families with young kiddos and the Sheboygan County Humane Society.
I’ll share a list in another post**

Hello and welcome. My name is Ally Cleereman and I am the owner and founder of Room to Breathe Massage and Wellness. I'm so happy you're here.

11/21/2025

The Giving Tree is up! If anyone knows of any families struggling in our community, I’d love to help make their holidays a little brighter. Feel free to PM me and it can remain anonymous. Otherwise, I will be in touch with the Sheboygan County Foster Care Group. Let’s add more ornaments and love to this tree!

08/19/2025

How interesting!

A groundbreaking discovery suggests that a simple face and neck massage could help the brain stay cleaner and healthier. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have identified a network of tiny lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin in the face and neck of mice and monkeys. These vessels drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which removes harmful proteins such as beta-amyloid, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Previously, scientists believed these vessels were located deep in the neck, making them hard to stimulate. But with special dyes and a new type of anesthesia, they found them much closer to the surface. To test their function, the team created a small device that gently stroked the animals’ faces and necks. Just one minute of this massage boosted CSF flow by nearly three times, with older mice showing fluid movement similar to young mice.

Early tests in monkeys reveal similar promise, and researchers have even identified comparable vessels in human cadavers. While more studies are needed, including trials in Alzheimer’s models, this gentle, non-invasive method could one day help people reduce brain waste buildup, potentially slowing age-related decline and lowering disease risk.

08/13/2025

Hard to believe it’s the middle of August but here we are already. Just wanted to give a little update as we come into the school year. My youngest is trying out for the high school volleyball team next week and if she makes it, I might have to make adjustments to my schedule. I kind of put dates in my schedule just in case…ok fine, I’ve been manifesting that s**t 🙌🏼😆 Also, plot twist. After trying out for TWO club teams and initally not being picked, we got a call back to play for Southshore Slam 🏐👏🏼🤩No idea what that schedule will look like until November but I’m assuming it will most likely affect weekends vs evenings. Thanks for sticking with me while I support my kiddos. Hard to believe we are entering our last and first year of high school already. Savor your time with your littles because everyone tells you it goes fast and somedays it feels like a crawl but MAN, it really does fly!

08/05/2025

I get this question with new clients all the time… “Do I tip you?!” While massage falls in the service industry, it’s also being recognized more and more in the medical community.
I have decided to operate on a gratuity-free basis to help shift the perception of massage therapy from a luxury to an essential aspect of health and wellness. In many cases, the emphasis on tipping has become quite prominent and can sometimes overshadow the true value of the service. If you typically do not tip your physical therapist or chiropractor, then why would you tip me? While our modalities may differ, the ultimate goal is the same: to support your health and well-being. My hope is that clients can experience and appreciate the genuine benefits of massage therapy without the expectation of gratuity. My suite mate in Kimberly (Michelle at Body Philosophy) made the shift a few years ago and I’ve been asking ALL the questions and she so kindly helped guide me through this. (Thank you for not blocking me 🫣😆) Everyone I’ve shared this with has almost seemed relieved because “tipping culture” is overwhelming. So here goes…
Please know this is just my business, this isn’t a broad statement for all of us. 😉

07/02/2025

Attention: My online booking site is down while I make adjustments for my Fall schedule. I’m working around a Freshman Volleyball schedule so I’m *trying* to be proactive and hopeful that she makes the team.
I hope to have it back up again Monday, along with an important news letter with some upcoming changes, including a new service 😁Currently booking into mid to late August. Let me know if you want to be waitlisted for an appt.
Happy 4th of July friends!!! Be safe 🇺🇸

06/14/2025

Speaking of knots…dads need massage, too! Gift certificates available 👇🏻 https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/roomtobreathe/gift-certificates

Happy Father’s Day to all of you amazing dads!!!

Fun fact: While I was on a 5 year waitlist to be a Surgical Tech, I worked 3 jobs and lived at home. I then started having seizures. At that time, if I wanted to stay on my parents insurance after 19, I had to be in school full time. My dad suggested looking into massage therapy because it was full time but flexible and less than a year to complete. I believe I told him he was gross for suggesting that, clearly not knowing what it entailed, just the stigma of it. And here I am today, living proof that sometimes the best opportunities arise from life's challenges. What was supposed to be something to get me through ended up being something I love. Thanks Dad 🫶🏼

06/05/2025

I’ve seen a few newbies lately and have had these questions come up.

▪️We can listen to WHATEVER you want to. I listen to Spotify generated stuff every day, every week that it all sounds the same to me 🙃😆.
▪️Undress to YOUR comfort level. Want to leave your bra and underwear on? Go for it. Want to go n**e? Go for it. Leave one sock on to throw me off?! Ok! 😆 I have you professionally draped the entire time so I won’t see anything I’m not supposed to. Promise.
▪️Talking. This has come up a lot lately as to whether or not people talk or just relax. The answer is both. I follow your lead. If you start conversation, I will engage. But ultimately it’s YOUR massage! If you’ve had a day and don’t want to talk this time, totally get it! You’ve had a day and want to talk during your session, I’m here to listen. I will NEVER be offended or hurt if you tell me you want a quiet session. This is YOUR time. (And I’ll be listening to a book so I won’t even hear you snore 😉) I will check in with pressure and watch for body cues if something seems uncomfortable.
▪️I try to check in before hand if there’s things you want avoided but don’t ever hesitate to speak up during your session if you don’t like something I’m doing or are uncomfortable.
▪️Energy work is incredible! But it can also stir up traumas, stored emotions etc. Crying is common, laughing hysterically is common. Let the process happen. This is a safe space. Let it out!

I want you to enjoy your session and feel good when you leave. Self care is important and I’m so honored you choose me to be a part of that for you. Don’t be afraid to ask me questions. Ask me anything! Nothing is too weird for me…usually 😉

Disclaimer: I WON’T tolerate anyone asking for a happy ending and that’s an instant way to get your session cancelled and law enforcement will be called.

06/03/2025

Anyone else feel seen 👀

05/24/2025

And our last w i n n e r is…
Tammy Schoerner
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you everyone for participating. I had a lot of fun 🤩 Have an amazing weekend!