Zen Intention Massage & Bodywork

11/17/2025

Let’s talk about…. Getting your first responder or military spouse on my table when they can barely get out of bed. Or being the first responder reading this, and you hurt so badly, you can’t barely get out of bed. Is the thought of rolling one more hose, lifting one more patient, or wrangling one more arrestee into your cruiser making you cringe?
I was a police, fire, and EMS dispatcher for many years, including here in Bay County. I’m married to a 100% P&T DAV Air Force Firefighter.
I’ve been in it for most of my adult life.
A lot of people in these fields desperately need massage care. I also think that a lot of them, men especially, assume that what I do is hippy-dippy, crystal-slinging, fru-fru stuff. It's not.
People that have seen death, destruction, turmoil, pain… they feel tainted and separate from people who haven’t. It's a big part of the struggle with PTSD. They feel like a bull in a china shop around places that have diffusers and breakable decor and peaceful vibes. Like somehow the things they experienced will bleed over onto the energy around them.
Understandable concern. But utterly untrue, especially with me. I’ve been there. I’ve heard it. I’ve seen it. I’ve smelled it. I’ve lived it too.
Don't feel comfortable doing the "typical" massage session, and prefer to leave your clothing on? Say no more. We can do a session in gym clothes that encompasses assisted stretching, using the massage gun, and some other great tools and techniques that don't require getting down to your skivvies and draping with a sheet.
Wanna just take a nap afterwards on the warm table in the peace and quiet? I have that option available too.
Give your healing a chance. You want to talk about last night’s crazy incident on the table? Go for it. I promise you, it won’t shock me.
What if this is the physical and mental healing that you need, and deserve, to keep protecting and serving? Isn’t that the goal? To keep doing what you love? What if I can give you back the ability to keep going?
Take the chance. Book the appointment. You deserve it.
See you on the (heated) table.

11/13/2025

****Big Announcement****
From now until December 10th, if you schedule a minimum 60 minute session and bring in a new toy to be donated to the advocates for children in support of the 14th Circuit GAL office, you'll recieve $10 off your session.
Let's help our local kids this Christmas.

Zen Intention Massage & Bodywork massage services in Panama City FL. Bringing Zen and Healing to Bay County.

11/10/2025

Thank goodness for the table warmer. And my hot flashes.
Openings from noon until 3 today, 12-7 Wednesday, and 9-3 Thursday this week.
See you on the (warm) table!

11/08/2025

Last minute opening at 10:30 tomorrow morning for up to a 2 hour session. Www.zenintentionmab.com to book.
See you on the (heated) table!

11/06/2025

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting a series that starts with "Lets talk about...", where I'll be offering some insights into massage in general, things specific to my practice, frivolity and humor, bodily functions, and who knows what else.
If you've ever had a question about massage therapy, send me a message and I'll work it into the series. I hope you find it educational, enlightening, or at least just funny and liberating.
And if you hate it and think it's stupid, you can let me know that too. My feelings don't get hurt easily and the feedback is always appreciated.

Send a message to learn more

11/06/2025

Let's talk about "deep tissue massage" and what that means here at Zen Intention.
I don't advertise or have an option to schedule deep tissue. I offer it, but it's used in your customized session when and where appropriate. That's why "Zen Therapeutic Massage" is what you select when you schedule.
I don't believe in the "no pain, no gain" mentality. You're not here for pain addition. You're here for pain subtraction. Might there be some tender spots and a little soreness? Absolutely. But you should be able to function the next day, better than you did today. After a nap, of course.
Think of it this way.... if I walk up to you on the street, and start screaming in your face and jamming my finger into your chest, what's your immediate reaction? Tense up, flinch back away from the threat, prepare to run?
Your muscles will do the same thing if I immediately start ramming elbows and thumbs into them with no warm up and no warning. The point is to get the muscles and fascia to release, not prepare to fight off an attacker.
Some massage therapists do that... and that's great, because some clients love it. There's something out there for everyone.
Here, we convince the body that it's ok to let that stuff go.
No one responds well to excessive pressure and pain. That threshold is different for everyone.
If you want to feel better without that bruised and battle-scarred feeling, come see me. The therapist is in.
See you on the (heated) table.
www.zenintentionmab,com
850-389-3279

11/04/2025

Did you hear? I'm back in office by popular demand!
Just waiting on my new furniture to arrive. If you knew the big entertainment center from previous visits, it's going to a new home. It's dinged up pretty badly and doesn't fit in the new space. So come on in this week and see the transition, and come back to see the refreshed look!
No Walkens, and no cowbell. So book online at www.zenintentionmab.com
See you on the table!

11/01/2025

Big news!
I've finally found an office space!
2809 W. 15th St, in the Cedar Square building between Corams and Grocery Outlet.
I'll be moving everything in tomorrow, taking Monday to get things set up just right, and taking your appointment requests starting Tuesday Nov 4th.
Don't see a time that works for you? Just call or text.
A couple of key changes to look for when you come in...
1) Prices have gone up slightly. But gratuities have been taken out of the equation.
2) Services have been streamlined a bit. If you're looking for anything other than prenatal or straight lymphatic, just choose the Zen Therapeutic Massage option and the duration you want. We'll discuss how to customize your time in the table when you come in.
3) Cash, Venmo, and Cashapp are greatly appreciated. I will always accept credit cards but those come with an ever-increasing cost to the business.
4) You will be getting an updated intake form the first time you book at the new space. There's been a few policy updates for review and acknowledgment. Please complete before your session.
5) If you were a mobile client and wish to continue receiving massage on a mobile basis, I will still be offering it on a more limited basis. Prices have increased for mobile sessions, and they will need to be scheduled by phone or text.
Can't wait to see you on the (heated) table!

11/01/2025

It's the eyeballs.

10/31/2025

10/26/2025

Not judging. Just trying to read what it says.

10/18/2025

Courtesy of my sister in law 😆😆😆
Some big news coming.
Stay tuned.
Out of town this weekend but taking mobile clients for next week. Text 850-389-3279 to schedule... it's filling up fast!