Salt & Sound Wellness

05/23/2026

Chilly, rainy days are my personal favorite days for massages.

Today’s vibe is; grounded. 🌲 ☀️ 🌳 ☺️

Creating essential oil blends is one of my favorite hobbies; and this blend is my go-to.

It takes my brain to a quiet, meditative stroll through the woods; tall pines, sunlight peeking through the branches, and a fir needle covered ground. The air is crisp and refreshing, and the noisy chaos of the world is nowhere on your mind.

It’s super easy to make this blend,
so I thought I’d share what I use.

Fir Needle
Frankincense
Grapefruit
Cedarwood. and just a wee bit of Peppermint if you’re wanting the
extra respiratory boost.

*sigh* breathe in, breathe out… and find peace.

✌️ ❤️- Nella Jane

05/17/2026

Hope this beautiful Sunday brings you peace, friends!

✌️ ❤️‍🩹 🙏

05/13/2026

Happy Wednesday!

Friendly reminder right here for you. 🤗

Be sure to take good care of you!

05/11/2026

Massage has been used for over 5,000 years;
long before prescriptions or modern medicine existed.

Ancient cultures turned to therapeutic touch for pain, circulation, and healing because they understood something we’re still learning to come back to;
…the body heals best in a state of safety.

I don’t see massage as a luxury;
I believe it to be one of the most essential forms of care.

Research shows it can lower stress hormones, improve circulation, and help shift the nervous system out of survival and into repair.

If your body has been carrying too much for too long,
this is your reminder; it was never meant to hold it all alone.

❤️‍🩹-NJ

05/09/2026

I’m a firm believer in the power of an Epsom salt soak.

Found this new gem from the organic brand I’ve been using for the last several years in all my client sessions; smells too amazing not to share!

Smells like rose petals, strawberry rosé, and citrus zest.
Simply divine 🌹 🍓 🍊

Makes a great gift for that special lady in your life, teacher gifts, or anyone who could use the reminder that they deserve some self care.

Link in comments.

Don’t forget to take good care of you, friend!

❤️‍🩹-NJ

05/06/2026

Psst.. May is Mental Health Awareness month.

Are you taking care of you?

Show yourself some kindness and make time for self care; whatever that looks like for you.

❤️‍🩹 🧠 🤗 -Nella Jane

04/30/2026

Love this!

02/01/2026

Happy February!
It’s officially Heart Health Month ❤️

This one hits close to home for me.
I’ve lost too many loved ones to cardiovascular issues. (Which is the initial reason I got interested in massage in the first place.)

If you need a gentle reminder
to care for your heart, this is it.

Heart health isn’t only physical;
it’s connected to stress, the nervous system,
and how supported we feel each day.

Simple ways to support your heart~

❤️Slow your breathing (even 2–3 minutes helps)
❤️Take short, gentle walks
❤️Reduce tension in the body through stretching or rest
❤️Spend a few quiet moments regulating your nervous system
❤️ Stay connected - emotionally supported hearts are healthier hearts 🥰

Small, consistent care matters.
Be gentle with yourself.

Stay healthy, friends!
❤️-Nella Jane

01/12/2026

It’s January here in Western PA, which means.. a lot of cold, gray days, with small sparks of sunny days here and there.

I find myself struggling with seasonal depression this time of year, especially being in a dark room all day every day, as I’m sure many others do.

One of my favorite tricks is to diffuse citrus oils; and today, this trio is just the “sunny vibes” I was looking for.

Stay healthy, and don’t forget…
warmer days are just around the corner, friend!

❤️-NJ

01/04/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to over the month of December. 🐾 🎁

If you or someone you know has been thinking of adopting a pet, or fostering a pet, highly encourage you to check out this wonderful organization. 💗

🎄🐾 THANK YOU to Our 2025 Angel Tree Partners! 🐾🎄
We are beyond grateful for the 33 incredible businesses and community supporters who participated in and collected donations for the Paws Across Pittsburgh 2025 Angel Tree Program. Because of your generosity, this Christmas was truly special for our foster dogs and cats who are still waiting for their forever homes and it even led to TWO adoptions!
Your kindness, time, and support mean the world to us and to every life you helped touch. Please take a moment to check out, follow, and support these amazing local businesses who stepped up for animals in need.
📍 EAST
Notary Service 2224 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 ’s Beauty Salon 2216 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Chiropractic & Rehab 4314 Old William Penn Hwy, Suite 103, Monroeville, PA 15146 Roadhouse – Greensburg 6228 Lincoln Hwy, Greensburg, PA 15601
Coffee (donated $1 per signature coffee sold ) 4453 William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668 Moon Coffee & Chocolates (donated $1 per Paws signature drink sold) 206 Corbet St, Tarentum, PA 15084 Star Auto 930 Route 22 West, Blairsville, PA 15717 Francis Animal Hospital
12720 State Route 30 North Huntingdon, PA 15642

📍 NORTH
Supplies Plus – Allison Park 4960 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101 & Willie Boutique ’s Coffeehouse 617 Warrendale Rd, Suite E, Gibsonia, PA 15044 and Sound Wellness
1177 Pittsburgh Rd, Valencia, PA 16059 & Co., LLC
5700 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Pint Beer Kitchen & Taproom
16087 Perry Hwy, Warrendale, PA 15086 Run Veterinary Hospital
728 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Pet Hospital – Pittsburgh
807 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Park Baptist Church
2470 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 Bar & Grille
2310 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Roots Salon
560 Adams Shoppes, Mars, PA 16046 Beauty Bar
2612 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 Collective Salon Group
2014 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company #3
4418 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Animal Hospital
1658 PA-228, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
205 S Main St, Zelienople, PA 16063 Feed – McCandless
9190 Covenant Ave, Building A1, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 – McCandless
165 Blazier Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Arcadia
5321 William Flinn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Parents Basement 106 S Main St, Butler, PA 16001
NOSH & CURD
113 Grand Ave, Mars, PA 16046

📍 WEST
Supplies Plus – Robinson Township
1100 Settlers Ridge Center Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Dog Winery
7425 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071 412
400 S Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
📍 SOUTH
’s Hardware
600 Washington Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 Alley Brewing Company
2975 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 & Tony’s Gyros
2935 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
The Pet Salon
2101 Greentree Road Suite B 109 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

From all of us at Paws Across Pittsburgh, thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for animals in rescue. We truly couldn’t do this work without such an amazing community behind us. 🐾❤️

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve!
Wishing you a holiday of peace, stillness,
and time with loved ones.

The studio is closed for the holidays, and I will be unreachable until the New Year, to spend time slowing down with family. (ie; see always reminding us to take time to be still 🐶)

As a friendly reminder, I am not selling gift cards this season so that I can better focus on my existing client base and balance family time.

There’s still time to donate to to help support foster pets waiting for their forever home.
Thank you to all who have supported so far!

See you in the New Year & God bless!

❤️-NJ