Roots Massage & Bodywork, LLC

08/03/2025

Welcome to the first Sunday in August! I love this month as it invites a special shift in mood — slower, softer, and steeped in sunlight. For many, August marks the final stretch of summer. For me, it’s a personal favorite. It’s the season of our family vacations, a time carved out for connection, presence, and the memories that linger long after the bags are unpacked.

There’s something about these days that invites stillness for me. I find myself drawn outdoors even more, seeking quiet moments in the sun. With eyes closed and face tilted to the sky, I breathe in the warm air. It’s more than a pause — it’s another reset. The tension dissolves. The mind stills. And for a moment, everything feels alright.

What does August mean to you?

08/03/2025

While out running errands today, I asked my husband to pull over so I could gather a beautiful mullein plant—it turned an ordinary drive into a little adventure.

Once home, I got to work preparing for the season ahead. I started a jar of tincture with the soft, silvery leaves, thinking of fall and the rhythm of back-to-school time. Next, I’ll be cleaning the roots to make a second tincture. There’s something grounding about working with plants this way—it feels like a quiet conversation with the earth. I’m really enjoying this new journey of exploring plant medicine.

07/08/2025

Would you drive your car without oil?
Of course not—it would break down in no time and cost hundreds to thousands of dollars to fix.
Just like a car needs oil to run smoothly, your body needs water to function at its best. Staying hydrated helps lubricate your muscles, joints, ligaments, fascia, and organs. This not only reduces pain but also improves mobility and overall movement.
Drink up—your body will thank you! 💧

07/06/2025

The Japanese have studied the benefits of Shinrin Yoku, forest bathing, and often prescribe the practice to people whose energy has been disconnected to nature. Studies have shown that a walk in nature, while focusing one’s attention on the world around them, touching plants (non-poisonous of course), can greatly improve their energy and mood. I feel especially connected to nature and find that when I am indoors for too long, my mental health suffers. When I’m out there, I focus my attention on the sights and sounds around me. The plants often catch my eye and apparently this time, I have caught their eyes too! 🌳👀 How does nature make you feel?

07/01/2025

Welcome to July! I have been enjoying the longer days and shorter nights, trying to make time to soak up the vitamin D and earth ions as much as I can (safely of course). My July schedule is fully booked at this time, but summer always inspires adventures, which I highly encourage! That means sometimes things change suddenly, which means we pivot! If you’d like to be added to my waitlist to get first dibs about any last minute openings, please reach out via text or DM. I’m currently booking August dates, so let me know if you’re interested in securing a spot. Hope you all are enjoying your summer!

06/25/2025

I’ve recently stepped into a long-awaited journey—studying herbalism, a path that has quietly called to me for quite a few years. Our first gathering was just two weeks ago, and already, I feel the stirrings of something ancient and beautiful. This class is but a shallow dip into the deep well of wisdom that my ancestors once held, yet even this gentle beginning feels like a homecoming. I look forward to my journey ahead.

06/24/2025

It’s hot, but the shade is sweet! I’m absorbing this book while balancing the energies of the natural world surrounding corporate life during my lunch hour. ☮️💜🕉️🌳☀️🔥

06/20/2025

Happy Summer Solstice! I am definitely a four seasons girl. Each and every season has its own unique feelings and energy that call my attention. Summer, for me, sends messages of growth, grounding, stability, and peace. The plants all around us offer reminders that it’s time to root in and absorb the benefits of the season.

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I began this lovely morning by honoring those energies. I stepped outside barefoot into a patch of clover (we do not kill “weeds” in our yard) to absorb the healing earth ions. I turned my face toward the east in the direction of the rising sun to absorb the golden light that transforms to vitamin D in our bodies. We are basically a plant too! I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with life-sustaining oxygen. I walked over and sniff my hydrangeas, which have begun to share their colorful beauty with us. I instantly felt lighter, my shoulders no longer up to my ears, background stress melting away.

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My dog wanted to join in the solstice morning appreciation, as he begged to come out and join me. I clicked on his leash and he carefully stepped his paws into another clover patch, sniffing the world all around. The temperature is just perfect for him at this moment, so I encourage him to explore some more. He padded his way through the yard to the sidewalk, sniffing and absorbing all of the information he could find along the way.

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I am excited for this new season. I am ready for all of the beautiful energy it brings into our lives. I hope you can get out there and absorb it too! Cheers! 🌳🌱🐾🍄🌞🌈🪻

06/08/2025

It’s the season of peonies and roses! Roses are connected to the heart chakra and helps us heal from past griefs. The rose is a powerful healer with one of the highest vibration of all flowers. Just looking at them, being near them, smelling them, and touching them, can invoke feelings of peace, love, and happiness. Roses are often used for their medicinal properties and supports the skin with its anti-aging qualities.

Peonies are a symbol of good luck and prosperity.each plant’s colors offer additional energetic benefits, with my yellow encouraging new beginnings and happiness. Their short flowering means that you really need to take your time and be present with them to notice their beauty. Each plant has its own special qualities that help our systems. It’s important to connect, absorb, and appreciate all they do for us. I swear that since I’ve made a conscious effort to really connect with my plants, they have been THRIVING!

Today I noticed the beginnings of buds on my hydrangea plants and I cannot wait for these beauties to pop, for they are my absolute favorite! What are your favorite flowers? 🌹 🌻🌱🪻🪷

06/03/2025

Check out these free outdoor yoga classes offered in cities throughout the state! This is a great way to get some movement, stretching, and mindfulness in while maintaining your budget! Hope to see you out there on the mat! 🧘🏻‍♀️🕉️📿

We’re back, Connecticut! 🎉

The 2025 City Parks Program is here, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our 13th season of movement, mindfulness, and community.

From May 18 through October 12, you’ll find us in 17 parks across 4 cities, offering no-cost, accessible yoga classes led by our compassionate and welcoming local teachers.

Our classes are open to everyone — all ages, all abilities, and all experience levels.

No registration. No pressure. Just space to move, breathe, and connect in our beautiful local parks.

🟢 No-cost classes
🟢 All are welcome
🟢 17 parks | 4 cities | 1 shared community

Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, there’s a place for you here.

We can’t wait to see you in the park. 💚

05/27/2025

Check it out! I’ve got one appointment available this coming weekend, with your choice of duration. The 75 minute appointment is a Reiki Infusion Massage, to balance your physical body and energetic body. If you haven’t tried it, now is the time! Text or DM to book.