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Mandamine Massage Therapy, 817A King Street Suite #306, Alexandria, VA (2026)

02/13/2026

Dear clients and friends,

We are coming up on February 14th. For some, it is beautiful and joyful. For others, it can feel lonely. And for still others, it is simply a day to get through. But there is one thing people sometimes forget. No matter how you feel about Valentine’s Day, there is one person everyone should begin by appreciating. You.

All the love you show starts with yourself. You are worthy. You deserve good things. You deserve care.

What I love most about Valentine’s Day is not the cards or flowers or expectations. It is the invitation to turn love inward. To celebrate ourselves. It is a beautiful moment to pause and offer yourself the same warmth you so freely give to others.

Have you ever stood in front of a mirror and said, “I love you”? Every day is a good day to do that. Valentine’s Day is an especially powerful one.

While the custom of giving a valentine has lasted for centuries, the importance of self love is timeless.
There are many meaningful ways to show yourself love. Practice self compassion. Set boundaries. Choose activities that bring joy. Forgive yourself. Replace negative self talk with words that uplift. And one of the most powerful ways to care for yourself is to prioritize your physical and mental health.

You know where I am going with this. Massage therapy.

Scheduling a massage for yourself is an act of love. It says your body matters. Your peace matters. Your well being matters. It is a conscious decision to nourish yourself.

Of course, massage therapy gift certificates also make beautiful Valentine’s gifts for friends, family, and that special someone in your life. If you would like to give the gift of rest and renewal, contact Mandamine Massage of Old Town Alexandria. It truly is a gift that keeps on giving.

But first, remember this. You are the special someone in your own life. You are wonderful. You are worthy. Celebrate yourself. Take care of yourself. As the classic L’Oréal Paris line reminds us, “Because you’re worth it.”

Big, joyful love to you all,
Amanda
Mandamine Massage

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02/07/2026

Dear clients and friends,

February arrives with Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love that has roots far older than greeting cards and chocolates. One of its predecessors, the Roman festival of Lupercalia, honored Pan and Juno, deities associated with love, fertility, purification, and health. At its core, the tradition was less about romance and more about renewal, clearing away what no longer served, and supporting well-being.

With that spirit in mind, I wanted February’s featured essential oil blend to reflect purification, uplift, and gentle restoration.

Each month at Mandamine Massage of Old Town Alexandria, I select an essential oil or blend to support the season and the needs I see most often in my clients. After some research and reflection, I chose doTERRA’s Arise Enlightening Blend. It is a blend I return to again and again for its ability to uplift the mood, ease stress, and create a sense of clarity and calm, even during challenging or demanding times.

You're invited to head over to my blog to learn more, https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/aromatherapy-massage-series-february-and-arise

01/30/2026

Dear clients and friends,

Today a good friend texted me a picture of her freshly shoveled driveway and walkway with the caption, “Everything hurts.” I think we can all relate.

Here in Northern Virginia, and at Mandamine Massage of Old Town Alexandria, we just weathered a bit of a snow-apocalypse, and many of us are still digging ourselves out. That includes you, my clients and friends. This makes it the perfect time to talk about shoveling snow and massage therapy.

If there was ever a moment when massage therapy can make a real difference, it’s right after a storm like this. Shoveling snow puts intense, unfamiliar strain on the body, and massage therapy is one of the best recovery tools to help restore balance and support healing.

Even if you exercise regularly, lift weights, and do all the right things to stay strong, shoveling snow challenges muscles in ways we do not often use. It commonly leads to soreness or pain in the back, shoulders, neck, and arms. Massage therapy helps reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and increase flexibility, all of which support recovery. Even a single session can provide noticeable relief.

Read more here: https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/shoveling-snow-and-massage-therapy

01/25/2026

Dear clients and friends,

This week for our Mandamine Massage Therapy of Old Town Alexandria, our blog is a fun one! And that’s because I thought I’d check into what “the world” is saying are the hottest trends in massage therapy, and which of them we here at Mandamine Massage are either already doing, or decided are not for us. I think you’ll find it as interesting as I did! Read more on my blog, https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/massage-therapy-trends-for-2026

01/20/2026

Dear clients and friends,

You know that expression, “May you live in interesting times”? Interesting times can be hard on every part of us, our bodies, minds, and spirits. Life can become challenging very quickly, sometimes when we least expect it. When that happens, sleep is often the first thing to suffer.

Recently, several clients have mentioned their Apple Watches confirming just two or three hours of sleep a night. That kind of exhaustion takes a toll. So what can be done?

I may sound repetitive here, but massage therapy truly can help. Whatever we are moving through emotionally or physically, massage therapy supports deeper rest, calms the nervous system, and helps restore balance. Head to my blog to learn how:
https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/massage-therapy-helps-sleepless-nights

01/09/2026

Dear friends and clients,

Happy New Year. As we step into 2026, I hope you are focusing your hopes and intentions on what brings you joy, balance, and a sense of ease. I hold all the best in my thoughts for you as this new year begins.

As winter settles in, I want to talk about something that affects many of us, sometimes quietly and sometimes quite strongly, seasonal affective disorder, often called SAD.

During the winter months, many people notice shifts in mood that tend to begin as the days grow shorter and ease as the light returns. Feeling low, unmotivated, or emotionally flat during this time is more common than many people realize.

Symptoms of SAD can include:
Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Irritability, frustration, or restlessness
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
Decreased energy, fatigue, or feeling slowed down
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Changes in sleep or appetite, or unplanned weight changes
Physical aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive discomfort without a clear cause

Millions of people experience SAD, and it occurs more often in women than in men. Living in this region places us somewhere in the middle, not as extreme as farther north, but still noticeably affected by reduced daylight compared to sunnier climates. Which brings us to an important question. Can massage therapy help when we are feeling low during the darker months?

Absolutely, head over to my blog to learn more.

https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/welcoming-the-new-year-with-care-during-the-winter-months

01/01/2026

Dear clients and friends,

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! I wish you bright days ahead, along with health, balance, and prosperity in the year to come.

With the new year comes a new essential oil blend, chosen to begin January with grounded energy and positive intention.

This month, we are celebrating winter and wellness with Midnight Forest. I invite you head over to my blog, to read more about this blend and why I have chosen it to share with you to begin 2026!

https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/aromatherapy-massage-series-january-and-midnight-forest

12/12/2025

December in Old Town: Celebrate the Holidays at Mandamine Massage

Dear clients and friends,

We all know it is December, and the colder weather proves it. Here at Mandamine Massage, we enjoyed the lively chaos and Christmas cheer of the annual Scottish Walk in Old Town, with bagpipes playing right outside the studio. It felt like the perfect start to the season.

Head to my blog to see what fun and festive events are happening in and around Old Town this December. https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/december-in-old-town-celebrate-the-holidays-at-mandamine-massage

A quick reminder that the annual massage package deal is now available. It is limited each year and makes a meaningful gift for yourself or someone you love. Choose three 60 minute massages or two 90 minute massages for 300 dollars. I am grateful to offer this each year as a thank you to my wonderful clients. To purchase, simply buy a gift card for 300 dollars or email me if you would like to arrange a physical card to gift a loved one.

Email me at: mandaminemassage@gmail.com or head to https://www.mandaminemassage.com/to purchase a digital gift card.

12/06/2025

Dear clients and friends,

It is December, can you believe it? I am choosing to think positive and borrow from Kate Bush, very timely since Stranger Things is returning, and say that December will be magic again. This season gives us so many chances to notice small moments of comfort and beauty, and I hope you find plenty of both.

Part of that magic comes from this month’s featured essential oil blend, Yule Log. It is called the scent of togetherness, and that feels exactly right for this time of year. Yule Log is a warm, woodsy blend that creates an inviting atmosphere and supports a sense of calm. It includes cedarwood, siam wood, coconut extract, sandalwood, nootka, cistus, labdanum, benzoin, and celery seed.

Head over to my blog for a closer look at some of the most impactful elements of the blend: https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/aromatherapy-massage-series-december-and-yule-log

11/28/2025

Dear clients and friends,

As we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, I want to send my heartfelt wishes for a happy, healthy, joyful holiday. Also, please be safe out there if you are one of the brave souls who greet the sunrise on Black Friday. I admire your commitment.

The holidays are an important time to support small businesses. I am grateful for your continued support of Mandamine Massage of Old Town Alexandria.

This is also the perfect moment to think about the friends and family members who desperately need massage therapy. Now is the time to be creative and thoughtful, and give them a gift that brings real comfort. When I say massage is “the gift that keeps on giving,” it is absolutely true. Many of you who read my blog know how many ways massage can improve our lives. In a world already filled with stress and challenges, that matters.

Mandamine Massage is offering gift certificates for December. You can choose either three sixty minute massages or two ninety minute massages for three hundred dollars. It is a meaningful way to say, “your well being matters,” or “here is a chance to relax,” or anything else you want to give from the heart. And of course, this includes you. You are welcome to give yourself the same care, because you are worth it.

Contact Mandamine Massage to take advantage of this offer. Every year I receive a wave of gift certificate orders, and I love seeing how much kindness you show to the people in your life. Email me at mandaminemassage@gmail.com

I look forward to connecting with you. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a bright start to the holiday season.

Stay merry and bright,
Amanda
Mandamine Massage of Old Town Alexandria

11/23/2025

Dear clients and friends,

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, many of us are planning menus, sorting out travel, and thinking about who we will be sharing the holiday with. It is a day spent with people we care about, whether that is family or our chosen community. With that comes the familiar experience of trying a dish we feel obligated to eat, even when we know it might not sit well. Maybe that is not true for you, but here at Mandamine Massage Therapy of Old Town Alexandria, I hear plenty of stories.

Whether it is oyster stuffing, an experimental casserole, or simply the result of loving every dish a little too much, holiday meals can sometimes lead to indigestion and general tummy trouble. This is one of the many moments when massage therapy can help.

Head over to my blog to read more: https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/massage-therapy-and-holiday-indigestion

11/14/2025

Dear clients and friends,

Now that the wind is blustering and the temperatures are dropping, Old Town Alexandria is beginning to look a lot like the holidays. I wanted to share a roundup of November events that bring some early seasonal magic to our neighborhood. I will send a follow-up in December since the calendar fills quickly this time of year!

Southern Living recently named Alexandria the perfect town for a Hallmark Christmas movie. Whether or not you are a Hallmark fan, it is hard to disagree. Condé Nast Traveler also included Alexandria in its list of cities that go all out for Christmas. Lights and decorations are already appearing up and down King Street, and November is when the festivities begin.

Head to my blog to view my picks for November in Old Town. https://www.mandaminemassage.com/s/stories/november-happenings-in-old-town-alexandria-2

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