04/07/2026
hello everyone!
i’m sure many of you have noticed it’s been rather quiet over here. recently, i have made the decision to hold sessions a few days out of the month and make all sessions by appointment only, with booking done by contacting me directly. i apologize to all clients this affects, especially since i know that many of you enjoyed being able to make next-day appointments. this month, i will for sure be in office next thursday (the 9th) and the 28th, and will open up more days towards the end of the month if there is interest!
i’ve decided to just be honest in my reasoning, as people will talk either way so i would rather the truth be what’s out there. throughout most of my childhood and adolescence i had a very difficult time growing up due to many repeated traumatic events and situations that deeply affected my growth and brain chemistry. due to these events, i have developed C-PTSD. below i have attached a series of images that i feel accurately describes how C-PTSD feels for me to hopefully explain both how it developed and affects me everyday. before beginning the massage therapy program, i was in consistent therapy for years and in pursuit of finalizing my diagnosis, until i no longer had insurance. regaining these benefits and picking therapy back up is a huge reason why returning to my prior job is what’s best for me right now. being in armstrong has been a constant reminder of my past, and it has been extremely unhealthy for my mental state to work in a town where i run into individuals who caused detrimental harm to me throughout my life. due to this, i see no future for myself in this town, and while i do love seeing many of my clients, i have to do what’s best for me. i can’t help in the healing of others in a place where my wounds are being torn open.
i would also just like to say that any racist “humor” said in relation to my partner will result in the immediate termination of a session from now on. i will no longer host clients who believe it’s okay to joke/make threats about my boyfriend being deported, especially since he is a LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT and has lived in the US since he was in elementary school, not that it’s anyone’s business. it does not matter what side of the political aisle you fall on to me, these comments are not okay. no amount of money is worth the disrespect towards myself and my partner.
when i made the decision to take space in armstrong, i was so wrapped up in the joys and excitement of working so closely with one of my dearest friends. i told myself i could put all of this aside for this opportunity, and i tried, but i am not someone who can ignore what’s inside for long, be it a blessing and a curse. still, i am so appreciative for all i have learned during my time here and every laugh and happy moment i have shared with those who have trusted me to work on them. as far as my career as a massage therapist goes, i plan to eventually pursue working in hospice, as i truly feel like end-of-life care is something that i am truly good at and can make a difference in.
i apologize for the long post, a bit of oversharing, and any inconvenience these changes may cause. if you have any questions, please reach out to me personally. thank you.
