02/25/2026
Three years ago in February I officially launched Grace & Wellness Massage Therapy!
As I was reflecting on this and all the recent milestones and celebrations of the business, I remembered something.
When I was in the early stages of planning, I was catching up with an old friend. We had lost touch over the years and I couldn’t wait to share with her that after taking some time off to be a stay at home mom, that I was making plans to go back to massage therapy and open a business.
Instead of encouragement from her, I received quite the opposite. She chucked at my idea. I don’t even remember what she said next. But it wasn’t positive.
Her responds surprised me. But I was so on fire with the plan I had already set in motion that it didn’t slow me down whatsoever. But a much younger me likely would have stopped and second guessed the whole thing.
I’m sharing this as a reminder to you that not everyone will love your ideas and that’s ok. Never seek counsel from anyone who’s doing less than you.
Here we are today, 3 years later with full books and a full heart. I owe it all to the best clients in the world and the people that have cheered me on the entire way! I’m grateful for you all and know that I wouldn’t be here without you!
📸Claire Petersen Photography
