Sweet Willow Massage & Wellness

11/12/2025

I have an urgent request for items needed for Mutual Aid in Baltimore. I'm not going to create an Amazn wishlist. If you'd like to contribute, DM for my address and I'll make sure the items get to my friends at The Bloom Collective

Please also see the request on the graphic for products with less toxins where possible.

ID: Bloom Collective Mutual Aid Items:
Baby Diapers and Pull-Ups
Baby & Body Wipes
Pads and tampons
Adult Underwear (Depends, etc.)
Baby toiletries
Body and Hair Care Products
Laundry Detergent
Toilet Paper
Household Cleaning Products
Hand Sanitizer and Hand Soaps
Grocery Store Gift Cards

11/10/2025

Sending so much love to our friends at The Womb Room. I know many of you have found great comfort and support at TWR over the years, at both locations. Please make sure folks know about the shift to virtual platforms until further notice.

🚨 Due to a fire in the Castle building, The Womb Room will be shifting to VIRTUAL. 🚨

All in person classes will be virtual until further notice.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and will continue to share updates as they become available.

10/27/2025

Why I mention this to my clients❤️ Thanks Dr. Bryant Harris of TruCentered Chiropractic Care for sharing this.

10/23/2025

This week is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA . When making small talk with people, most folks typically have a story to tell about a massage experience or how massage therapy helped them.

So, in the comments below, share why you get massages and feel free to tag your favorite massage therapist/practice. I love being able to give others a shoutout. If you're not local to Baltimore, list where they are located.

10/21/2025

We're chatting about National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, this week. The American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA , the professional organization I have been a member of for 21 years conducts consumer surveys regularly. One of the stats I love is that 94% of the folks they surveyed believe that massage is effective in reducing pain.

I see this in my clients with endometriosis, fertility treatments, my clients who are preparing to birth, clients who have birthed, clients who are recovering from pregnancy losses, clients who have undergone cancer related surgeries and treatments, even my clients on hospice.

Pain management is a really important part of supporting one's quality of life. When physical pain is under control or reduced, mental health is greatly impacted, as well. I truly believe that utilizing massage therapy it can be a life-saving tool.

How has massage therapy helped you with your pain?

10/20/2025

This week is National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, originally launched by American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA. It's a week filled with awareness and education around massage therapy; the benefits, the modalities, consumer surveys, etc etc. I'm going to take a different approach this week, starting with today's posts.

Slide 2: Massage isn't just a luxury
Slide 3: It is a vital part of your healthcare team
Slide 4: I acknowledge cost can be prohibitive
Slide 5: We know the healthcare system needs an overhaul
Slide 6: Until insurance changes, businesses need to be sustainable
Slide 7: Access to care even applies to Wellness modalities.

For most of my 20+ year career in this field, people seek out massage because they feel better. The trickle effect of just how deep the impact of massage & bodywork is, is truly fascinating and imperative for many. For my oncology clients, and my reproductive health clients, the impact is significant on both the mental and physical health. Quality of life, quality of dying can be positively influenced with this support. The more and more I've seen it over the years, I feel it to my core that the system has to change to make services more accessible. I currently work with 2 hospital systems to ensure access to care for their cancer patients. In the last 365 days, I have supported 154 cancer patients.

For dealing with reproductive issues, massage can give them a coping tool to managing their stress hormones, serotonin, cortisol, epinephrine, and more. When pain management is a struggle, we support the nervous system in a multitude of ways. In the past 365 days, I have supported over 200 incredible humans with reproductive health support.

I am, and always be eternally grateful to be able to show up and do this work. My name is Jessie and I LOVE being a massage therapist.

10/18/2025

10/17/2025

🌿2026 Schedule is OPEN -

Image of Jessie, owner of Sweet Willow Massage & Wellness LLC sitting on a massage table with sheets and a blanket.

10/14/2025

Let's talk about massage after loss. The biggest teachers on this subject aren't the people I've trained with, but those who have trusted me in their tender moments. Here are a few little insights for you or someone you know.

🌱 Judgement free zone, all types of pregnancy losses and infant losses are welcome on the table
🌱 You are in control. You can say what is or isn't off limits. You can say "pause", you can say "stop".
🌱 Body dismorphia is real, and can be a challenge for folks after loss. Lack of control over one's body can be overwhelming and disconnecting.
🌱 Space to just be. Sometimes the nervous system just needs a safe space to land. Without expectations, only to be nurtured.
🌱 Should always have options. You'll be given choices for what sounds good for each session. Autonomy is so important, always, and especially for grievers.

What questions do you have about massage after loss?