Ocracoke Massage & Wellness

12/18/2025

Happy Thursday!!

Just sharing a wee post from my herbal products page in case some of y'all might be interested in the goings-on within that realm.

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Behold my ridiculous mug getting excited about herbal stocking stuffers!

❄️ I've got home-made products to meet your beloved's witchy needs, stocked and on hand, and customized products are always an option... we're talking immune support, gut support, nervous system calming blends, breakfast tea blends, first aid... you name it! ❄️

🌟 Pre-bagged herbal teas:
$15 per bag (each containing approximately 70 servings of tea) OR 3 bags for $40

🌟 Herbal extracts:
$20 per 2oz bottle OR 3 for $50

🌟 First aid salve:
$25 per 4oz tin (the big mamma jamma) OR 3 for $60

All products are made by me using all certified organic ingredients, and curated with all the love, good cheer, and just a smidgen of sass. 😌

Shoot me a message and set up a delivery or porch pick up time. 😁

12/16/2025

Hi, you cooty booties!

It's not too late to procure a gift certificate good for Massage, Herbal Facial (seen happening below...I know, I know it's time for a fresh photo shoot 😆), Body Scrub, or any combination of these services, before the big day arrives.

I've been delivering, preparing for porch or Castle pick-up, and I've even mailed a few off island.
🤗 Holler if you wanna get on that train.

Wishing you all a Blessed Yule, Merry Christmas, Peaceful Solstice, and Happy Hanukkah!

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12/10/2025

Hiya cuties! Did you know that Ocracoke Massage & Wellness is located on an historic Ocracoke site? The Castle Bed and Breakfast was one of the original "resorts" of the island, founded by Sam Jones, entrepreneur and avid horse enthusiast. In fact, the Castle was built in such a way as to accommodate his horse, Ikey D, to exist indoors. 🥰

Both Sam and Ikey have been peacefully laid to rest at Springer's Point, and you can respectfully walk among their final resting places at the nature preserve.

Another fun fact: the young boy in the photo below is my late Father-in-law, Lindsey B Howard, one of the sweetest souls and true Ocracoke gems to have ever graced this community with their presence.

Get excited about this place's history! And we'll see y'all in the spring if not sooner!

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12/03/2025

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12/03/2025

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Want to give an idea for a nifty gifty this holiday season? Gift certificates abound, sweet friends!
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12/02/2025

Happy December!

As we enter the home stretch for 2025, I find myself reflecting on all the blessings (and hardships) this year has brought. At the risk of sounding trite and cliché, these are my takeaways from the year...

Everyday is a gift, truly. Hold those you love as tightly as possible. Value your health. Eat, drink, and laugh with mindfulness. Be kind, always. Learn from mistakes. Nurture your anger, rather than suppress it. And don't take yourself so seriously.

What are some lessons you've received this year?

11/22/2025

Come kick off our week of giving thanks with me, tomorrow (Sunday the 23rd) at 10AM, for an All Levels Flow class at Ocracoke Island Yoga Studio!

Gratitude has a very distinct feeling in the body. It's a feeling of warmth, spaciousness, and light. With practice, this feeling can exist indefinitely. Let's make it happen!

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11/21/2025

In 2010, I had the good pleasure of traveling to Thailand for the first time to study Thai Massage. This was my first introduction to bodywork and would be the catalyst that sparked my ever-growing fascination with the miracle that is our physical vessel: our body.

Thai Massage differs from what many might associate with "conventional" massage. It's practiced on a matted floor, and the recipient is fully clothed throughout the duration of the session. It uses gentle rocking, rhythmic compression, and passive range of motion (stretches and joint manipulation) to create an experience of deep release and nervous system tonification.

Would Thai Massage be a good fit for your body?
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11/18/2025

Howdy Ho! It's still November, y'all! 😁 So, it's not too late to take advantage of a $70 massage if you happen to be a teacher/staff member at Ocracoke School! 🙌

As we approach Thanksgiving, I can't help but acknowledge my gratitude for the marvelous team of people who make our school so special. What a gift! ❤️

11/13/2025

Stream of Consciousness/Vulnerable post alert:

I am not a healer. Sometimes I even second-guess my care-taking capabilities. Lately I've been reflecting on the hardships that come with aging, child-rearing, professionalism, and the monotony of daily life, while simultaneously trying to maintain a sense of self, and there are days when it all just feels like too much. There are days when the tools that I have in my kit, Yoga & Meditation, my plethora of herbal remedies, and even the power of Mother Nature herself, are simply not enough to curb the feeling of helplessness that follows me to bed at night. And being in the industry that I'm in, having these thoughts contributes to my feeling of hypocrisy; that I'm playing the part of the "Wellness practicioner" when I, myself, am sometimes existentially unwell.

This is not a pity post. Please believe me. I feel compelled to share these thoughts, because I think there are so many of us out there who feel similarly, but they do so alone, which is also my usual tactic.

We are all, collectively and individually, on a journey to move through this existence, doing the very best we can, day by day, and if there's one thing I absolutely know in my heart, it's that there is no one, finite, single path that is correct for all humans. There is no magic pill, one-size-fits-all method to maintaining sanity in this increasingly hostile world.

One discipline I'm trying to implement is that of checking my judgment towards others' methods, checking my obsessive thoughts surrounding things that are beyond my control, and checking my anger. My hope is that this will organically evolve into having a bit more tenderness when looking inward and thus make me a better wife, daughter, mother, sister, friend, and professional.

Peace, Love, & Patience
- Kate

11/11/2025

Sending out big love and gratitude to the human beings, past and present, who have sacrificed so much for our safety, with honor and integrity.

As the daughter and grand-daughter (and more recently daughter-in-law) of U.S.Veterans, I have heard tales of the struggles that war entails, and I can't even begin to imagine the gravity of the risk.

Our hearts are with you today and everyday.
Love, blessings, and peace 🙏💞

(Pictured are my Dad, Danny McNally, who served in the Army during Vietnam, as well as his dad, Howard McNally, who served in the Army during WWII... can you guess which one in the photo is my grand-dad? 😉)

11/03/2025