Intent Bodywork by Destiny Marie, LMT

03/14/2026

📚 Story time! 📚

As most of you know, I am currently 25 weeks🤰🏼 with my third little love. Well, this past January I landed myself in the ER at 19 weeks pregnant…

Cause❓ Difficulty breathing & sharp chest pains, particularly in my L side.

After X-ray, scans for clots in legs, palpating, ultrasound on baby, blood work & being hooked up to EKG- they concluded baby and I were healthy.

I thought well, that’s good. But why ❗️the hell❗️ do I feel like this?

Doc told me I could do a CT scan for worst case scenario which would be a blood clot in the lungs. I opted out because my intuition told me that wasn’t the issue nor did I want to do a CT scan while pregnant.

Doc let me go with the *chance* of blood clot in lungs or more likely, 👐🏻MUSCULOSKELETAL👐🏻 dysfunction. No further recommendation for ease of pain, as I am pregnant and he can’t give me meds anyways.

Interesting.

I booked a chiropractic adjustment and massage asap. 💆🏼‍♀️

Come to find out I had 5 ribs out and my muscles were SO tense, assisting my ribs in being pulled out, causing these symptoms.

After a waste of over 7k at the ER, I could have been more productive in my personal healthcare. Keeping up with massages and even chiropractics, which people often doubt the effectiveness of.

Massage is health care. Chiropractics can save you the feeling of a heart attack. I hope this helps someone! 🙌🏻

03/13/2026

Hi 👋🏻, it’s time for an update.

My business has scaled back for 2026, but my passion for massage remains strong. I’m focusing on providing bodywork for my current clientele, with the motive to expand in 2027.

I’ve rebranded as ‘Intent Bodywork by Destiny Marie, LMT’, reflecting my commitment to purposeful, therapeutic massages tailored to each clients individual needs.

Why “Intent Bodywork”❓

•Intent• this word suggests purposeful, mindful, therapeutic touch, which is exactly what I aim to achieve.

•Bodywork• a professional modern term for massage. This term helps crush past stigmas of massage; allowing people to lean into the idea that massage therapy is more than just relaxation. It’s a form of healthcare.

I’m excited to see what 2027 has in store and beyond thankful for your ongoing support. 🤍

02/10/2026

Just gonna leave this here!

01/06/2026

Jade is my personal massage therapist! (located in Springfield, MO) Her healing hands are great with fascial work and hip pain. She is intuitive and she is also a ✨CERTIFIED MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE✨ therapist. Give her a follow!

01/04/2026

It’s with great pleasure that I celebrate the first anniversary of my massage business and acknowledge the valued support I’ve received. 🍾🎊

Bookings for February through May are now available online, and I’ll be scaling back my practice for the next six months due to an exciting pregnancy.

We’re thrilled to discover we’re having a baby girl, the final addition to our family and our only daughter. 🎀

Thank you for understanding! I’ll check in again soon!

11/05/2025

I am booked up through the end of the year, I am extremely grateful that I have stayed busy!!

With that being said, I have some wonderful news to share.. 🎊
I am expecting my third little blessing! 🤰🏼In light of the challenges of morning sickness, pregnancy fatigue, and managing my personal life - I have chosen to limit my schedule to Sunday’s only, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1st. 📆

While my loyal clients will take priority, I will have some availability for new clients. Please do not hesitate to reach out to inquire about potential openings. I am excited to dedicate one day a week to massage therapy and continue serving my existing clients.
Following the arrival of my baby, I plan to expand my availability. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time! 🙌🏻

I am proud of the solid foundation I have established for my business this year and look forward to maintaining its growth while expanding my family. 🥳

10/28/2025

Instagram giveaway!

🎃 No tricks, just treats… for your pelvic floor & more!

We’re getting into the spooky spirit with a Halloween GIVEAWAY! 🕸️

One lucky winner will score:
-FREE 60 minute pelvic floor therapy evaluation at The 417 Female ($200 value)

-The 417 Female T shirt

-FREE Dry Needle Eval + treat from .pt ($150 value)

-FREE 30 minute massage with ($65 value)

-$60 off 1-hour full body lymphatic massage from .touch

-$100 gift card to Lululemon 😍 (Lululemon not associated with this giveaway)

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow ALL accounts!
.pt .touch
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend who’s all about holistic wellness 💪

Share this post to your story + tag us! 🫶

Winner announced Friday, October 31st! 👻

Because a whole and healthy body is the real treat. 😉

10/08/2025

I am dropping by to share a few things on my mind:

• A heads up that the new year will have some changes, details will be shared closer to time. 🎊
• As I am not overly active in sharing on this page, I strive to have 90% of my client base generated through word of mouth. 💌
• I am prompt in responding to messages on here, let’s chat! 📲
• My sincere appreciation goes to clients who have shown their support throughout the year, including those who have tipped generously and ensured full payment for rescheduled appointments. 🥇

I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful client base!

10/02/2025

Important!

Heads up, friends!

We want to let you know about an upcoming road project that may affect your drive to our The 417 Female between October 5 – November 4.

🚧 MoDOT will be working on the Route CC/J bridge over U.S. 65, and eastbound lanes will be closed for 30 days. Westbound lanes will stay open, but traffic delays are expected in the Ozark area.

👉 If you have an appointment during this time, please plan a little extra travel time. Detours will be clearly marked, but traffic may be heavier than usual.

We appreciate your patience as these improvements are made in our community, and we’ll be here to welcome you when you arrive! 💛

09/03/2025

The👏🏻 body👏🏼 keeps👏🏽 score.👏🏾

08/28/2025

This post serves as a reminder that my approach as a massage therapist differs from others. I aim to focus on your discomfort, not to do a traditional full-body massage routine.

I listen to your pain complaints.
I hear your needs.
I focus on areas that need improvement.
I apply my knowledge.
I care to heal your pain & I want you to walk out feeling a difference.

My motivation for offering massages in this manner stems from my own experiences requiring this form of care! 🙌🏻

08/24/2025