Lion & Sage Bodywork, 9 Deering Street, Portland, ME (2026)

04/17/2026

Today's new moon in Aires is a synergistic pairing with the Solar Plexus chakra. Both fall under the Warrior archetype and have powerful influences on our lives-yet balance is the key. Chakras are like the fulcrum of a seesaw-too much pivoting in either direction throws you off center.

☀️Solar Plexus Chakra ☀️

"Lustrous Jewel": Our personal powerhouse, our gut instincts.

Balanced: "The Warrior" shines with inner strength, resilience, confidence, purpose and has a definitive sense of self. You know your intrinsic value. You have impeccable integrity and character and embody kindness, love and respect. You know your worth and exercise healthy boundaries. Balanced ego.

Unbalanced: "The Servant" is a slave to the ego and/or to others needs and approval. Their identity & worth are anchored to the external world. They giver their power away by seeking confirmation/approval from others. There is a high degree of separation between self & others often leading to manipulation, objectifying and controlling tendencies. Too much or too little ego.

Ways to balance your Solar Plexus:

☀️Sun exposure(elusive as it is🫩), get outside!
☀️Break up your routine. Take risks. Do something different. Eplore new areas and cultures.
☀️Core strengthening activities: Yoga, Pilates & Tae Kwon Do
☀️Abdominal breath work & meditation
☀️Let go of unhealthy attachments/relationships, sources of constant resistance, chaos, anger and fear.

Self-care IS self love & self respect. 💛

03/18/2026

🔼The Sacral Chakra 🔼

"The dwelling place of one's self" - it is the center of our feelings, intimacy and creative expression.

When Balanced: "The Empress" is expressed through healthy emotions and pleasure. There is abundance and joy. Healthy boundaries, relationships, bodies and libido. Creativity flows and is easily expressed. Letting go and adapting to change. Rolling with the punches. FLOW!

When Unbalanced: "The Martyr" is critical, sour, and condemning. It is physically compulsive, addictive, obsessive, over indugent or neglectful. Emotionally unstable or numb. Manipulative, over reactive, moody or cold, rigid. Fear of intimacy and suppressed feelings. Fear of change. Lack of creativity. CONTROL!

🧍‍♀️Physically the sacral chakra is associated with the lower abdomen, pelvis and hips, ovaries/testes and our appetites. Imbalances can manifest through chronic lower back pain, reproductive issues(endometriosis, prostate..etc), kidney/urinary issues, over indulgence.

Ways to balance your Sacral Chakra:

🔸️Creative outlets: Art (painting, photography, pottery), musical instruments, write, interior design, cooking, innovation.
🔸️Activities: Water! Swimming, hydro spas, meditating or hiking near water, dancing and yoga.
🔸️Emotions: Understand, process and manage unresolved emotional wounds/patterns through journaling, counseling/spiritual advisor, meditation, shamanism.
🔸️Reproduction: address your attitude towards intimacy, pleasure and relationships.
🔸️Other: Postitive connections. Letting go of the past. Healthy, sensual delights (clean food, massage, self care), fluidity/adaptability..give up control. Healthy relationships that foster belonging. Positive emotional connections with others.

👃Essential oils: Jasmine, Cardamom, Sweet Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang

🪨Crystals: Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Orange Calcite and Carnelian

Many of us, my self included, struggle with this chakra the most.
It's important to remember that if it is not replenished/balanced it will drain all other chakras to fill itself, eventually draining the energy resources of the body...and the body is a vessel for spirit.✨️

02/17/2026

In an effort to refocus and reinforce connection to intuition, wisdom and spirituality, I'm going to re-examine each chakra, and share that focus for the next seven new moons..as a meditation and community prayer.

These are difficult times for many of us, especially for empaths. We all need resources and tools to keep our foundations solid, physically and emotionally.

🔻🔻🔻The Root Chakra 🔻🔻🔻

Many of us are feeling ungrounded, anxious, and fearful. We are vibrating in a constant fight or flight (or freeze). Our Root Chakras are unbalanced.

When Balanced- "The Mother" manifests in feelings of grounded security, peace, trust, hopeful, resourcefulness, connected with community, friends and neighbors.

When imbalanced-"The Victim" ungrounded in feelings of fear, anxiety, insecurity, negativity, despair and isolation.

🧍‍♀️Physically the Root Chakra is associated with our lower extremities, glutes, colon, bladder and especially the adrenal glands. Adrenaline/cortisol causes a cascade of physiological changes that prepares us for danger. However, constant exposure to these hormones can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, weight gain and digestive issues. Its really important to keep our nervous system regulated ( having the flexibility to respond to stress and quickly return to a a state of calm).
Balancing our Root Chakra supports nervous system regulation.

Ways to balance your Root Chakra:

⚡️Reiki & Self-Reiki: Learn Reiki! I have found this to be the fastest and most effective way balance chakras, which is why I incorporate it into my practice.

Other grounding activities: 🌲hiking- being in nature, gardening/re-potting plants. 🍝 Carbs! Have some pasta(you're welcome)! Time spent with animals/pets.🐕

👃Essential oils: cinnamon, sandalwood, patchiuli, sage, juniper, and cedar to name a few.

🪨Crystals: red jasper, hematite, tourmaline, obsidian and tiger's eye

All of these things facilitate grounding, but there is so much more we can do. There is a wealth of information out there. DM your questions!

If you are feeling ungrounded and imbalanced spend some time working on your Root Chakra. 🔻

01/22/2026

💛 Community Appreciation Post 💛

I’m so excited to announce that Courtney M is the winner of the November & December Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program food drive 90-minute massage raffle!

With over 84 donations made, I am beyond proud of this incredible community. Your generosity makes a real impact.

We are stronger together. 💪💛

Thank you for showing up, supporting one another, and helping feed our neighbors.

11/05/2025

💛 Holiday Food Drive + Massage Giveaway

I’m teaming up with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program now through December 31st to help support our community this holiday season

Bring any of the listed needed food items to your next appointment, and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a FREE 90-minute massage!

🛒 Every donation = one raffle entry
💆‍♀️ The more you give, the more chances to win!

Let’s spread warmth, kindness, and nourishment this season — together 💛

04/12/2025

Dear Valued Clients, Thank you for your continued support and trust in the care that I provide. I have a couple of quick updates to share with you.

Starting May 1st, there will be a small price increase on my massage services. This helps me keep delivering the best care with high-quality products. I really appreciate your continued support-it means everything!

The good news-I’ve added a few new offerings to the menu that I’m really excited about! (As mentioned above)

It is an absolute honor to be working with you! If you have any questions or if you are concerned about this price increase, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. I’m always happy to work something out- your continued care and access to healing support is what matters most.✨️💛

03/16/2025

Out of office 3/22 - 4/7

12/18/2024

In a world full of things, give the gift of wellness this holiday season.

Offer peace, energy, and healing with the convenience of e-gift certificates for massages (60, 75, or 90 minutes), with or without Reiki.

Treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to the care they deserve!

11/29/2024

CYBER WEEK(S)!✨️ 🎁💆‍♀️✨️

Give the gift of well-being and make a positive impact this year! For Cyber Week(s), choose between saving 10% on all E-Gift Certificates or donating 10% of your purchase to the American Civil Liberties Union. Simply enter "PEACE" to save or "ACLU" to support people's rights and freedoms.

Starting today thu 12/15/24

Link in the bio

(ACLU donations will be reflected as a full-priced E-Gift Certificate and will be tracked and donated at the end of the year. Please DM if you have any questions)

10/09/2024

Out of office until November 21st!

Thank you, my lovely clients, for keeping me CRAZY busy these past few weeks! Your kind words and visits have been good medicine for this humble girl. 🤗🙏
I can't wait to see you all in about 6 weeks. (updated availability posts/emails to come)

Be well 💛

06/15/2024

I'm fortunate to be part of the LGBTQIA+ Portland community. During these times of increasing adversity, I'm proud to hold a safe space for anyone who needs it. Cheers to the power of belonging.

Happy Pride from my family to yours!

04/14/2024

I'm thrilled and deeply honored to participate in the Rock Around the World Fundraising event. The proceeds will directly benefit the Make it Happen program, which supports language minority students in achieving academic excellence and college readiness.

The event will include international dancing, featuring dance instruction with performers from Cambodia, Afghanistan, India, and Cuba, among others! International cuisine, and over 50 silent auction items.

There are still tickets available (21 and over to attend)– join in the fun on April 26th and help make a difference!

For tickets:
https://www.portlandschools.org/rock

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