Poulsbo Healing Oasis

04/05/2026

I’ve recently expanded my schedule and am now in the office Wednesday–Sunday.

Even with the added availability, sessions are continuing to book out further in advance, and I currently have 4 openings remaining in April.

If you’ve been thinking about coming in for pain relief, mobility, or ongoing care — whether you’re a current client or new — I recommend booking ahead to find a time that works best for you.

As always, you can book online or reach out if you need help finding a time. https://poulsbohealing.noterro.com/

03/26/2026

Sunday opening 3/29 at 10:45 AM grab it now at poulsbohealing.noterro.com

03/08/2026

One thing I talk about with clients often:⁣⁣
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𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝.⁣⁣
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Many pain patterns are influenced by things like⁣⁣
• muscle tone⁣⁣
• nervous system signaling⁣⁣
• movement patterns⁣⁣
• long-standing tension habits⁣⁣
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These don’t always show up on an X-ray or MRI.⁣⁣
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Another piece people don’t always realize is that the way we think and talk about pain matters.⁣⁣
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If someone is repeatedly told things like⁣⁣
“you’re the tightest person I’ve ever worked on”⁣⁣
or⁣⁣
“this is probably something you’ll always have,”⁣⁣
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the nervous system can start to treat that pattern as permanent.⁣⁣
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The brain is constantly interpreting signals from the body, and those interpretations can influence muscle tone, protective tension, and pain sensitivity.⁣⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣⁣
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With the right kind of input — thoughtful manual therapy, movement, and better awareness of how the body is functioning — many pain patterns can change significantly.⁣⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞.⁣⁣
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Many people carry stories about their bodies that were told to them years ago.⁣⁣

It’s worth remembering that the body is adaptable, and these stories can be rewritten.

02/18/2026

Both of my upcoming spring classes are now full.

Lomilomi Introduction — April 19, 2026
Reiki Master – Level 3 — May 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who enrolled.

The next Lomilomi Introduction will be offered in September. Reiki Master is typically offered once per year.

I’m grateful for the interest and support.

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02/03/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 — 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

Emphasis is put on developing deep yet gentle touch, refining palpation, effective use of body weight, clinical application, and attuned practitioner–client connection. Cultural and spiritual context, including Hawaiian history, protocol, and oli (traditional chants), are woven into each learning experience.

Class sizes are small (4-8 students) to support individualized instruction, hands-on feedback, and a grounded learning environment.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

Deposit secures your spot.
Enrollment opens 12 weeks before class date.

𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝟖 𝐂𝐄𝐬
$180 Investment / $ 75 deposit
9:00am–6:00pm (1-hr lunch)
• Sunday, April 19, 2026 - CLASS IS FULL - reach out to be added to the waitlist.
• Sunday, September 27, 2026 (location TBD, Kitsap County)

𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 / 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞— 𝟖 𝐂𝐄s
$190 investment / $90 deposit
Fully Clothed Chair and Floor Massage Techniques
𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 - 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.
9:00am–6:00pm (1-hour lunch)
• Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location TBD (Kitsap County)

𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — 𝟏𝟔 𝐂𝐄𝐬 (2-day class)
$325 investment / $100 deposit
9:00am–6:00pm each day (1-hour lunch)
• June 6–7, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
• November 7–8, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
Location TBD (Kitsap County)

𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵.

These teachings come through my study with Barbara Helynn Robles (formerly known as Barbara Helynn Heard), and are shared with her blessing.

You can see descriptions of each class by scrolling to the bottom of the page here: https://poulsbohealing.noterro.com/

If youʻd like to receive announcements and updates on classes and continuing education, you can join the mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/poulsbohealing/classes-continuing-education-updates

01/30/2026

Practice aloha toward one another ❤️

01/28/2026

10:30 AM Friday, 1/30 - last minute opening for a 90 min session. Grab it while you can!
UPDATE: Itʻs been filled.

01/28/2026

Update: This class has filled. I’m keeping a short waitlist in case a spot opens — please send me a DM if you’d like to be added.

𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

This hands-on class introduces Lomilomi as an awareness-based healing practice, emphasizing presence, quality of touch, and the relationship between practitioner and receiver. Participants are guided in developing sensitive palpation, effective use of body weight, and an embodied understanding of how intention, listening, and touch shape the work. Hawaiian cultural and spiritual aspects of this practice are integral and are included alongside hands-on learning.

By the end of this one-day class, participants will be able to offer a simple Lomilomi session focused on the back of the body, with the client prone. Emphasis is placed on experiencing the deep yet gentle quality of touch characteristic of this work, and on understanding how that quality of touch supports therapeutic and clinical outcomes.

This class is appropriate for those exploring whether they’d like to study Lomilomi further, as well as for those looking to bring new insights into the massage and bodywork practice they already offer.

Class size is intentionally limited to 4 participants to support individualized instruction, hands-on feedback, and a thoughtful learning pace.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘪, 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮-𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
• 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sunday, April 19th, 2026
• 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Downtown Poulsbo
• 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: $180 (tax included)
• 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭: $75 deposit secures your spot
• Remaining balance due two weeks before class

𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 8 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 (𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘌𝘴)

🌿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫
w𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯

Secure your spot here: https://poulsbohealing.noterro.com/book-online/service/296163/Lomilomi-Introduction-8-hr-class

More 2026 class details will be shared throughout the year.
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01/25/2026

I’ll be announcing my 2026 teaching schedule soon —
treatment-focused Lomilomi, specialty massage classes, and Reiki energy education.

✨ Reiki Master training planned for May (dates to be announced)

More details coming soon.

01/01/2026

I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions.

I do love the feeling of new beginnings and new experiences.

As we step into 2026, may it be a year of releasing old patterns that do not serve our highest good, making space for the new, and welcoming abundance in all its forms — peace, joy, harmony, and a deep sense of well-being.

Wishing you a beautiful 2026 filled with abundance in all forms — peace, joy, harmony, and above all, an abundance of love ❤️

With aloha,
Cheryl

12/31/2025

Winter has a way of inviting us inward — to slow down, to quiet the noise, to tend to what feels essential.

Some dear clients I see monthly in their home always take time to create a small altar for the session. Soft light. A few meaningful objects. Even a large lava rock placed beneath the table for extra grounding. It’s a simple, intentional space — not always about religion or belief, though for some it is — but always about care. About presence. About marking a moment as something worth honoring.

In the darker, quieter months, creating a space like this can feel especially supportive. A place to rest, reflect, breathe, or simply be still. An altar doesn’t have to mean anything spiritual unless you want it to. It can be a candle glowing against the gray, a stone from the earth, a shell, a photo, something from nature — small reminders of steadiness and warmth.

Have you ever created a quiet, intentional space for yourself during winter?
What helps you feel grounded or held in this season?

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays ✨
Still need a thoughtful last-minute gift?

I have 1-hour and 90-minute massage gift certificates available—especially helpful for someone dealing with pain, tension, or mobility issues.

If purchased today, you’ll receive a booking link by the end of the day that you can share with your recipient so they can schedule when it works for them.

My once-a-year treatment packages are also available at a discounted rate and are a great option for longer-term results.

Feel free to message me with any questions.