One With Nature Ayurveda

03/16/2026

We live in a stressful world. And many of us don’t even realize how much of that stress we hold in our faces.

Jaw clenching.
Teeth grinding.
Tight facial muscles.

Over time, we start wearing that tension without even noticing it.
As someone who has dealt with TMJ issues for years, cracked teeth, jaw clicking, and chronic tension, I know firsthand how painful and frustrating it can be. That’s why it means so much to me to offer a therapy that can actually help relieve that pain.

And honestly, as a massage therapist, I love seeing the visible results of my work in these photos!

The before-and-after photos aren’t about perfection. They’re about release, softer muscles, improved circulation, and a face that isn’t holding quite so much stress anymore.

It’s always amazing to see the difference when the muscles finally let go.

If you’ve been dealing with jaw tension, clenching, grinding, or facial tightness, buccal massage can make a meaningful difference. This work gently releases deep facial muscles that are hard to reach in traditional massage, helping the jaw soften and the face relax.

If you're curious about trying it or want to learn more comment below and I'll send you some additional information.

03/05/2026

I'm happy to share I'll be offering services a few days a week at SALT wellness. It's such a beautiful, calming space.

03/04/2026

I completed my coursework a while back but got this today so guess I'm now offical. Loving this work to help clients with TMJ/Grinding/Clenching and for those looking for a little natural face lift. My favorite part is taking the before and after pictures and seeing the results of the work.

If you don't know what buccal massage is, it involves the muscles of the face, head and jaw. Buccal actually means "cheek" in Latin. The work is done with sustained stretching of the fascia just under the skin. It can be done on the outside or from within the mouth. And it also includes lymphatic drainage (lymph tends to pool in the jawline and neck which none of us want).

So excited to add this to my services! Come let me stretch your face, lol.

03/02/2026

Who needs a glow up?
I do. I do.

Spring is nature’s reset season, and it’s the perfect time to clear stagnation, refresh your skin, and reconnect with practices that help you feel warm and vibrant again. At the Spring Radiance Workshop you’ll:

✨ Discover your Ayurvedic skin type
✨ Learn simple diet seasonal shifts for natural radiance and eat a delicious lunch
✨ Create and experience your own DIY Ayurvedic facial products
✨ Do some face yoga + lymphatic techniques for lift and glow
✨ And enjoy a deeply restorative salt cave session to recharge your whole system

Learn more + reserve your spot at the link in bio. (We’re gonna keep it small, only 10 spaces).

02/28/2026

You may have seen our cute adoption promo posted an hour ago. We’ve deleted it. The situation at BARCS has drastically changed in the past few hours. We are now negative dog space. More than 100 animals have come in over the past 48 hours, with 60 of those arriving since last night. The majority are dogs, which are much harder to move around and house safely. Animal Control is on the way with another truck full.

Our kennels are full. Our intake temp kennels are full. Our offices are full. There is no more place to put our dogs. We are in crisis. And it’s terrible timing for a Friday night. Without getting too in the weeds, social media engagement sucks on Fridays.

We need a full adoption lobby tomorrow morning when we open at 11AM, or we are going to have to make heartbreaking choices for space. Our biggest need is adoption and/or fostering of big dogs. Fees are waived for all animals through 3/1.

Can you help?
Can you share this post?
Can you tell your friend who said they were thinking about getting a dog that tomorrow is the day?

Not able to drive to Baltimore? We will also be at Petco Timonium from 12–4PM tomorrow hosting an adoption event.

Please, Baltimore, we need you. We love these dogs and want to save their lives.

02/26/2026

When the cobwebs take over your thoughts, that’s not just “life.” It usually means your nervous system hasn’t powered down in a while.

Henry — my cat from the reel — just goes to bed. He curls up and resets. We humans? We tend to try to push through.

Sometimes, we need a little assistance.

Shirodhara is one of my favorite ways to soften mental chatter. When a slow, steady stream of warm oil flows across your forehead, something shifts. The mind quiets, and the body follows.

When your brain won’t power down, it might be time for a mind nap (Aka Shirodhara).

Come see me and Henry. 🐾

shirodhara

02/24/2026

Every buccal massage session should begin and end with lymphatic drainage.

Why?

Because excess lymph in the face changes everything.

When lymph fluid builds or becomes sluggish, you might notice

• Puffiness
• Jawline heaviness
• Under-eye swelling
• Dull or congested skin
• Fullness in the cheeks and jaw

By clearing lymph before and after buccal work, you support proper drainage, help reduce inflammation, improve tissue responsiveness, and help the muscles release more effectively.

02/16/2026

I’ve been training in a specialized massage modality called buccal massage. My initial interest came from a very personal place as a longtime teeth grinder and jaw clencher, I was looking for relief.

What I didn’t expect was one of the most surprising effects of this work, which is its natural face-lifting ability.

Honestly, I was a little skeptical about how much buccal work could really do. But after seeing the changes in my clients after just one session, I’ve been genuinely blown away.

Buccal massage may be new to a lot of people, or maybe you’ve seen it floating around on TikTok lately. There are many different approaches out there, some work and others will be relaxing but that's about it.

That’s why I wrote a blog to break down what buccal massage actually is, how it works when done properly, and what makes it different from what you might be seeing online. I also share before-and-after results from a couple of my beautiful models after just one session.

If you’re curious and want to understand the work more deeply, I’d love for you to read it.

Buccal massage has gotten a lot of attention lately as a natural facelift option. Just take a quick scroll through TikTok. It’s a great example of how everything old is new again. Buccal massage is not new; the practice ...

02/13/2026

Valentine's Day massages in this beautiful room today. Now offing traditional massage a few days a week in Easton at Foremost Massage & Spa, Julie Janeen, LMT.

02/11/2026

In Ayurveda, the word for love is sneha, which can also be translated as oil. Abhyanga, or warm oil massage, is the expression of that love: warm oil, rhythmic touch, and gentle stimulation of marma points to support the natural flow of energy.

This Valentine’s week, Abhyanga is offered with a complimentary rose hydrosol face mask, chosen for its calming qualities and its long association with love.

A few Saturday spaces remain for this Saturday for Abhyanga with rose mask if you’d like to try this ritual.

02/08/2026

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who supported me along the massage licensing journey.
Thank you to the AACC Massage Therapy program, my wonderful student cohort who spent 1.5 years learning alongside me, everyone who graciously let me practice on them, and of course, my biggest massage “dummy”—my husband! 😂 Your support made this possible.

I’m thrilled to now be offering therapeutic massage and buccal facial sculpting in addition to my Ayurvedic therapies, all in my private Kent Island (Stevensville) office.

Valentine’s weekend is coming up and I do have a few appointments available as well as gift certificates you can share with someone special (or give yourself!). You can reserve a session or gift certificate at www.onewithnatureayurveda.com

Thanks again everyone!!!

02/01/2026

I’m excited to be adding buccal massage to my holistic toolkit and will begin offering sessions mid-February as I complete my certification.

If you’re not familiar, buccal massage is a facial technique that works both externally and inside the mouth, using myofascial release and lymphatic drainage to release deep tension in the jaw, face, and neck. It provides a natural facelift as it releases restrictions that can pull the face forward and down over time.

This work can be especially helpful for TMJ, jaw clenching or grinding, headaches, neck tension, and facial holding patterns.

These before & after photos are from one session. You can already see more enhanced circulation in the face, less forward positioning, and a lift through the cheek and jawline.

With repeat sessions, results last longer as the muscles begin to remember a more relaxed, balanced position.

If you’re interested in learning more or being notified when sessions open, drop a comment below and I'll reach out.