Salt & Sound Wellness

02/01/2026

Happy February!
It’s officially Heart Health Month ❤️

This one hits close to home for me.
I’ve lost too many loved ones to cardiovascular issues. (Which is the initial reason I got interested in massage in the first place.)

If you need a gentle reminder
to care for your heart, this is it.

Heart health isn’t only physical;
it’s connected to stress, the nervous system,
and how supported we feel each day.

Simple ways to support your heart~

❤️Slow your breathing (even 2–3 minutes helps)
❤️Take short, gentle walks
❤️Reduce tension in the body through stretching or rest
❤️Spend a few quiet moments regulating your nervous system
❤️ Stay connected - emotionally supported hearts are healthier hearts 🥰

Small, consistent care matters.
Be gentle with yourself.

Stay healthy, friends!
❤️-Nella Jane

01/12/2026

It’s January here in Western PA, which means.. a lot of cold, gray days, with small sparks of sunny days here and there.

I find myself struggling with seasonal depression this time of year, especially being in a dark room all day every day, as I’m sure many others do.

One of my favorite tricks is to diffuse citrus oils; and today, this trio is just the “sunny vibes” I was looking for.

Stay healthy, and don’t forget…
warmer days are just around the corner, friend!

❤️-NJ

01/04/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to over the month of December. 🐾 🎁

If you or someone you know has been thinking of adopting a pet, or fostering a pet, highly encourage you to check out this wonderful organization. 💗

🎄🐾 THANK YOU to Our 2025 Angel Tree Partners! 🐾🎄
We are beyond grateful for the 33 incredible businesses and community supporters who participated in and collected donations for the Paws Across Pittsburgh 2025 Angel Tree Program. Because of your generosity, this Christmas was truly special for our foster dogs and cats who are still waiting for their forever homes and it even led to TWO adoptions!
Your kindness, time, and support mean the world to us and to every life you helped touch. Please take a moment to check out, follow, and support these amazing local businesses who stepped up for animals in need.
📍 EAST
Notary Service 2224 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 ’s Beauty Salon 2216 Freeport Rd, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Chiropractic & Rehab 4314 Old William Penn Hwy, Suite 103, Monroeville, PA 15146 Roadhouse – Greensburg 6228 Lincoln Hwy, Greensburg, PA 15601
Coffee (donated $1 per signature coffee sold ) 4453 William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668 Moon Coffee & Chocolates (donated $1 per Paws signature drink sold) 206 Corbet St, Tarentum, PA 15084 Star Auto 930 Route 22 West, Blairsville, PA 15717 Francis Animal Hospital
12720 State Route 30 North Huntingdon, PA 15642

📍 NORTH
Supplies Plus – Allison Park 4960 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101 & Willie Boutique ’s Coffeehouse 617 Warrendale Rd, Suite E, Gibsonia, PA 15044 and Sound Wellness
1177 Pittsburgh Rd, Valencia, PA 16059 & Co., LLC
5700 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Pint Beer Kitchen & Taproom
16087 Perry Hwy, Warrendale, PA 15086 Run Veterinary Hospital
728 Dorseyville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Pet Hospital – Pittsburgh
807 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Park Baptist Church
2470 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 Bar & Grille
2310 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Roots Salon
560 Adams Shoppes, Mars, PA 16046 Beauty Bar
2612 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143 Collective Salon Group
2014 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company #3
4418 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Animal Hospital
1658 PA-228, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
205 S Main St, Zelienople, PA 16063 Feed – McCandless
9190 Covenant Ave, Building A1, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 – McCandless
165 Blazier Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Arcadia
5321 William Flinn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Parents Basement 106 S Main St, Butler, PA 16001
NOSH & CURD
113 Grand Ave, Mars, PA 16046

📍 WEST
Supplies Plus – Robinson Township
1100 Settlers Ridge Center Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Dog Winery
7425 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071 412
400 S Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
📍 SOUTH
’s Hardware
600 Washington Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 Alley Brewing Company
2975 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 & Tony’s Gyros
2935 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
The Pet Salon
2101 Greentree Road Suite B 109 Pittsburgh, PA 15220

From all of us at Paws Across Pittsburgh, thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for animals in rescue. We truly couldn’t do this work without such an amazing community behind us. 🐾❤️

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve!
Wishing you a holiday of peace, stillness,
and time with loved ones.

The studio is closed for the holidays, and I will be unreachable until the New Year, to spend time slowing down with family. (ie; see always reminding us to take time to be still 🐶)

As a friendly reminder, I am not selling gift cards this season so that I can better focus on my existing client base and balance family time.

There’s still time to donate to to help support foster pets waiting for their forever home.
Thank you to all who have supported so far!

See you in the New Year & God bless!

❤️-NJ

12/20/2025

5 years ago I took this photo, just a few weeks after opening my massage studio.

I was so excited, hopeful, and running on a deep faith in my dream and the support of some of my biggest cheerleaders.

But, next to no clients.

The very next night, I suffered an injury that would render me unable to market, network, grow my business, heck.. somewhat function in public at all. It eventually ended my ability to travel to clients homes as well.

Then, something amazing happened.

You showed up.
You rebooked.
You told your families.
Your friends.
Your communities.

Slowly, the client list grew.
And now it’s 5 years later, and running with a very full schedule of the most amazing people I have the privilege of working with.

This is a thank you.
I only am where I am because of you.

Thank you, you sweet souls, for giving me a landing pad in my hometown to plant my dream.

Thank you for supporting me, my family,
and my career these last 5 years.

Not only am I celebrating 5 years in business so far,
but this year is especially meaningful.

This year, I celebrate 20 years in my career.

That’s my entire adult life.

This field I’m in has been a lighthouse in every storm of life I’ve been in, shaped who I am, and how I show up in the world.

Every day I wonder how I can be
more helpful than the day before;

Because of you.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives, your wellness, and your families.

Thank you for allowing me to grow up in such a special way.

Here’s to the next 20!

❤️ Nella Jane

12/12/2025

Hi friends!

Today is the LAST day to stock up on your favorite brands like Rowe Casa, Just Ingredients, Queen of Thrones, and Earthley.

Jen will be leaving the studio, so once these brands are gone, they’re gone. This is a great opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping for anyone on your list; we could all use a bit more wellness in our lives.

Come give Jen Bender a warm sendoff on her last day and shop between 11–3. If you’re not able to make it in, please contact her directly for purchase or pickup arrangements.

To clear up any confusion and reassure my wonderful clients; the studio is not closing. It’s business as usual here at Salt & Sound Wellness.

Hope you can stop in today and say hello to Jen! 👋

🙏 – Nella Jane

12/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who has participated and donated so far in this short amount of time! It means so much! 🎄

thanks you, and so do these sweet lovable pets. Your donation helps support these rescues waiting for their forever homes.

Donate by dropping wishlist items off at all December long, or shop their wishlists to have items sent right to the organization.

Be an Angel for an Animal in need 🐕 🐈 😇

🙏-NJ

12/10/2025

RETAIL HOURS for this Friday 12/12! This will be my last day at the shop! All retail products are 35% off excluding Simply Earth. If you are unable to make it into the shop Friday, and want to take advantage of these low prices, message me at 724-822-3070. We can arrange a curbside pickup or my porch pickup at my home in Meridian.

Closing the store has been a hard decision-not because of the shelves or space, but because of YOU! To my customers-turned-friends: thank you! Thank you for trusting me with your wellness journeys, for sharing your stories, your struggles, your wins, and pieces of your personal lives. You’ve given me far more than you know. The thought of not seeing you anymore has been the part I simply can’t bear.

Even though the doors are closing, our community doesn’t have to. I’m creating a private, local, crunchy-mom-style Facebook group where we can stay connected, keep sharing wellness tips, natural living swaps, honest conversations, and whatever season of life we’re walking through. I was thinking we can even have meetups and/or zooms to stay connected, I will also be sharing what inventory is left in that group.

If you want to stay in the loop — and truly, I would love nothing more — drop a line in the comments and I’ll send you the link.

Thank you for being the heart of this journey. I’m grateful for every single one of you.
💕Jen

12/08/2025

Mandarin; the unsuspecting holiday essential oil. 🍊

It’s soft, sweet, bright, and the scent you didn’t know was perfect for your home this holiday. 🌲

Think “comfort & joy” as this light aroma eases stress, lifts emotional heaviness & low mood, quiets overwhelm, and creates a relaxing environment.

It blends beautifully with other holiday scents to create the perfect festive vibes; but is a solid choice for a stand alone oil.

Wishing you a calm & bright December ☺️ 🍊

❤️- NJ

12/04/2025

Happy December!

This month, & specifically this year, mark a very special time for me for many reasons; one being..

Happy 5 years to Salt & Sound Wellness! 🎁

Let’s celebrate!

I wanted to give back and support a great local non-profit; and this one tugs on my heart strings.

(If I’ve ever visited your home for an in-home massage, guarantee I probably said “hello” to your pets first. 🤗)

You can drop off donations at the studio all month long, or shop directly online to have items sent to the organization to support these little furry angels while they wait for their forever homes.

Visit https://www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com
for more info, and to donate items from their wish list.

Thank you for supporting this great cause!

Love,
Nella Jane
…a veterinarian’s daughter 😇

11/08/2025

Hello, sweet friends.

Over the past 5 years my client base has grown in ways I could have never predicted.
I’m currently operating on a beyond full schedule;
lucky enough to be booked a few months out.

Grateful simply doesn’t begin to cover it.

In order to keep showing up and serving you lovely folks and loyal clients who have supported me, I’ve decided to close my massage book to accepting new clients for the time being in order to balance family/work life.

Maybe one day I’ll have some wiggle room for new clients, but for now I’m making a necessary decision.

*If you have an unused gift card and are a new client, please message me directly to schedule your session. 🤗

As always, thank you for supporting my dream;
stay healthy friends!

❤️‍🩹-Nella Jane

11/02/2025

Ahh November.. the month of
gentle reminders to be grateful. 🍂

Did you know that practicing gratitude has health benefits?

According to science, it can calm the mind, reduce stress, improve sleep, boost the mood, and even support heart & immune health.

Simple ways to practice:
•Offer a prayer of thanks
•Speak or write kind words
•Acts of service
•Be fully present with someone. (Put those phones down ☺️)

For me, prayer has been the simplest way to start.
God has a pretty profound way of inspiring ways to help others and notice how blessed we truly are.

Wishing you a joy-filled November,
with lots of moments that warm your heart.

❤️‍🩹-Nella Jane