Rebel Wellness

02/05/2026

Premium isn’t about luxury.
It’s about safety. Skill. And how well your body is understood.

At Rebel Wellness, pricing reflects years of experience, continued education, and intentional investment in a space and approach that honors the nervous system.
This work isn’t rushed.

It isn’t force-based.
And it isn’t one-size-fits-all.

If you’re looking for aggressive, quick massage, cheap get in and get out, this won’t be your place.

If you’re looking for grounded, trauma-informed care that respects your body and your boundaries… welcome.

02/04/2026

What smudging really is.

Smudging was never about superstition.
And it was never about “good vibes only.”
Long before air filters, disinfectants, or labs with white coats, Indigenous cultures were working with the environment itself. Plants. Smoke. Observation. Cause and effect.

Burning certain medicinal plants changes the air.
Research now confirms what traditional knowledge always knew: the smoke from plants like white sage contains compounds that can reduce airborne microbes for hours after the smoke has cleared.
Not forever.
Not magically.
But measurably.
That matters.

In enclosed spaces, before modern ventilation existed, this practice supported cleaner air and reduced exposure to what couldn’t be seen but could still cause harm.

Smudging wasn’t just symbolic.
It was practical.
It was protective.
It was relationship with the land, applied wisely.

What we’re witnessing today isn’t a “new discovery.”
It’s remembrance.

Traditional practices often solved real biological problems using plant chemistry, pattern recognition, and lived experience. Science before the language of science existed.

At Rebel Wellness, we hold both truths at once:
• This is a sacred Indigenous practice that deserves respect.
• And it is not a replacement for hygiene, ventilation, or medical care.

There’s no need to dilute it.
There’s no need to sensationalize it.
Ancient wisdom wasn’t anti-science.
It was science without ego.
And the body remembers that.



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02/03/2026

POV: you fire up your whole-body vibration plate for “health and vitality” and your husky decides this is the final straw in the human experiment.
No eye contact. No concern. Just laying there like, “I don’t know her. I don’t support this. I will not be participating.”
Apparently vibrating yourself into wellness is embarrassing, undignified, and absolutely not wolf-approved.
She’ll be over there… silently judging… waiting for the madness to stop so we can return to normal activities. Daily activities ☕️ and morning con ed classes. 🤣

01/29/2026

Only 2 spots left in the membership at the current price level.
February rates increase.

*current monthly members, remember, you are locked in at your rate. This increase will not affect you.*

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

✨ What Is a Soundbath, Really? ✨

A soundbath is guided rest for your nervous system.
You lie down.
You get comfortable.
Sound does the work.

Crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and harmonic instruments create frequencies that help the brain shift out of stress mode and into rest and repair.
No effort.
No fixing.
No performance required.

This is nervous system regulation through sound.
A place where your body gets to soften.
A space where your mind can finally slow down.

You don’t do a soundbath.
You receive it.

🕯️ Next Group Soundbath
📅 February 1st at 6:00 PM
📍 Rebel Wellness
1441 29th Street, Suite 210
West Des Moines, IA

Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and deeply restorative.

👉 Reserve your spot today:
🌐 rebelwellness.site

If your body has been carrying stress, burnout, anxiety, or constant tension, this is your invitation to rest in a way that actually works.

Your nervous system will thank you.

01/26/2026

In a world where we’re conditioned to shrink…
to be quieter, easier, smaller, more palatable.
To not take up too much space.
To not make others uncomfortable with our truth.

Showing up fully can feel like rebellion.

But here’s the thing.
Your light was never the problem.
Your presence was never too much.
Your authenticity was never wrong.

Some spaces will try to dim you.
Not because you’re doing something wrong,
but because your shine reminds them of what they abandoned in themselves.

So here’s your permission slip.
Just show the f**k up.
Authentically.
Take up space.
And shine brightly anyway.

The world doesn’t need you smaller.
It needs you real.
~Tammy

✨🖤✨

01/23/2026

Aroma isn’t just about smelling good.
It’s about how your nervous system responds when touch and plant medicine work together.

At Rebel Wellness, Aroma Tx is a clinical aromatherapy touch session inspired by the Raindrop-style/ Aroma Touch method, specifically designed for licensed massage therapists.

This is not a spa add on.
This is intentional bodywork.

What an Aroma Tx session supports
• Deep nervous system downshifting
• Muscle tension and spinal stress relief
• Immune and lymphatic support
• Emotional regulation and grounding
• Restorative sleep and stress recovery

Essential oils interact with the body through the skin, nervous system, and fascia. When applied with trained therapeutic touch, the effects go deeper and last longer.

When to book an Aroma Tx session
• During high stress or burnout
• After illness or long travel
• When your body feels heavy, inflamed, or overstimulated
• During seasonal transitions
• When you need grounding, not just relaxation
How often • Monthly for nervous system maintenance
• Every 2–4 weeks during high stress periods
• As a reset between intense training, work cycles, or emotional seasons

Think of it like nervous system hygiene.
Why working with a licensed professional matters Aroma Tx involves direct application of essential oils to the body using precise pressure, pathways, and anatomical awareness.
A licensed massage therapist is trained in: • Skin safety and contraindications
• Muscular and fascial pathways
• Nervous system responses
• Ethical scope of practice
• Trauma informed touch

This matters.
Your body is not a testing ground.

At Rebel Wellness, aroma work is integrated with real anatomy, real regulation, and real respect for the body.
If your system has been running in overdrive, this is your invitation to slow it down safely.
Book an Aroma Tx session and let your body exhale.
Your nervous system will thank you.
🌿✨

01/23/2026

Yes, it’s cold.
Like Minnesota cold.
Like your car made a noise you don’t trust cold.
Like the buzz talk of exploding trees
And yes… Rebel Wellness is still OPEN today.

Which means
• A warm table waiting for you
• Hot stones melting stress like butter
• Steamed towels that feel like a hug you didn’t know you needed
• HemiSync music gently telling your nervous system, “You’re safe now”

Outside? Chaos.
Inside? Divine.

If your shoulders are up by your ears and your jaw hasn’t unclenched since Tuesday, this is your sign.
Come thaw out.
Your body will thank you. 🔥🖤

Availability: Saturday at 11:30

01/22/2026

Yesterday wasn’t a celebration.
It was an exhale.

I found out the court fight was finally over after over two long years.
And moments later, I had to begin my first session of the day.

No time to decompress.
No time to process.
No space to let my body catch up.

Just step into the room and begin.

A guest gently asked,
“Are you okay? You seem off.”

And she was right.

What she noticed wasn’t disconnection,
it was my nervous system standing down in real time. With no time to self regulate.

I thought I turned in my uniform in 2023.

But yesterday, I realized I was still wearing it.

Not on my body.
In my nervous system.

The badge.
The vigilance.
The readiness to defend myself.

Sure, I had left the job.
But my body was still on duty.

Yesterday, was the first moment I felt it truly surrender.
No more bracing.
No more waiting for the next hit.
No more having to defend myself.

Just a long, quiet sigh of relief.

Healing doesn’t always look happy or energized.
Sometimes it looks slower than usual.

Quieter.
Heavier.
Because the armor is finally coming off.

If you’ve ever felt “off” right after something hard ended, nothing is wrong with you.

Your body is catching up to safety.
And that moment deserves respect.
— Tammy
Rebel Wellness

01/19/2026

A couple openings just dropped this week.

Thursday the 22nd at 4:30 pm
Friday the 23rd at 1:00 pm

If your body has been asking for relief, this is your window.
Less rushing. More nervous system support. Real work for real bodies.

These spots tend to go fast.

Book now and give your body what it’s been quietly asking for.

Link in bio.

01/19/2026

Reiki at Rebel Wellness isn’t about floating away or dissociating from your body.

It’s about coming home to it.

This work is guided by years of licensed massage therapy experience, deep understanding of anatomy and fascia, and a trauma-informed approach to the nervous system. Energy doesn’t exist outside the body. It moves through it.

That’s why sessions here are integrated, regulated, and grounded.

And you won’t leave feeling spaced out, disoriented, or unsteady.

This isn’t about being “better” than other Reiki.
It’s about being ethical, embodied, and respectful of real human bodies.

If you’ve been curious about Reiki but hesitant because you want to feel safe, present, and supported the entire time…

This may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

✨ Ready to schedule your Reiki session?
Book now through the link in bio.





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