Bohemian Oasis Healing Center

Faces of Bohemian Oasis : Coral Sunrise, LMT

This week, we’re featuring someone very close to my heart: my daughter, Coral Sunrise, LMT. Coral is not only an incredible massage therapist, but also my right-hand woman at Bohemian Oasis, helping keep the business running smoothly and her mother from pulling her hair out!

Coral originally planned to attend massage school in Puerto Rico, but Hurricane Maria changed everything overnight.

She ended up attending a beautiful little massage school in Boulder, Colorado, where she and her partner, Noah, spent a year living the mountain life out of a camper van and soaking in all that Boulder had to offer.

Thankfully for us, Coral eventually returned to Madison and became an essential part of Bohemian Oasis. She specializes in Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue, and especially Bohemian Hot Stone Massage, which remains her favorite treatment to give.

When she’s not helping clients feel their best, Coral can usually be found spending time with her three beloved dogs, reading a spicy romantasy novel under a cozy blanket, or trying very hard not to adopt every stray animal she encounters.

Read More and Book Online with Coral at bohemianoasis.org/s/stories/faces-of-bohemian-oasis-coral-sunrise

Note from the Owner: Sunday Newsletter Revamp

I’ve been wanting to refresh the newsletter for a while and finally carved out the time to do it this week! I wanted it to feel a little more personal, engaging, and cozy, so I’ve added a few new sections, including the Oasis Oracle with a weekly affirmation and journal prompt, along with a rotating featured section where we’ll highlight different parts of the Bohemian Oasis community. Some weeks we’ll feature the Faces of Bohemian Oasis, while others may spotlight bodywork modalities, favorite retail items, teachers, or even some of our wonderful neighboring businesses.

If there’s ever something you’d love to see included in future newsletters, I’d truly love to hear your ideas.

The kids are almost out of school, and Eleanor is absolutely counting down the days. I have to admit, I’m looking forward to slower mornings myself. Trying to drag a not-so-little teenager out of bed five days a week has not exactly been the pinnacle of my daily joy. Summer can’t come soon enough!

I also recently started up my walking practice again after letting it hibernate for the long Winter…and Spring. After just a few days of spending an hour outside moving my body and saying hello to the neighborhood, I already feel so much better. There’s something deeply grounding and meditative about walking without headphones, which feels almost rebellious these days. I can’t recommend it enough.

Happy walking, happy breathing, and I hope you have a beautiful week ahead.

With Love from the Oasis,
ALICIA HAMILTON, FOUNDER

And, don't forget to sign-up for the weekly newsletter at BohemianOasis.org!

🌿 June has arrived and whose body couldn't use a little extra kindness 💆✨

This week’s massage openings are perfect for:

✨ Relaxation & nervous system support
💪 Deep Tissue & therapeutic work
🔥 Bohemian Hot Stone Massage
🌊 Hot Towel Hydrotherapy
🌀 Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage & Integrative Massage

Whether you need focused pain relief or simply an hour where nobody asks anything of you, we’ve got a cozy table waiting 🌙

📍1956 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
🌿 Book online at BohemianOasis.org

Woman-owned & operated
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC warmly welcome 💛

Monday, June 1
Tiffany: 5:30 PM

Tuesday, June 2
Ashley: 8:00 AM
Dixie: 2:00 PM
Gabriel: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, June 3
Coral: 10:00 AM
Tiffany: 4:00 PM
Ashley: 6:30 PM

Thursday, June 4
Coral: 9:45 AM
Gabriel: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 6
Ashley: 12:30 PM

Sunday, June 7
Gabe: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

✨ Weekend massage openings are here ✨

Choose from relaxing and therapeutic modalities including:

🌿 Integrative Massage
🔥 Bohemian Hot Stone Massage
🌊 Hot Towel Hydrotherapy
🌀 Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage
💪 Deep Tissue Massage

And don’t forget… our Sauna & Self-Care Sanctuary are open daily from 8 AM – 8 PM for extra cozy nervous system support ✨

📍1956 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
🌙 Book online at BohemianOasis.org

Woman-owned & operated
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC warmly welcome 💛

Saturday, May 30
Ashley: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Sunday, May 31
Dixie: 7:30 AM
Gabriel: 5:30 PM

Monday, June 1
Ashley: 8:00 AM
Dixie: 9:30 AM
Tiffany: 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM

It’s Memorial Day Weekend…And…The Garden is Calling

I grew up around master gardeners. My mom, dad, family friends and especially my grandpa, who will always be the Master Gardener of my memories.

Now that I’m not doing as many massages each week, I have more physical energy to devote to digging in the earth again. Saturday night, I spent four hours building a trellis, planting raspberries, and getting potatoes in the ground. Yesterday, I cleaned up the yard for our Memorial Day party and scattered a million zinnia seeds for good measure. Today I enjoy it all with family and friends while my hubby mans the grill.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about working the dirt, planting things, and watching them grow. The fresh air. The birds. (The mosquitoes!) The physical labor. It’s all so deeply soothing to the nervous system.

So if you’ve got a little dirt to play with, even if it’s just in a pot on your porch, I highly recommend digging into it and planting something. Your spirit will thank you.

Have a lovely holiday weekend, my friends. 🌱

With Love from the Oasis,
ALICIA HAMILTON, FOUNDER

✨🌑 One Week Away: Blue Moon Sound Healing & Reiki 🌑✨

The Blue Moon arrives next Sunday… bringing a potent moment for release, reflection, and renewal.

Join Candice Duffek of Moonlight Lotus and Jeremy Anacker of Affinity Transformations for a deeply restorative Sound Bath & Reiki immersion designed to help you reset your energy and reconnect with yourself.

Expect:
🔔 Crystal bowls, gongs & healing frequencies
🤍 Gentle Reiki energy work
🌌 Deep relaxation + nervous system restoration

📅 Sunday, May 31 | 12–1:30pm
📍 Bohemian Oasis, 1956 Atwood Ave, Madison

Come lay down what’s heavy and make space for what’s next. ✨

🔗 Registration: events.bohemianoasis.org/bluemoon

🌿 Holiday Weekends always push us to use our bodies in ways that we normally don't...all that gardening and partying! 😅

If your body is feeling a little creaky, overstimulated, over-socialized, road-trip stiff, gardening sore, or just generally “please let me melt into a heated table for an hour,” we’ve got you.

This week’s openings include opportunities for:

✨ Integrative Massage
🔥 Bohemian Hot Stone Massage
🌊 Hot Towel Hydrotherapy
🌀 Myofascial Release
💆 Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage

And don’t forget… our Sauna & Self-Care Sanctuary are open daily from 8 AM – 8 PM for extra nervous system support 🌙

📍1956 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI
🌿 Book online at BohemianOasis.org

Woman-owned & operated
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC warmly welcome 💛

Sunday, May 24
Gabriel: 2:00 PM

Monday, May 25
Tiffany: 2:00 PM

Tuesday, May 26
Ashley: 8:00 AM
Dixie: 6:00 PM

Wednesday, May 27
Dixie: 10:00 AM
Coral: 8:00 AM
Ashley: 6:15 PM
Tiffany: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thursday, May 28
Coral: 10:45 AM
Gabriel: 3:45 PM

Friday, May 29
Tiffany: 9:30 AM
Abbie: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Gabriel: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 30
Ashley: 8:00 AM
Coral: 1:15 PM

Sunday, May 31
Coral: 8:00 AM, 1:45 PM
Gabriel: 4:00 PM

🌈 A Safe, Inclusive Space to Unwind 🌈

At Bohemian Oasis, we believe healing happens when you feel truly comfortable, and Gabriel Milhoan, LMT embodies that spirit.

Gabriel loves working with LGBTQ+ clients and is intentional about creating an affirming, inclusive environment where you can fully relax and be yourself. His sessions combine deep, therapeutic work with a gentle, intuitive touch that supports both body and nervous system.

When he’s not in the treatment room, you might find him cooking a meal for friends, exploring nature, or diving into a creative project. That same sense of care and connection carries into every session he offers.

🕰 Thurs, Fri, Sun | 2–8pm
Book Online at BohemianOasis.org

10 Years In: A Little Owner Lore

I thought it might be fun to share a little about my background.

I was born and raised in Wisconsin, and my early years were spent on a dairy farm in Sheldon, about an hour north of Eau Claire. I absolutely LOVE those memories. Most involve my little brother, farm animals (especially our dogs), and a giant cottonwood tree where we spent endless hours in the sandbox and swinging from the branches.

We had a creek out back where we’d catch frogs and build elaborate frog habitats in our kiddie pool. We were poor, but I never really noticed. Looking back, that feels like such a gift. I’m sure my parents wouldn’t agree, but my little self loved that life, and I still love those memories.

Funny enough, I never felt like a farm girl. I felt more like a city girl tolerating farm life. My mom still laughs about how I’d wear frilly dresses out to the barn 💃😂

During the summers, my Aunt Linda, a school teacher from Waukesha, would come stay with us while my parents worked the busy crop season. One of my favorite things to do was pretend to be a secretary. Little did I know how much “secretary work” I’d someday do running my own business!

Sometimes I marvel at where life has taken me. That little girl staring up at Orion’s Belt during evening milkings had no idea what would someday be possible for her life.

I’m so grateful for those years of outdoor imagination and play. They shaped my creativity, independence, fearlessness, and work ethic. They taught me I could build whatever kind of life I wanted, and eventually, the life of my dreams.

After 30 years in Madison, I’ve definitely become a liberal city girl, but I still love sitting at the Ballroom Bar in Northland with my dad, having a cold one, shooting the s**t with the neighbors, and putting in my order for half a pig with Tony down the road... as long as I promise to help butcher in the fall.

So many fond memories. I love my life 🌾

With Love from the Oasis,
ALICIA HAMILTON, FOUNDER

🌕✨ Two Weeks Until Blue Moon Sound Healing & Reiki ✨🌕

On Sunday, May 31st, we gather beneath the energy of the Blue Moon for an afternoon of deep calm, energetic alignment, and restoration.

Experience the healing blend of:
🔔 Crystal singing bowls + gongs with Jeremy Anacker
🤍 Reiki energy healing with Candice Duffek

Together, sound vibration and Reiki create space to quiet the mind, soften the nervous system, and invite transformation from the inside out.

📍 Bohemian Oasis | Madison, WI
🕛 12–1:30pm

If your spirit has been asking for stillness, this is your invitation. 🌙

🔗 Reserve your spot: events.bohemianoasis.org/bluemoon