Simply Grounded Therapeutic Massage

This Thanksgiving I want to share with you why I am thankful 🤗 I hope you read through to the end its a journey

My standard prayer I have been praying for the last 20 some years.

✝️ Thank you Lord for another day
Thank you for the money in my pocket
The food I have to eat, the gas in my car, my home, my family, my friends. Lord please bless all my family & friends and give them what they need. Lord please look after P***y & I keep us safe always. Lets us all grow old together. Amen ✝️

This Thanksgiving in addition to that
I have to express how thankful I am to have my life ❤️💜🩷

Alot of trauma has followed many of us the last 5 years. Then earlier this year 2025 I felt the tides had turned I was on a mission to make myself stronger 💪 to live my best life rollerskating riding my bicycle, yoga, adventuring, soaking up all mother nature has to offer. 🌸🌻🍁 I had to move my business location and landed in April. Things were all falling into place. I felt the best I have in the last 5 years.
Then
I found a lump in my left breast and blew it off because I am prone to fibrous cysts and It felt like it got smaller. it would change from day to day. I have never had a Mamogram because I felt I didnt need to unless I found a lump. This lump didnt concern me. Then in may I started to think maybe but still wasn't concerned because I felt great.

Big thank you's to Stacy my dearest friend for almost 50 years now. She kept encouraging me to get that Mamogram.

Finally in July I did get a Mamogram. It was so easy it took like 15 minutes. Why do we put them off or fear going in??

I didnt have time to spare. I got the news no one wants to receive. Stage 4 invasive ductal breast cancer with metastasis to lymph nodes in my arm pit and one lymph node in my mandibrium ( part of the sternum ) and one lymph node in my neck. Now life threw raging rolling waves I would have to ride or drown. The path became 6 rounds of "TCHP" Chemo & Immunotherapy regimen once every 3 weeks. Possibly Radiation & surgery & maybe more chemo.

I love me and I love life how was this my journey now. I didn't believe it. I must be in an alternate universe. Life got flipped upside down somehow 🙃 the universe was definitely sending me messages. I even survived out a hurricane in Key West last October.

This Thanksgiving I want to express my gratitude for life 🩷 the good, the bad and the ugly 🙌🙌

life isnt always roses and how embrace that, learning to ride the waves the easy ones and the hurricane ones is what it is all about 💪 no fear, GOD and universe have your back.

In the midst of the darkest days of my life journey so far, I have chose to remain in the light the goodness and positivity of life!

I am so beyond greatful for the many blessings of support from great family, friends and clients 🙌💜🥰
Daily I recieve encouragement & love 💪🩷
This has really boosted my determination to fight and kick cancers ASS!! To gain my life back💜🩷

This Thanksgiving I know the meaning of being thankful and what it means to have gratitude ✝️🙌🥰

I dont know why but I truly am so thankful for this challenging journey and what it has taught me. It hasnt been an easy one! Modern science and my oncology team have made it tolerable.

I am greatful to share I had my last of 6 chemo treatments yesterday Wednesday 26th day before Thanksgiving. Perfect timing in my eyes. Even tho the 48 hours after leave me toxic and not in the best shape. Meaning I wont celebrate the holiday as normal but I am celebrating on a whole different level 🙌💪 hip hip hooray 🥳🥳 I truly thought I was going to die. I am here today thursday 27th Thanksgiving Day to proudly say I have made through this far. ✝️🙏🩷🙌💪

My hair fell out 13 days after my 1st chemo on August 14. but worth it because my tumors started shrinking immediately after the 1st treatment.
A cancer marker 15-3 was at 55
( normal is 25 or less ) I reached 25 after my 4th chemo. My biggest challenge is how chemo changes & kills your taste bud cells. For me I struggle with enjoying food. It tastes too salty & not right!! But I admit Im not starving it could be worse!! I have had sickness as the chemo works it's way throught the body and I had a learning curve, but science has come a long way in making it manageable. The more it has accumulated I have gotten weaker physically & this last week I developed some swelling in my feet & legs. My spirit remains stronger than ever ✝️🙌🙏💪🤗🩷

I can celebrate 🥳 an ultrasound showed the tumors shrank significantly!!! My Dr's and I am too happy with the response treatment has had. It works!!

I still have some more steps on this path. I will have a PET on December 15th and I am praying it shows Cancer's Ass has been kicked!!! ✝️🙏 it has been my main prayer to Anilhilate all the cancer one 💪 strong 🤗 brave 🩷 determined 🌞day at a time!

Thank you for reading through my story! 🤗🥰 I hope it can help others. bring more awareness and inspiration to fight your own battles 💜 💪

FRIDAY AUGUST 22ND NOTICE
I WILL BE ON
Hiatus indefinitely.

Happy Weekend

Choosing ASAP this weekend — as slow, soft, and soulful as possible. ✨

Love this 🙌💜 Happy June

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo ☀️✨🌻

Take some Tummy time out today

Spreading the joy. 🙌🥰 have a wonderful day

ANNOUNCING THE CHANGE
OF ADDRESS

It has been a long year to say the least!! This past year a transition in the making. After 17 years in the founding location, Simply Grounded was on the hunt for a new location. A new address was born March of 2025. here are some photo memories of the process of fixing up the new space and some almost completed pics.

Please remember to make Massage Therapy a part of your life. If not with me. Research a therapist who resonates with your wellness goals.
I continue to stay booked out about 45 days in advance.

🌿✨ The Benefits of Yoga ✨🌿
Yoga isn’t just about mastering poses — it’s about nurturing the mind, body, and soul. 🌸 Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, here are just a few of the countless benefits you can experience:
🧘‍♀️ Increased Flexibility: Say goodbye to stiffness! Yoga helps improve flexibility, making everyday movements easier.
💪 Strength & Balance: Through various poses, yoga helps build strength in both your body and mind, improving your overall balance and stability.
🌱 Stress Relief: Breathe in, breathe out. Yoga is a powerful tool to reduce stress and promote relaxation, leaving you feeling calm and centered.
💡 Mental Clarity: The practice encourages mindfulness and focus, helping you stay present and clear-headed throughout the day.
❤️ Better Sleep: The relaxation techniques you learn in yoga can help promote a deeper, more restful sleep.
🧘‍♂️ Emotional Well-being: Yoga nurtures a positive mindset and supports emotional health by encouraging self-love and acceptance.
No matter where you are in your journey, remember — it’s all about progress, not perfection. Start where you are, and enjoy the journey!

Truth

According to Mayo Clinic, massage therapy offers benefits for a number of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and stress. Research also shows that massage can help people cope with seasonal affective disorder by improving mood and boosting energy level.