Choosing Faith Over Fear This September

A Message from the Owner - September 2025

Hello my friends,

It’s Labor Day! Not that it means much when you’re a small business owner, but grateful anyway for the work, the hustle, and the people we serve.

I’m going to be real with you this month. The last few months have been hard on the business. Summer always is.../people travel, kids are out of school, routines change, and for small, local businesses like ours, it hits us. It puts me in fear mode sometimes, I won’t lie. This area is tough to run a small business in, and that’s why you mostly see chains around.

What’s funny is, on Facebook groups you always see people saying, “I wish we had more mom-and-pop shops.” But when they do pop up, it’s hard for them to get steady support. Competing with big box chains isn’t easy, and honestly, many don’t make it. I’m grateful we made it through COVID when a lot of places didn’t. I kept going, even when maybe I shouldn’t have, because my heart wanted to serve.

Truth is, I haven’t grown much financially from all this, but I’ve grown personally. And I keep showing up because I want this to be more than just a place for a massage. I want it to be a place where people feel seen, cared for, and connected.

Some days it feels heavy. Other days, when a client walks out saying they feel better, it reminds me it’s worth it. When I see that my staff has the freedom to share their skills and be paid well, its worth it. And I just pray it stays worth it for the long run.

As we move into fall, I’m hopeful, for the for the staff, the school, for the yoga and meditation classes we’re building.

So, if you’ve been thinking about coming in, please do. You deserve the care. The world is stressful, and even one massage, one yoga class, one pause can make a difference. When you take care of yourself here, you also help keep this space alive for the community. Stress won't go away, but how we manage it can make a world of difference.

Wishing you a blessed season ahead.

— Linda Osorio

PS Here is your affirmation of the month:

Even in challenges, I choose faith over fear. My work creates connection, abundance, and hope.