Phoenix Skin and Body Wellness

09/16/2026

Sometimes a facial or body treatment is about so much more than skin. 🤍

A client recently reminded me just how powerful it can be to simply receive.
To be cared for.
To be touched without expectation.
Without needing to give anything back.
Without someone needing something from you.
As women, we spend so much of our lives caring for everyone else. Some are raising little ones and feel completely touched out. Others may realize that much of the physical touch they receive comes with an expectation attached to it.
And sometimes, when you finally find yourself in a quiet, warm room where nothing is being asked of you… it hits differently.

There is something incredibly healing about safe, nurturing, unconditional touch.
In my treatment room, you don't have to take care of anyone. You don't have to perform, respond, accomplish anything, or be anything for anyone else.
For that little bit of time, your only job is to receive. 🤍
And sometimes, that may be exactly what your nervous system — and your heart — needed.

✨ Phoenix Skin & Body Wellness

09/11/2026

While coming home from our Salem trip in 2024, we stopped in a random small town in PA for lunch. While we ate, I googled things to see near us. We were mere miles from Shanksville and the Flight 93 crash site and memorial. There was no way we were this close and I wasn't stopping. It was a rainy, cold, and miserable day but we trekked on. The Tower of Voices was haunting. Watching broadcasts playing while seeing the remnants of crushed plane parts and boarding passes and walking outside and looking over the spot the plane went down was heartbreaking. All the emotions of that day came rolling back like it happened yesterday. Now, 25 years later I still remember vividly where I was and what I was doing thst morning. I was pregnant with Hannah and getting ready for a prenatal appointment when the news came on of the first plane hitting the towers. At that time, they thought it was a small aircraft that went off course. I was waiting in the truck for Hannah's dad when the radio announced the second plane had hit. He got in the truck and I looked at him and said "this isn't a random accident" As we sat in the waiting room, the true horror of what was happening sank in. The atmosphere was absolutely somber in that room. Listening to my baby girl's heartbeat was normally so exciting and happy but that day I was filled with fear. Fear for what was coming next. Fear of what kind of world I was bringing this precious child into. Fear for my older kids and if they were safe at school and wanting to run and bring them home. Later that day I couldn't stop sobbing watching the footage. Still to this day I feel all those same emotions. Today my heart is with the survivors and all the babies born after 9/11 who never got the chance to meet their daddies. I wish we could get back to the unity as a country we had during those weeks and months after. I wish we could look at the anniversary of this date and remember what hatred does and change how we look at each other. At least then there would be something that came out of this horror.

09/11/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🤍
Today is a reminder to slow down, take a breath, and celebrate the hard work that so often fills our days.
I’m especially grateful for all of you who work hard, care for others, support your families, chase your goals, and still somehow keep showing up day after day. Your time and energy are valuable — and you deserve moments of rest, too. 🌿
I’m also incredibly thankful for each and every person who supports my small business. Whether you’ve booked an appointment, purchased a product or gift certificate, shared a post, referred a friend, or simply cheered me on — thank you. Your support allows me to continue doing work that I truly love. 💙
However you’re spending today, I hope there’s a little time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the things and people that matter most.
Happy Labor Day from Phoenix Skin and Body Wellness! ✨
Rest. Recharge. You’ve earned it. 🤍

08/31/2026

My son said to me last week "Look, mom I'm starting to get hair on my lip!" 👨

Me, too, kid. Me, too. 😭

Book your lip and chin wax if you're also seeing a 5 o'clock shadow at 9am by heading to mysite.vagaro.com/phoenixskinandbodywellness

08/28/2026

A little “Hi, I’m still here!” check-in. 🤍

I know I’ve been a little quiet on social media lately. Summer has been busy, life has been full, and sometimes something has to take a backseat—and apparently social media volunteered. 😂

But behind the scenes, I’m still here doing what I love, taking care of my amazing clients, juggling all the things, and trying to soak up a little bit of summer along the way.

As we start heading into a new season, I’m looking forward to getting back on here more, sharing skincare tips, wellness, treatments, a little Reiki/energy goodness, and of course what’s happening at Phoenix Skin & Body Wellness. ✨

Thank you to everyone who continues to book, refer friends, share my business, and support me—even when I disappear from your feed for a minute. It truly means more than you know. 💙

Here’s to giving ourselves a little grace when life gets busy. Sometimes you’re thriving…and sometimes you’re just trying to remember what day it is. 😂

I’m still here, Phoenix is still here, and I’m excited for what’s coming this fall. 🍂✨

07/05/2026

🇺🇸✨ We hope everyone had a fun, relaxing, and safe 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

Whether you spent the day with family, friends, around a campfire, or watching fireworks, we hope your holiday was filled with laughter, wonderful memories, and a little time to recharge.

Thank you for allowing Phoenix Skin & Body Wellness to be part of your self-care journey. We look forward to helping you relax, renew, and rise again soon.
❤️ Wishing you a beautiful weekend!

06/06/2026

Spa Owner Reality Check 📣

POV: You survived a completely booked day at the spa, listened to everyone's life story, solved skin concerns, balanced energy, stayed hydrated-ish... and then your bra strap said:
"You know what? I'm done too." 😅
After giving 110% to every client today, my bra officially clocked out before I did.

When people ask if running a spa is glamorous... this is the reality: ✨ Glowing skin ✨ Happy clients ✨ Full schedule ✨ One bra hanging on by hopes and prayers
At least it waited until the last appointment. 😂

05/30/2026

'Tis the season! Welcome Road America race fans! 🚘🏍