Michelle Gallant Therapeutic Massage & Yoga

I'm super excited to be presenting this empowering workshop for the 4th time! If you're seeking a natural and holistic approach to health, join me for an enlightening, fun, affordable 4 class workshop exploring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Held at the Salem Y's Mind/Body studio... Details below

I first studied CST in 2002. Most people have never heard of this incredibly healing modality. I incorporate it mostly at the end of a massage treatment. The response is usually "I like what you did at the end there". Recently took the classes again and the effects people are having are amazing!! We don't realize how much stress & trauma is stored in our body. Here is a response from one of my clients. OUR BODIES KEEP THE SCORE!!

"Michelle Gallant is an exceptional therapist. Her expertise in cranial sacral therapy is evident in both her technique and her presence. I have experienced persistent tension and discomfort around my head and neck for years. After just one treatment, there was a noticeable improvement in blood flow and a significant reduction in pain. The session was deeply effective and left a lasting impact physically and emotionally. While some of the language around this work may seem abstract, the results are tangible and real. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone dealing with chronic tension or unexplained discomfort.
- July 18, 2025
Leo Ciaramitaro

This is the second time I've offered this transformational workshop with Jen. It is appropriate for all! In this 2 hour session you will be guided through conscious gentle movements, breath and dialog to uncover a limiting story held in your tissues that's just waiting to be acknowledged and released harboring in more freedom, confidence and joy.

Excited to once again present “Diving Within ~ An Experience Through Breath”. Yogasakti in Salem will be hosting the event on Saturday, May 3, 2 -4 pm. This workshop will guide students into an experience of profound awareness through various pranayama breathing practices combining with yoga postures. Release dormant trapped energies, from the physical body, bringing healing and revealing your Divine essence. Register @ yogasakti.com

Pranayama is making its way into the world, accepted, tested and valued!

You can breath easy knowing that today is the day! Our newest The Life You Want Class curriculum is launching at 4 p.m. EST, where we’ll be covering everything you need to know about breathwork! Tap the link in our bio to join us this evening and learn about why something that seems so mundane and simple (like breathing) is actually incredibly important to our health and well-being!

A “Hallmark Holiday” is the sentiment many have of Valentine’s Day. A yearly opportunity for retailers to profit off of “love” ~ gifts of chocolates, jewelry, fine dining. Also, a challenging day for those who may not “feel” love in their lives. How about an alternative to the material expressions on Valentine’s Day, one that may feel a bit more authentic? One that involves self-love, Therapeutic Massage.

When you consciously begin to practice self-love, usually attention and awareness needs to turn inward. Enter the silence and listen... What is it that would truly benefit my “being” ~ physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? WAIT A MINUTE!! How do I even enter the silence??? I was reminded in one of my favorite poems by Dana Faulds,

To have no goal but to be in the moment ….. Listen with intimacy….

This silence may seem unattainable, considering how loud the head can be sometimes!

No worries, it can be done and I can help! Receiving therapeutic massage will give you access to the silence and present moment awareness. As the body relaxes, the mind will soon begin to quiet as it focuses on sensations in the body, lowering the volume in the mind.

As tension is eased out, muscles soften and energies are freed. Freeing of this life force energy will enhance physical health, reduce mental tension and fatigue, allow challenging emotions to be more accessible and a greater sense of wholeness will be perceived.

Receiving massage on a regular basis is a practice of self-love. Nurture yourself in this healthy loving way, be your own Valentine!

We all know how it feels to occasionally get a poor night's sleep. However, if sleeping poorly becomes more frequent, sleep deprivation can begin to cause an inflammatory response within the body. Ayurveda contends that inflammation is the root cause of many imbalances, which if left unchecked, will lead to sickness and poor health. Western medicine has linked the development of heart disease, diabetes, stoke, cancer and Alzheimer's disease to increased inflammation.

Ayurveda, the Indian science of how to live a healthy life, puts a great deal of emphasis on quality sleep to ensure healthy body & mind. Ayurveda acknowledges that each one of us is different, therefore, we each have different requirements as to how much sleep is beneficial for our well being and how to attain quality sleep.

When sleep is elusive, Ayurveda concerns itself on an individual level, what can be shifted to bring about optimum sleep? Some of the variables that are considered in the equation relate to diet and routines. As an Ayurvedic Lifestyle consultant, I can help you determine what may be out of balance based upon your personal constitution and offer recommendations to help get you a great nights sleep! Most of the recommendations are quite easy to implement. The body is very receptive to altering course toward healing when we give it what it needs. Please contact me for more information to receive your personal consultation. [email protected]

In the meantime, I will be offering a Yoga Nidra this Sunday at 11:00 AM on the Zoom platform. Yoga Nidra is a guided, sleep based meditation that you can't do wrong. It is one tool Ayurveda uses to reboot the nervous system to promote healing and wellness. All you will need is your viewing device, a blanket and pillow and an environment conducive to relaxing (no phones, tvs or pets) To attend visit https://heart-of-bliss.square.site and select the Yoga Nidra option. I will send you a Zoom link once I receive your registration.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions. A good night's sleep is priceless so don't wait!

Here's to sweet dreams!
Michelle