Functional Massage Therapy

09/09/2026

5 ½ years ago — October 2021 — I opened Functional Massage Therapy.

If you would have told me then what these years would hold, I don’t know if I would have believed you.

It has not been a straight line. It’s been ebbs and flows. Some months I’ve felt so clear, so motivated, so locked in on my goals. Other months, just getting out of bed and showing up for my clients and my kids felt like the biggest win.

Because in these last 5 ½ years, life has lifed.

A divorce.
Losing my mom.
Learning how to be a mom to three young adults who don’t need me in the same way anymore, but still need me so deeply.
And just... all the other things swirling around us that we all carry quietly.

My practice has evolved as I have evolved. My goals at the start are not my goals now. And that’s okay. That’s supposed to happen.

What I’ve learned — really, truly learned — is that the most important thing I can do is give myself grace. To let things happen naturally. To stop forcing a timeline that was never mine to force.

Is everything 100% where I want it to be? No.

But is it exactly where it’s supposed to be right in this moment? Absolutely yes.

And for that, I’m proud. I’m grateful. And I’m still here. Still building. Still holding space for healing — for you, and for me.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here since October 2021 or you just found me — thank you.

Energy flows where intention goes. 🤍🌿

Always,
Lauren
Functional Massage Therapy

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

A Collaborative Space for Women Healers 🌿🤲

Something really special is happening inside the walls of Functional Massage Therapy.

When I opened this space, I wanted more than just a massage practice — I wanted to create a healing room for healers. A place where women in holistic healthcare could root down, grow, and truly thrive in their calling to serve this community.

And that’s exactly what’s happening. 🌱

Our space has become a collaborative sanctuary — home to an incredible collective of female practitioners, each bringing her own healing modality, her own heart, her own magic. We are massage therapists, bodyworkers, healers — women who are deeply passionate about helping you feel at home in your body again.

We are different in our gifts, but aligned in our purpose. It's collaborative, not competitive. Supportive, not siloed. No gatekeeping, just growth.

When you walk in, you’re not just supporting one woman-owned business — you’re supporting a whole circle of women who have chosen to serve together, so those in need have access to the care they deserve.

Energy flows where intention goes — and our intention here is community healing. ✨

I am so proud of what we’re growing here. Thank you for being part of it. Stay tuned — I’ll be introducing you to all the beautiful souls who make up our collective.

With love,
Lauren

09/02/2026

Last-minute openings this week! ✨

I have just TWO 60-minute appointments left:

📅 Thursday at 2:00 PM - 60 min
📅 Friday at 11:30 AM - 60 min

Sturbridge studio - 48 Main St

These will go fast — DM me to grab one!

09/01/2026

Continuing Education is on the agenda for today. Ethics: Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy

08/31/2026

✨ Last-Minute Openings — Sturbridge This Week ✨

I have a few rare openings left on the table this week for Functional Massage:

Wednesday:
2:00 PM - 60 min
5:30 PM - 60 min

Thursday:
2:00 PM - 60 min
7:00 PM - 60 min

Friday:
11:30 AM - 60 min
2:30 PM - 60 min

If that low back, hip, or sciatic pain has been creeping up, now’s a great time to get in.

These will go fast — DM me or book online to grab your spot! 💛

08/29/2026

She walked in hunched over. Sciatica had her miserable for months.

One focused session later? Smiling. Standing taller. “I can’t believe this is how good I feel.”

Sciatic pain isn’t just “low back pain.” It’s glutes. It’s piriformis. It’s fascia that needs time and intentional work.

Don’t give up on massage. Give the RIGHT massage a chance.