The Evolution of My Business Name

How Massage Is Life: Rooted In Healing came to be.

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Did you know my business didn’t even start as Massage Is Life?

When I first began this journey, my business was called:
Serenity Massage & Bodywork by Angela.

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Looking back now, I just laugh because… why Angela?

At the time, like most small business owners, I thought my name needed to be part of my brand. It felt personal, and it was safe. And honestly — it was a dumb, not-thought-out name in my opinion lol.

But I quickly realized that it didn’t fully reflect the work I was doing or the energy I was trying to create.

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Then I Dropped the Name Completely… and Just Used My Own Name

For a little while, I simply operated as:
Angela Jessie, LMT.

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But if you knew me back then, you’d notice something:

In every post, every caption, and every conversation — I was always saying one thing:

Massage Is Life.

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It was natural. It was how I truly felt about the work.

Without even realizing it, I was already speaking my brand into existence before it ever officially existed.

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The Lightbulb Moment: Massage Is Life

When it was time to officially file for my LLC, it hit me like a lightbulb:

Duh, Angela — Massage Is Life.

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It wasn’t something I had to force. It was already there.

Because to me, massage therapy is not just a service. It’s not an occasional treat or a luxury. It’s a vital part of living fully, staying balanced, and giving the body what it needs to function at its best.

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Why the Name Massage Is Life?

• Life as a Journey of Wellness:
  Massage is not a quick fix. It’s an ongoing journey of choosing healing, self-care, and growth.

• Life-Giving Benefits:
  Massage rejuvenates the body, restores the mind, and nurtures the spirit. It allows clients to relieve stress, reduce pain, and feel more vibrant and fully alive.

• Balance and Healing:
  Life impacts us physically and emotionally. Massage Is Life reflects my commitment to creating a space where both can be addressed — safely, gently, and intentionally.

• Self-Care as Essential, Not Optional:
  Massage isn’t something you do when you finally break down. It’s something you prioritize, like exercise, nutrition, or rest. Caring for your body is part of caring for your life.

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At its core, Massage Is Life embodies the belief that healing happens in the moments of relaxation, release, and restoration. It’s life in the simple act of caring for yourself.

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And Now Comes The Next Chapter: Rooted In Healing

As my business continues to evolve, so does my work — and so does my vision.

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Massage Is Life has become my identity, but I’ve been called to take it even deeper. I’m stepping into a space that reflects the direction my work is growing into:

• The clients I serve who carry stress, grief, trauma, overwhelm, and emotional weight.

• The emotional layers that come with the work I do every single day.

• The nervous system-focused care I am becoming more specialized in.

• The healing journeys that not only my clients walk through — but that I continue to walk through personally.

• The intentional space I continue to build, where care is about more than just muscles — it’s about the full person.

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That’s where Rooted In Healing was born — and where Massage Is Life is now growing.

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It gives my work new depth, while still honoring the foundation that started it all.

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What Massage Is Life: Rooted In Healing Means Today (and Going Forward)

Massage Is Life: Rooted In Healing reflects the full mission I am building into:

• To create safe, intentional space where clients feel fully cared for — physically, emotionally, and energetically.

• To honor the nervous system as the true gateway to healing.

• To support long-term wellness, not short-term fixes.

• To hold space for grief, trauma, stress, and everyday life in a safe, grounded environment.

• To offer care that respects both my clients and myself, so we can both thrive and sustain this work long-term.

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This isn’t just a business name.

It’s a reflection of my journey, my growth, my purpose — and the type of care I am intentionally continuing to build.

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🌿 Massage Is Life was always in me — and now I am fully growing into what it was always meant to become.