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The Vision behind Essence Massage and Wellness began in 2000 when Sarah relocated from North Idaho to the Big Island of Hawaii to study Early Childhood Education. It was there, immersed in the spirit of aloha, that her appreciation for the healing arts and whole person wellness first began to flourish.
Her journey led her across the world - traveling to the Philippines, Fiji, Singapore, and ultimately Hong Kong, where she taught at an International Montessori school serving children from more than 20 nationalities. While living abroad Sarah regularly sought out bodywork treatments as a way to restore balance amidst the demands of city life. Through those experiences, she discovered how profoundly therapeutic and transformative massage therapy can be - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Upon returning to the United States, Sarah pursued professional training at the American Institute of Clinical Massage, graduating in 2007. She became Nationally Certified and Licensed in Idaho, committed to building a career rooted in clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Her passion for supporting women and families led her to earn prenatal certification and work for over six years in a natural childbirth center, providing specialized massage for pregnancy and postpartum care. She later expanded her expertise within a chiropractic setting utilizing sports massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release techniques to address pain, injury recovery, and structural alignment.
Advanced studies in La Stone Therapy in Oregon and Lomi Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian form of bodywork, deepened her understanding of intentional touch and rhythmic flow. Working within a therapeutic spa environment allowed her to integrate hot stone therapy and restorative spa elements into her practice, blending clinical precision with immersive relaxation.
In 2019, Sarah opened her private studio with the intention of creating something more than a massage appointment - a carefully curated wellness experience.
With nearly two decades of professional experience, she believes massage therapy supports not only the healing of the body, but the mind and spirit as well. Through Essence Massage & Wellness her mission is to provide personalized therapeutic care within a refined environment designed to promote balance, renewal, and lasting well-being.
