Somata Therapy

06/13/2026

☀️Summer is almost here!!☀️

Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a shift in how you move, play, and live in your body.

🚶‍♀️‍➡️As the weather warms up, activity levels naturally increase—more walking, lifting, travel, yard work, and time outdoors. It’s also when we tend to notice the aches, restrictions, or old injuries that didn’t fully resolve over the winter.

🧠Massage therapy and chiropractic care aren’t just reactive—they’re strategic.

They help you:
• Move with more ease and less restriction
• Improve joint mobility and muscle function
• Reduce the risk of strain or injury as activity increases
• Support faster recovery between workouts or busy days
• Feel more connected, balanced, and energized in your body

🤸Whether you're chasing kids, training, gardening, or just wanting to feel good in your body again—this is the time to get ahead of it.

👉Don’t wait until something hurts.

Build your summer body the smart way: one that moves well, adapts easily, and feels good doing it. Make this summer your best one yet!

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06/08/2026

We created our signature facial massage treatments to highlight what is often the end of massage therapy sessions. Each treatment has been carefully curated to meet a specific need.

Not sure which facial to book? Here’s the difference 👇

✨ The Lift & Flow (45 min)
Your starting point.
Focused on lymphatic drainage + sculpting to reduce puffiness and restore flow through the face and neck.
→ Best for: de-puffing, light tension, first-time clients.

🧠 NeuroCalm Reset (60 min)
A full neck, jaw, and head reset with hot towels and nourishing facial oils.
Designed to release tension and calm the nervous system.
→ Best for: stress, headaches, tension patterns.

🌿 NeuroCalm Radiance Ritual (75 min)
The extended version.
Includes everything in the Reset + a mineral mask and scalp massage for deeper release and skin support.
→ Best for: chronic tension, burnout, and full-body reset.

👄 The Buccal Reset (60 min)
Targeted, therapeutic jaw work including intra-oral massage.
Releases deeper muscles involved in clenching and TMJ patterns.
→ Best for: jaw pain, headaches, clenching/grinding.

If you’re unsure, start with NeuroCalm Reset or go straight to the Radiance Ritual for the most complete experience.

One of the most common comments we get is that these treatments create a pause for the mind, a space where the body truly exhales and reset begins.

What are you waiting for? THIS is what better truly feels like....

👉www.somata.ca

05/07/2026

✨We are hiring!! ✨

If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position please send them this information. Resumes will be accepted until the end of May.

Thank you for your help!

-The Somata Team ⭐️

Somata Therapy in New Glasgow is looking for a part-time Operations and Billing Coordinator. You can find full details here: https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/job/operations-and-billing-coordinator/f37a0ea1-1f66-4c20-a670-2f791582181b

05/02/2026

✨ MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY ✨

We’re celebrating the women who give so much — with something that gives back.

To mark the launch of our NEW Advanced Facial Treatments, we’re gifting one lucky winner the ultimate self-care experience 🌿

🎁 WIN a curated self-care basket featuring our full skincare line from Skin Essence Organics + an in-studio experience designed to restore, lift, and reset.

These are not your typical facial massages.

Our Advanced Facial Treatments are rooted in clinical massage therapy — working with the nervous system, fascia, lymphatics, and soft tissues of the head, neck and face, to create real, lasting change in how you look and feel.

These treatments are tailored for your specific needs ranging from manual sculpting and lifting, jaw pain and regulating stress patterns, to the ultimate nervous system reset and luminous facial glow. With each treatment, you will experience a full-body exhale.

⭐️To Enter:

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Tag a mother (or someone who deserves this kind of care): each tag = 1 entry
Share to your story & tag us for a bonus entry

📍 Bonus: Visit our page + explore our new Advanced Facial Treatments

Winner announced Monday May 11!

04/16/2026

✨The Jaw Reset Ritual✨

Not uncommon, the jaw is a site of tension and pain for many. With chronic clenching patterns, TMJ dysfunction and persistent headaches, pain originating in the jaw can be disruptive to everyday life.

This unique treatment combines therapeutic massage techniques to the neck, face and head with the intra-oral or "buccal" release. This is the application of massage done inside the mouth, one side at a time, with a gentle yet progressive intention to release long standing holding patterns and muscle restrictions. Carefully curated for each individual, intra-oral work can be the game changer for restoring jaw function, removing stressful clenching patterns, improving circulation to the face and head and finally getting rid of those nagging headaches.

If your bite plate isn't enough, you likely need a reset. Check out our website for more information and availability for this specialty treatment. 📅

👉 www.somata.ca

04/10/2026

An amazing idea, proud to be a part of! When times are tough, our community holds strong! ❤️

**NEW PRIZES ADDED!**

**Edit: in under 12 hours you guys have donated over $1,500 worth of prizes and raised $1,115 I can't wait to see where we are at by the draw date! I just love yas 😍

The news of the fire has been absolutely devastating. To think that 14 people in our community woke up without a home, and 3 of our local businesses lost everything they’ve worked so hard for, is just heartbreaking.

​As a small business owner here, this hits so close to home. I know the blood, sweat, and late nights that go into building a livelihood from the ground up. To see that disappear in an instant is every entrepreneur’s worst nightmare. We aren't just businesses; we are neighbors, and when one of us hurts, we all feel it.
​I want to do what I can to help them start the long road to recovery, and I know Pictou County will show up and show out to take care of each other as we always do ❤️

**edit: I have received so many donations that it will be easier to just have a running list of prizes!

-Variety pack of mini cheesecakes from yours truly ($35)
-$50 gift certificate from HBK Bows
-$100 gift certificate from Lashes & Gems with Danielle
-60 minute massage from Massage ($114)
-$50 gift certificate from Creations
-Korean Lash Lift & Tint from Cotter MUA ($120)
-Manicure from By Kylee ($50)
-$50 gift certificate from 's Boutique
-Scentsy warmer & melt bundle from Angela Smeltzer ($70)
-$100 Walmart Gift Card from Lynn Arsenault
-$100 gift certificate for Forge from Raylene Garby
-2 dozen Sugar Cookies from 's Treats ($40)
-$100 gift certificate from Mobility Health & Fitness
-Facial from Heidi Zinck ($100)
-$100 Sobeys gift card and bottle of honey from Hive Honey Beekeepers
- 4 lemonades and $25 Market Money from Braedy’s Citrus Stand-new
-$50 Gift certificate to The Appleseed Modern Diner from Jayme Burrows
-2 tickets to any upcoming 2026 show at Glasgow Square Theatre ($140)
-Lash extensions from By Abby ($160)
-$75 gift certificate from Aesthetics by Chloe
-Custom silversmithed ring or pendant, made to order (value up to $200) from Taylor Penzes of
-4 pack of hot sauce from Jack Eats Heat Hot Sauce
-$50 gift certificate from Aly Rae Photography
-10 hours of marketing/event support from Gatherings Impact Solutions ($500)
-Hair cut and colour service from Tara Simpson ($90)
-Golden Hour photo shoot from Life's Work: Birth and Lifestyle Photography ($250)
-$50 gift certificate to The Thistle from Megan Hartling
-One night stay at The Cozy Cabins and a housecleaning service from Penney EM ($500)
-One massage therapy session ($130) and one initial chiropractic session ($120) from
-$200 gift certificate from Marissa Rosaleen Photography
-$200 gift certificate to East Avenue from Atlantic Insurance Brokers Ltd
-Gel manicure from Nails by Michaella ($55)
-60 minute therapeutic facial massage from Kerri Walsh ($140)
-Custom 9x12 painted pet portrait from Cynthia's Brushworks ($150)
-Colour service from Cousineau-Walsh ($90) Look Hair Care
- Aesthetics gift certificate from Best ($50)
-$100 gift certificate to 's Hut

​❤️Spots: $5 each
❤️How to Enter: E-transfer to [email protected]
❤️Memo: Please include "RAFFLE" and your phone number so I can reach you!
​
Every single cent raised will go directly to the families and business owners affected by the fire.
​
Draw Date: April 15th
​Pick-up: New Glasgow Farmers Market

​Even if you can’t enter, please consider sharing this post. Let’s show everyone the heart of this community and help our neighbors get back on their feet 💖

04/09/2026

Our downtown community was hit with a devastating fire yesterday. Several businesses and apartments were destroyed.

In a place made up of small towns, Pictou County is rich in heart, collaboration and respect. This loss is deeply felt across the entire county but notably the parallels that distinguish the downtown core of New Glasgow, one of those streets being our own.

Our heartfelt sympathies are sent to all those affected by this fire, and the utmost appreciation and thanks to the New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, Plymouth, Little Harbour and Linacy Fire Depts, NGPD, and all the first responders who helped brave the scene throughout the day and into today.

We might be small, but we are no stranger to devastation and rebuilding with resilience takes a village, one we are incredibly proud to be a part of.

💛

03/24/2026

✨The Deep Tissue Reset✨

Not all massage is created for relaxation—this is built for results.

🔥If you’re dealing with stubborn pain, movement restrictions, or a body that just isn’t performing the way it should, this treatment is designed for you.

Our Deep Tissue Reset goes beyond surface-level work, targeting deeper layers of muscle and fascia to release chronic tension, restore mobility, and help your body move the way it was meant to. Through intentional pressure and real-time communication, we work with your body—not against it—to create lasting change.

🧠This is where we focus on:
• Breaking down tension that keeps coming back
• Improving range of motion and joint freedom
• Supporting injury prevention and recovery
• Giving athletes the edge they need to train, perform, and recover at a higher level

Whether you’re stuck in pain or pushing for peak performance—this is your reset.

Feel the difference. Move better. Perform stronger.

📍 Now booking at Somata
👉Online booking calendar open 24/7

03/22/2026

✨Introducing our first Hybrid Massage Experience :

🌿 The NeuroCalm Reset & Radiance Ritual

💆‍♀️A signature treatment for women, this deeply restorative treatment is thoughtfully designed for women navigating the physical and emotional shifts of perimenopause and menopause.

During this stage, many women experience increased neck and shoulder tension, jaw clenching, headaches, disrupted sleep, and heightened nervous system sensitivity—often alongside noticeable changes in skin hydration, elasticity, and tone.

💆‍♀️This signature treatment addresses both. It is a therapeutic blend of precision clinical massage with nourishing aspects of a facial and healing care for your skin to provide truly exceptional holistic results. Skincare products have been carefully selected to support all skin types, especially skin impacted by hormonal changes.

🌸Your session begins with focused work through the upper back, shoulders, and neck to reduce the physical strain that builds from stress, posture, and hormonal shifts. The goal is to reduce muscle tension, jaw clenching to help improve mobility, relieve headaches and support nervous system regulation and better sleep.

🌿The second half of your treatment transitions into a calming, skin-nourishing facial experience using certified organic skincare products derived from nature’s extracts, essential oils, and mineral-rich ingredients. Using warm towels, a gentle non-stripping cleanse and application of high-quality organic facial oils with a slow, intentional facial massage to support circulation and deep relaxation, you will feel a true exhale experience.

This Ritual is exclusively offered by our RMT Nissa, offering both online booking and direct billing availability. Spaces will fill up in advance so book ahead to secure your session. Wait list options also available.

Book your first Ritual and experience what YOUR perimenopause/menopause BETTER can feel like!

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02/27/2026

✨Welcome Christopher Smyth, RMT✨

We are excited to introduce our newest Registered Massage Therapist joining the team at Somata!

With over 10 years of clinical experience, Christopher brings depth, precision and a thoughtful therapeutic approach to his work. His treatments integrate a range of skills that can include fascial mobilization, deep Swedish massage, Gua Sha, cupping and more.

Christopher’s practice is designed for those seeking answers with clear goals for progress, encouraging open communication in real time while maintaining a professional ear for listening to what your body says.

If you are navigating chronic tension, persistent pain patterns, or simply looking for intentional, results-focused care, Christopher is actively welcoming new clients.

📌 Please note: Direct Bilking to insurance provider will be available soon. While processing is underway, sessions will require payment at the time of service , with receipts proceed for reimbursement.

To book with Christopher, please visit our website.
www.somata.ca

Welcome to Somata, Christopher 🌿