Empower Massage Studio

Empower Massage Studio Massage Studio specializing in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric massage therapy

09/02/2026

Going from competing and lifting over 200 lbs to rebuilding was probably one of the hardest mental shifts after my first baby.

Knowing what I was capable of and feeling so far from it during a time where I felt like I needed that outlet the most really sucked.

To feel like yourself and have some sense of normalcy during such a transformative time in your life is something I think we all crave as moms, especially after our first baby.

But what I didn’t know then was how much that experience would change me in ways I’m so grateful for now.

I used to think lifting made me resilient, and I do think it gave me a lot of mental toughness because you don’t get strong without learning how to work hard, be disciplined and keep showing up. But for the most part, I was always progressing. I went from barely being able to lift the bar to lifting over 200 lbs, and even when training was hard, I was still moving forward and getting stronger.

What felt completely different was knowing what it felt like to be strong, feeling like I had lost all of that, and then having to find my way back while also trying to figure out who I was as a mom and having this little person depending on me.

I think that experience gave me a different kind of resilience than training ever did, because I learned that I could lose my footing, not feel like myself for a while, and still eventually find my way back.

I still get overwhelmed and I definitely don’t handle every curveball well, but I do think I move through hard seasons differently now than I did before becoming a mom.

Did becoming a mom change the way you think about strength too?

motherhood, postpartum fitness, postpartum recovery, strength after baby, identity after motherhood, maternal mental health, postpartum journey, rebuilding after baby, motherhood identity, strength training, nervous system regulation, postpartum life

08/24/2026

Most people don’t pick up on this until their baby has developed a flat spot. And many still don’t seek out help.

But as someone whose background is in functional movement, I wish I had known more about this with my first as I know the chain reaction that this can cause.

By the time I realized what it was, he had already developed a flat spot and I lost so much sleep over positioning him while he slept.

My best recommendation is to see someone who works on babies within their first 1–2 weeks of life. The sooner you catch things, the easier it is to address and the faster progress typically is!

If you’re new here, Hi! I’m Michelle, a Licensed Massage Therapist and mom of 2 boys with a 6 year age gap. 👵🏻👶🏻 Follow along for more content about massage and nervous system regulation for parents and kids.

Torticollis, baby tension, plagiocephaly, brachiocephaly, head flattening, head turn preference, baby milestones, baby development

As someone who has struggled with this. It’s not easy 🤭 but find someone who welcomes you with any request you might hav...
08/22/2026

As someone who has struggled with this. It’s not easy 🤭 but find someone who welcomes you with any request you might have whether it’s one or 20 🫶🏼

If you’re new here, Hi! I’m Michelle, a Licensed Massage Therapist and mom of 2 boys with a 6 year age gap 👦🏼👶🏻. Follow along for more content about massage and nervous system regulation for parents and kids.

People pleaser, highly sensitive person, neurodivergent, massage, massage therapist, self care for moms, joyful motherhood, raising little kids, nervous system regulation

This is probably the quickest way to figure out whether you’ll like it here or booking a session with me. 🤪I overshare, ...
08/17/2026

This is probably the quickest way to figure out whether you’ll like it here or booking a session with me. 🤪

I overshare, I ask a lot of questions, I make jokes before things are funny, and I can connect almost anything back to the nervous system. Some of that probably makes me good at my job, and some of it may just make me annoying. I’m okay with both.

I’m always going to be honest about what I think massage can accomplish, what it may take to get there, and when someone else needs to be part of your care. I also think women already have enough information making them question every little thing they notice in themselves and their children. I don’t want to add to that. I want you to have good information, real support, and a little more confidence in your own instincts.

Anyway, now you know what you’re getting into around here 🫶🏼

If you’re new here, Hi! I’m Michelle, a Licensed Massage Therapist and mom of 2 boys with a 6 year age gap 👦🏼👶🏻. Follow along for more content about massage and nervous system regulation for parents and kids.

Reasons to follow or unfollow me, pregnancy massage, prenatal massage, postpartum massage, women’s health, pediatric massage, mom of 2 boys, massage therapist, manual therapy, labor prep, birth education, postpartum education, birth preferences, raising little kids, joyful motherhood, self care for moms

I had way too much fun making this one because I realized I’ve probably been every single number at some point… maybe ev...
08/08/2026

I had way too much fun making this one because I realized I’ve probably been every single number at some point… maybe even in one week 🤭

Wherever you landed, I hope it reminds you to be a little extra kind to yourself this week. Self-care doesn’t have to be perfect or all-or-nothing, and sometimes the smallest moments are enough to help you feel a little more like yourself again.

Now tell me... where did you land?!

Target run, moms at target, overstimulated mom, relatable motherhood, joyful motherhood, raising resilient kids, self care for moms, parenting, massage for moms, mom of boys

I had way too much fun making this one because I realized I’ve probably been every single number at some point…maybe eve...
08/08/2026

I had way too much fun making this one because I realized I’ve probably been every single number at some point…maybe even in one week 🤭

Wherever you landed, I hope it reminds you to be a little extra kind to yourself this week. Self-care doesn’t have to be perfect or all-or-nothing, and sometimes the smallest moments are enough to help you feel a little more like yourself again.

Now tell me... where did you land?!

Target moms, back to school, overstimulated moms, raising little kids, resilient moms, mom of boys, nervous system regulation, massage therapist, target trips

Motherhood is changing. We’re questioning the things we were told to accept. Push through. Don’t need help. Everyone els...
08/05/2026

Motherhood is changing.

We’re questioning the things we were told to accept. Push through.

Don’t need help.

Everyone else first.

I think it’s kinda chic to recover.

Kinda chic to prep your body and prioritize your nervous system.

Kinda chic to stop waiting until your body is screaming for your attention because taking care of yourself was never the selfish choice.

If you’re new here, Hi! I’m Michelle, a Licensed Massage Therapist and mom of 2 boys with a 6 year age gap 👦🏼👶🏻. Follow along for more content about massage and nervous system regulation for parents and kids.



Nervous system regulation, moms over 30, postpartum mental health, parenting challenges, joyful motherhood, find your village, postpartum support

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2051 Cypress Creek Road , Ste M
Cedar Park, TX
78613

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
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