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2thecoreinc 2theCore provides individualized therapeutic massage therapy & private mat Pilates training services.

Essie has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001 and works
to incorporate other aspects of wellness into her business with
pilates and personal training. She received her bachelor's degree
in Athletic Training and has working experience in physical therapy
and chiropractic settings. She has been a Paragon Pilates mat certified
instructor since 2005 and ISFTA personal trainer since 2012 and now provides online accountability groups as a Beachbody Coach. She also
founded Tender Touch Ministries, a community outreach program
providing free infant massage classes to caregivers.

Phew! Join me for any and all of it! BTW: I am thankful for you. Coming up soon, the next Food and Fitness Accountabilit...
10/03/2026

Phew! Join me for any and all of it!

BTW: I am thankful for you.

Coming up soon, the next Food and Fitness Accountability Group starts Tuesday (ladies only), a Foundational Pilates workshop at A.M.P. physical therapy Thursday nights at 6:30pm, and an amazing wellness workshop with Dr. Melissa Overman, DO of Grace Integrative presented by Foothills Family Optical. We will have lots of give-a-ways and will be offering all donations to The Hiding Place (https://www.thehidingplacepickens.org/) .

Last but not least, here are those toe exercises (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbQ2RYxbppE) that I've been talking about all week. Turns out, while doing PT for some knee pain, my big toe injury from college was causing me to use my knee improperly and led to chronic patellar tendinitis. Off the Block PT (https://www.offtheblockpt.com/) has been so amazing to work with! I'm so grateful! Look up a few more toe and ankle exercises! Try them! Get those toes moving, they are incredibly important for your balance, your brain, and contribute to your leg and core strength! Did you know that Joseph Pilates invented a toe gizmo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eyt55Oqlx8) ? He even knew how important it was to exercise our toes!

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Let's do life together!Upcoming, Amazing Local Events.....I'll be at all of them. Join me! Event 1: Strength Training an...
09/22/2026

Let's do life together!

Upcoming, Amazing Local Events...
..I'll be at all of them.
Join me!

Event 1: Strength Training and Peptide Supported Weight Loss with Dr. Aimee Duffy and Dr. Toni Counts

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00pm

315 E. Main St. Central, SC (next to Helping Hands Thrift Store)
FREE

Event 2: Pilates Pop-Up with Essie at Off the Block PT
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00am
315 E. Main St. Central, SC (next to Helping Hands Thrift Store)
$15/ Space is limited/ Bring your own mat.
Must register and sign waiver to participate.

Event 3: Hope Women's Center Walk-For-Life
Hope Women’s Center 2026 Walk for Life 5K on October 10, 2026! 🎉
This is more than just a walk—it’s an opportunity to celebrate life, support families, and help create a generation of hope in our community.
Whether you walk, run, volunteer, sponsor, or simply share the event, YOU can make a difference!
đź“… October 10, 2026
đź“Ť Pickens Doodle Pavilion

Event 4: Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive? Nutrition, Histamine, and the Chemistry Behind Healthy Vision with Dr. Melissa Overman sponsored by Foothills Family Optical

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See you on the mats, again? Check out our event on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026.
09/14/2026

See you on the mats, again?

Check out our event on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026.

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I hope to meet you on the mat!Check out our event on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026.
09/07/2026

I hope to meet you on the mat!

Check out our event on Thursday, Sep 17, 2026.

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It's time to get focused!The kids are back in school and it's time for us to get focused on our own habits and lifestyle...
08/20/2026

It's time to get focused!

The kids are back in school and it's time for us to get focused on our own habits and lifestyles. Would you like some accountability?

I am hoping a group of ladies will join me.
Near or far, this can work for you!
I hope to lead 3 sessions over the next severl months.

First Session:
Prep week starts Tuesday 8/25/26
Plan week starts Tuesday 9/1/26

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Chips and Salsa Anyone?What's your favorite summer treat? I really like my hubby's fresh cantina style salsa when the to...
08/06/2026

Chips and Salsa Anyone?

What's your favorite summer treat?

I really like my hubby's fresh cantina style salsa when the tomatoes start coming in from the garden. However, secretly, one of my favorite summer treats is a big batch of mango salsa. There's just something about the blend of sweet mango and salty chips that is refreshing. Here is a good recipe, but you can really make it your own. I have to admit, sometimes, I'm so ready to start dipping my chips that I leave out the green pepper and just add mango, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, Redmond's sea salt (https://living.redmond.com/collections/real-salt) , a little tomato, and lots of cilantro. If you don't like it too hot or spicy, be sure to leave out the jalapeno seeds but I like the heat, so, I keep them in.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!
I hope to see you soon and am so very, very
grateful to be part of your wellness team.

Check out this great song by Phil Wickham--I've had it on repeat most days.

Everyday Hallelujah (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV16iEKjafs)

PS. Don't forget that we can do same-day glasses for many prescriptions at Foothills Family Optical and can even file most insurances!
We even have a summer sunglasses sale going on.
Call Ben at 864-301-8440 for more info.

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God bless America! The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the L...
07/04/2026

God bless America!

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

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Meet Wilder! The votes are in! Meet Wilder, my adopted Bryce Canyon National Park prairie dog junior ranger. :)Winner: W...
06/25/2026

Meet Wilder!

The votes are in!

Meet Wilder, my adopted
Bryce Canyon National Park prairie dog junior ranger. :)

Winner: Wilder ($20 off next session)
1st runner-up: Buddy ($10 off next session)
2nd runner-up: Rocko the Ranger ($5 off next session)
3rd runner-up: Mr. Furry

Thanks for participating and for your continued support of my massage ministry.
I couldn't do it without you!

A few more things...

Do you need glasses or an eye exam?
Foothills Family Optical has a new website.
Check it out at FoothillsFamilyOptical.com (https://foothillsfamilyoptical.com/) or try the online scheduling!
Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions. We are always looking for ways to connect better with the community.

Pilates at the Loft Wellness Studio
Meet me at the mat, every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm
All fitness levels are welcome, however, the studio location is upstairs.
Extra mats are available.
Misc. equipment provided.
Come try out the chilled eucalyptus towels after class!
$15/class
First class is free with code "WELCOME."
Register at theloftwellnessstudio.com (http://www.theloftwellnessstudio.com)

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NAME THAT PRAIRIE DOG CONTESTI did a thing while we were exploring some of the great canyons of the west a couple of wee...
05/26/2026

NAME THAT PRAIRIE DOG CONTEST

I did a thing while we were exploring some of the great canyons of the west a couple of weeks ago. I 'adopted' a prairie dog at the Bryce Canyon National Park. In an effort to help the Utah prairie dog population, the park has a dedicated area reserved for them to breed and live undisturbed. Every 'adoption' fee helps sustain their efforts to protect and provide for the Utah prairie dogs.

My family will vote on their favorite name and
the winner will get $20 off their next session.

Submissions are due by June 20th.

A FEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE TRIP...

The Grand Canyon
If you've never seen the Grand Canyon, a couple GRAND ways to experience the immensity and beauty of the landscape is to fly into Phoenix and enjoy a beautiful drive north through Sedona. We stopped at the Mesa airport to watch the sunset then stayed in Flagstaff, AZ. We stopped in to see the Chapel of the Holy Dove, hiked the Island Trail along the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon (https://www.nps.gov/waca/planyourvisit/island-trail.htm) (Mom was quite a trooper down and back up 165 stairs), viewed in awe at the Meteor Crater, and took some photo ops at 'Standing on the Corner' in Winslow, AZ off of Route 66. Trip tip: Pack your lunches and eat dinner at the Relic Road
1) Maverick Helicopter Tours (https://www.maverickhelicopter.com/) ( 45 min. tour)-yes, I cried because it was so breathtaking and unreal
2) Canyon Ministries (https://canyonministries.org/) (all day tour)-- We learned about the history of the Colorado plateau, events that impacted the creation of the layers of the rock in the canyon (like the Great Flood), did fossil hunting on the South Rim, and enjoyed another amazing sunset. The Colorado River (see below) is a stunning color from every angle even without filters!

Horseshoe Bend (https://horseshoebend.co/) and the Vermillion Cliffs (https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/vermilion-cliffs) were great sights to see. Don't miss the California Condor viewing sight. Bring your binoculars. Next time, we hope to make it Lake Powell and some slot canyons, too. If you're ever heading through Kanab, try out The Iron Horse (https://www.ironhorsekanab.com/) BBQ restaurant.

Fun Fact: Did you know that a Ponderosa pine tree's bark either smells like butterscotch or vanilla, can be up to 6 inches thick, and is fire resistant?

Bryce Canyon National Park (https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/index.htm) (see below)
On our way to Bryce Canyon from Flagstaff, we stopped at Sunset Crater (https://www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/index.htm) Volcano and hiked through trails of lava rock. Then we visited the Wupatki National Monument (https://www.nps.gov/wupa/index.htm) where Hopi villages once stood. Bryce Canyon has the highest concentration of Hoodoos (unique limestone rock formations) in the world. It was also the coldest and windiest canyon we visited at an elevation of 8-9,000ft above sea level. The boys did more hiking while we did the self-guided driving tour. This is also the home of the small Utah prairie dog preserve.

Zion National Park (https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm)
Utah canyon travel tip: We stayed in Glendale at an airbnb spot called Zen Zion because it was an hour to each Utah park. Again, you can pack your lunches and snacks for lunch but try out the Brink's Grill and Country Store back in Glendale for a Mongolian buffet style dinner.

Zion National Park has a totally separate set of unique and stunning views with it's massive cliff formations. This was the busiest park and could only be seen by shuttle service. We did a few easier loops like the Lower Emerald Pool and the Weeping Rock while the boys ventured off for most of the day.

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I apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience but I am having to move some appointments around due to my daughter havin...
03/31/2026

I apologize, in advance, for any inconvenience but I am having to move some appointments around due to my daughter having surgery on Monday. Please check with me regarding availability.

In the case you'd like to receive care before I can accommodate you, I'd recommend one of the two following therapists:
Anita Squires 864-985-2890 (Central/Clemson area)
Annette Burrell 864-831-6314 (Willow Retreat Wellness Center, Pickens)

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315 E Main Street
Central, SC
29630

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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+18594206781

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