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Wildflowers Massage Therapy

A quiet space for deep rest + healing
Holistic massage therapy. Intentional, heart-led care, Christian. Misty Jensen LMBT NC License # 17254

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Guided by experience and a heart for healing.

08/18/2026

Breathe in. Breathe out.
It’s your time, now. 🌸

08/17/2026

A little closer look at what’s on the shelves at Wildflowers…

We’re intentional about the products we bring into our little apothecary. We look for thoughtfully made goods with simple, recognizable ingredients, plant-based oils and butters, herbs, minerals and naturally derived ingredients—products that feel just as good to use as they do to bring home.
You’ll find small-batch skincare, balms, serums, mineral-based body care and other everyday essentials chosen with a more natural approach in mind.
Because what we put on our bodies matters, too.
Simple ingredients. Thoughtful sourcing. Beautifully made.

08/13/2026

THAT KNOT BETWEEN YOUR SHOULDER BLADES KEEPS COMING BACK…
WHAT IF THE PROBLEM ISN’T YOUR BACK?

You know the spot.
That deep ache between your shoulder blade and spine that makes you want someone to dig an elbow into it.
You massage it.
You stretch it.
You lean against a tennis ball.
It feels better.
And then it comes right back.
Sometimes that sore spot is working overtime because of what’s happening on the other side of your body.
Your shoulders spend hours being pulled forward—driving, working at a computer, looking down at your phone, carrying children, working with your hands or simply moving through everyday life.
As the tissues across the chest and front of the shoulders become shortened or restricted, the muscles between your shoulder blades may have to work harder to stabilize and control that forward position.
And the place doing all that extra work?
That may be the place that hurts.
So when I feel that stubborn “knot,” I'm not only thinking about the rhomboids and upper back.
I'm also looking at:
• The pecs and front of the shoulders
• How the shoulder blade is moving
• The neck and upper traps
• The rib cage
• Breathing mechanics
• Posture and repetitive movement
Sometimes continually digging into an already overworked muscle gives temporary relief without changing why it keeps becoming irritated in the first place.
Good bodywork isn't always about applying more pressure to the place that hurts.
Sometimes we need to ask:
What is this muscle working so hard to compensate for?
Your body is connected.
And sometimes the sorest muscle isn't the tightest one.
It may simply be the tired one.
🌿 Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice
Looking beyond the symptom to the whole body.

08/11/2026

THAT DEEP TIGHTNESS IN THE FRONT OF YOUR HIP…
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PSOAS.

You stretch your hip.
It feels better for a little while.
Then that deep pulling sensation comes right back.
Sometimes the answer isn't simply more stretching.
The psoas is a deep muscle that runs from your lumbar spine, travels through the pelvis, and joins the iliacus before attaching to the upper femur.
That location makes it an important part of how your spine, pelvis and legs work together.
When the psoas and surrounding tissues are working overtime, you may notice:
• A deep ache or tightness in the front of the hip
• Discomfort after sitting for long periods
• Low-back tension
• Feeling stiff when you first stand up
• A pulling sensation through the hip or groin
• Difficulty comfortably extending the hip behind you
But here's the important part:
A psoas that feels tight isn't necessarily a psoas that simply needs to be stretched.
Sometimes a muscle stays tense because it's doing extra work.
Maybe the glutes aren't contributing as well as they could.
Maybe prolonged sitting has kept the hips in a shortened position for hours.
Maybe your pelvis and low back have developed a compensation pattern.
Or perhaps the surrounding muscles are asking the psoas to provide more stability than it normally should.
That's why bodywork shouldn't automatically be:
“It hurts here, so let's work harder here.”
When I'm addressing this kind of hip tension, I'm also thinking about the glutes, quadratus lumborum, adductors, abdominal region, diaphragm, low back and the way the pelvis is moving as a whole.
The goal isn't to force one deep muscle to “release.”
It's to help the surrounding system move and work together more comfortably.
Because sometimes that stubborn muscle isn't the problem.
It's the muscle that's been trying to solve the problem.
🌿 Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice
Looking beyond the symptom to the whole body.

08/10/2026

YOUR TAILBONE HURTS…
BUT IS YOUR TAILBONE ACTUALLY THE PROBLEM?

Tailbone pain can feel incredibly specific.
It hurts when you sit.
You shift from one side to the other.
Getting up from a chair can hurt.
Driving becomes uncomfortable.
Sometimes even lying in certain positions doesn't feel quite right.
So naturally, we focus on the tailbone.
But the coccyx doesn't exist in isolation.
Your tailbone sits at the very bottom of your spine and has connections with muscles, ligaments and fascia associated with the pelvis, pelvic floor and gluteal region.
When something in that system isn't moving or functioning well, the coccyx may be where you feel the problem—not necessarily where the whole problem began.
Things I consider when someone comes to me with tailbone discomfort:
• Pelvic floor tension — several pelvic floor muscles have attachments at or near the coccyx. Excess tension can contribute to pulling and pressure around the area.
• Gluteal tension — the glutes and surrounding fascia can influence how the pelvis moves and how pressure is distributed when you sit.
• Sacrum & SI region — the coccyx is directly below the sacrum. Changes in pelvic mechanics can alter how this entire area feels.
• Hip tension or imbalance — tight or overworked muscles around the hips can change pelvic positioning and movement.
• Long periods of sitting — especially sitting tucked under or leaning backward onto the tailbone.
• Previous falls or injuries — sometimes that old fall you barely think about anymore is worth mentioning.
And here's something many people don't realize:
I don't necessarily need to massage directly on your tailbone to work with tailbone pain.
Bodywork may focus on the glutes, hips, low back, sacral region and other surrounding tissues contributing to tension and compensation.
The goal isn't simply to chase the place that hurts.
It's to ask:
What is pulling?
What is tight?
What is compensating?
And what is your body trying to protect?
Sometimes the place asking the loudest for attention is only one piece of the story.
🌿 Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice
Looking beyond the symptom to the whole body.

08/09/2026

Happy Sunday, Wildflowers friends 🌸

08/08/2026

Your neck may be working harder than you realize.

Your head weighs roughly 10–12 pounds when it's sitting in a neutral position over your shoulders.
But when your head repeatedly moves forward—while scrolling, working at a computer, driving, crafting, or even reading—the muscles of your neck and upper back have to work harder to support it.
Over time, you may notice:
• Tightness at the base of your skull
• Aching between your shoulder blades
• Tired or heavy shoulders
• Tension headaches
• That familiar urge to constantly stretch or roll your neck
And here's the important part:
The answer isn't necessarily better posture all day.
Trying to rigidly hold yourself "perfectly straight" can create tension of its own.
Your body generally prefers variety and movement.
The Wildflowers 3-Minute Reset
1. Look up.
Put the phone down and bring your gaze straight ahead.
2. Bring your head back over your shoulders.
Gently draw your chin backward—don't force it downward. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 5 times.
3. Move your shoulders.
Slowly roll them backward 10 times.
4. Walk for one minute.
Let your arms swing naturally and allow your whole upper body to move.
Then go back to whatever you were doing.
You don't need perfect posture.
You need a body that gets opportunities to change position.
— Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice

08/07/2026

Your calves do more than move your feet.

Your calf muscles play an important role in helping blood travel back up your legs toward your heart.
Every time you walk and your calf muscles contract, they gently compress the veins in your lower legs. The valves inside those veins help keep blood moving upward instead of settling in your feet and ankles.
That's one reason the calf muscles are sometimes referred to as a “second heart” or “peripheral heart.”
Long periods of sitting or standing without much movement can reduce that natural pumping action. You might notice:
• Heavy or tired legs
• Stiff ankles
• Mild swelling around the feet or ankles
• Tight or achy calves
The Wildflowers 3-Minute Reset
1. Walk for one minute.
Even a lap around the house or office gets the calf pump working.
2. Do 10–15 slow heel raises.
Hold onto a chair or counter if needed. Rise onto your toes, pause, and slowly lower.
3. Move your ankles.
While seated, point and flex your feet 10 times, then make a few slow ankle circles in each direction.
These aren't complicated exercises—and that's the point.
Your body has some pretty remarkable systems built into it. Sometimes they simply need movement to do their job well.
Small movement. Big purpose.
— Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice

08/06/2026

It's perfectly okay to fall asleep during your massage

One of the most common things I hear is...
"I'm so sorry... I think I fell asleep."
Please don't apologize.
In fact, it's often a wonderful sign that your body has finally felt safe enough to truly relax.
When we drift into sleep—or that peaceful space between awake and asleep—our breathing naturally slows, muscles soften, and the nervous system has an opportunity to shift from "fight or flight" into a state of rest and recovery.
You don't have to stay awake to receive the full benefit of your massage.
And if you happen to snore...
Please don't worry.
It happens more often than you think, and it's simply a sign that you've relaxed. There is never any judgment here.
At Wildflowers, your session is your time.
Whether you spend it talking, enjoying the quiet, or peacefully drifting off to sleep, you're exactly where you need to be.

08/05/2026

Did You Know?

Your glutes help protect your lower back.
Many people assume low back discomfort always starts in the back.
Often, it doesn't.
Your glute muscles are designed to help stabilize your pelvis and generate power when you walk, climb stairs, or stand up from a chair.
When they become weak or "switch off" from prolonged sitting, your lower back and hip muscles often work harder to compensate.
Over time, this can contribute to:
• Aching in the lower back
• Tight hips
• Hamstring tension
• Feeling stiff after sitting
• Fatigue with standing or walking
The Wildflowers 3-Minute Reset
✓ Stand up every hour if you've been sitting.
✓ Do 10 slow chair squats (or sit-to-stands if that's more comfortable).
✓ Walk for one minute, focusing on squeezing your glutes with each step.
✓ Finish with five slow, deep breaths while relaxing your shoulders and jaw.
These simple movements help remind your body to use the muscles that were designed to support you.
Sometimes the strongest treatment begins with the smallest habit.
— Wildflowers Massage Therapy & Holistic Practice

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Maiden, NC
28650

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