Embody Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

06/15/2026

🩸 BLOOD DRIVE REMINDER 🩸

We're just 3 days away!

As part of my 10 Years of Healing • 1 Year Giving Back campaign, I'll be hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 17, and we're still looking for a few more people willing to roll up their sleeves and help save lives.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already registered to donate. ❤️

If you've been thinking about it, this is your reminder.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Essential Wellness Collective
🚐 Versiti Mobile Blood Drive

Blood donations are always needed, and one donation can make a life-changing difference for someone in need.

If you're eligible and willing to donate, please register today using the link or QR code in the comments.

Please share this post, tag a friend, or invite a family member who may be interested in donating. Sometimes all it takes is one reminder to inspire someone to help.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping us kick off a year of giving back. Use the link below to grab a time! ❤️

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

06/13/2026

Come get a card reading, reiki or massage session or pick up some cool rocks!

06/12/2026

I’ll be helping my friend celebrate her business anniversary this Saturday! Stop in and say hi! Lots of great things in her store and some of my favorite people♥️

Meet our friend Jen. She will be joining us Saturday for massage or reiki💜💜💜. Jen Jackson, LMT, Reiki Master Teacher is the founder of Essential Wellness Collective / Embody Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Mendota, Il.

With 20+ years in energy work, massage therapy and a background in exercise physiology, Jen blends integrative massage, Reiki, reflexology, and gentle craniosacral-inspired methods to reduce pain and regulate the nervous system. Her sessions emphasize listening, presence, and practical home care so results last beyond the table.

06/09/2026

A huge thank you to the three amazing people who have already committed to donating blood at our Community Blood Drive on June 17!

When we started, our goal was to find 12 people willing to donate. Thanks to our first three donors, we're already 25% of the way there.

🩸 Goal: 12 Donors
🩸 Registered: 3
🩸 Still Needed: 9

As part of my 10 Years of Healing • 1 Year Giving Back campaign, this blood drive is the first of several ways we'll be supporting our community throughout the coming year.
If you've ever thought about donating blood, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference. One donation can help multiple people, and it only takes a small group of individuals saying "yes" to have a big impact.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Essential Wellness Collective

If you're willing to help us reach our goal of 12 donors, please register using the QR code on our flyer or the registration link below.
Please share this post, tag a friend, or invite a family member to join you. Let's see if we can find 9 more people willing to help save lives and strengthen our community. ❤️

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.

06/04/2026

❤️ Help Us Reach 12 Donors! ❤️
Our Community Blood Drive is officially open for registration, and we already have our first donor signed up!
Now we're looking for 11 other people who are willing to commit to donating blood and helping us kick off our 10 Years of Healing • 1 Year Giving Back!

Every donation has the potential to help save lives, and it only takes a small group of people saying "yes" to make a big impact.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Essential Wellness Collective
🚐 Versiti Mobile Blood Drive

If you've been thinking about donating, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot. Appointments aren't required, but registering ahead helps Versiti plan staffing and ensures a smooth experience for everyone.

❤️ Goal: 12 committed donors
❤️ Current registrations: 1
❤️ Spots to fill: 11

Scan the QR code on our flyer or use the registration link below to reserve your appointment.

Please share this post, tag someone who may be interested, and help us spread the word.
Let's see if we can find 11 more people willing to make a difference in our community.

05/23/2026

Sore After Massage?

A little soreness after massage can happen from time to time. But soreness doesn’t always mean the massage was “too deep.”

Sometimes it has more to do with what the body was already carrying going into the session — stress, tension, poor sleep, emotional overload, work demands, life transitions, dehydration, lack of movement, or a nervous system that has been in overdrive.

Massage can bring awareness to areas that have been guarded, tight, or ignored for a long time. Your body may be asking for attention, adjustment, and care.

That said — communication matters.
If you feel unusually sore after a session, please reach out to your massage therapist. Don’t wait until your next appointment or months later. Your feedback helps us adjust pressure, pacing, technique, and treatment goals so your next session supports your body better.

After massage, it can help to:
• Notice what your body is telling you
• Hydrate
• Move gently
• Rest when possible
• Listen to your body
• Communicate with your therapist

Massage is not about forcing the body to release. It’s about listening, responding, and helping the body feel safe enough to soften.

05/22/2026

What a month it has been 🤍

This season has felt like a true turning point — full of change, growth, reconnection, and community.

Maria is officially here offering her services inside Essential Wellness Collective, Stacey has stepped in with so much care and presence at the front desk, and I’ve been reflecting a lot as I approach my 10-year anniversary here in Mendota.

With that milestone coming up in July, I’m beginning a year of giving back through 10 Years of Healing • 1 Year Giving Back.

Our first community give-back event will be our mobile blood drive on June 17 from 3–7 PM.
It feels like the perfect way to begin — by creating space for people to show up, give, support, and help someone they may never even meet.

More details will be shared soon, but for now, thank you for being part of this next chapter with us.

There is a lot of good unfolding here. 🤍

05/21/2026

10 Years of Healing • 1 Year Giving Back

This July marks my 10-year anniversary as a Licensed Massage Therapist in Mendota, IL.

When I think about that number, I don’t just think about years in business. I think about the people, the stories, the trust, the healing, the hard seasons, and the growth.

Over the past decade, I’ve provided thousands of massage sessions — thousands of hours of hands-on care, listening, learning, problem-solving, holding space, and supporting members of this community.

Massage has never been “just massage” to me. It has been presence, compassion, and a deep respect for what people carry in their bodies.

To honor this milestone, I’m turning 10 years of healing into 1 year of giving back.

We’ll begin with our June 17 community blood drive and continue supporting local causes throughout the year from kids & seniors to Veterans & First Responders and holiday giving.

Thank you for allowing me to do this work for 10 years — whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just recently found your way to my table. I could not do this work without each and every one of you.

Follow along for updates, upcoming causes, and simple ways to get involved. Please share this post, tag someone who may want to participate, and help us spread the word as we turn 10 years of healing into 1 year of giving back. ♥️

~Jen

05/14/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠

At Embody Therapeutic Massage, I truly believe mental and emotional stress don’t just live in the mind — they live in the body too.

Sometimes it shows up as:
• Tight shoulders & neck tension
• Headaches or jaw clenching
• Exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix
• Feeling overstimulated or emotionally “on edge”
• Shallow breathing
• Brain fog
• A nervous system that never feels fully settled

Massage therapy can help create space for the body to soften, regulate, and finally exhale.

This month is a reminder that rest is not laziness. Slowing down is not weakness. Taking care of yourself matters.

You do not have to “earn” rest. 🫶🏼
~Jen

05/13/2026

🫶🏼 As I step into my 10th year as a Licensed Massage Therapist, I’m excited to share a fresh new look for Embody Therapeutic Massage — one that truly reflects the heart of my work and the direction this journey continues to grow.

When I updated my new service menus and specialty session offerings, one thing was very important to me: Keeping my 60 minute Therapeutic Massage session at $75.

In a world where pricing continues to rise everywhere, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on accessibility, sustainability, and the kind of practice I want Embody to be.

While some specialty services and shorter sessions have been adjusted to better reflect time, scheduling flow, and the level of care provided, I intentionally chose to keep the 60 minute session — the heart of my practice — at the same rate.

I believe therapeutic bodywork should still feel accessible for the people who genuinely need it.
Over the past 10 years, Embody has grown into more than “just massage.” My sessions often integrate therapeutic bodywork, nervous system support, Reiki, cupping, reflexology, grounding techniques, and personalized care designed around each individual client.

These new menus reflect:

✨ restorative therapeutic massage
✨ Reiki & energy healing
✨ Prenatal support
✨ Reflexology
✨ intentional healing-centered care

Thank you for continuing to support this small business and trusting me with your care over the years. I’m deeply grateful for this community. 💛

📍Located inside Essential Wellness Collective
1104 Meriden Street • Mendota, IL
📞 815-579-5835