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Nabada Massage Nabada provides therapeutic and restorative massage services focused on relieving muscle tension, improving mobility, and supporting overall well-being.
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This is not a spa experience; sessions are purpose driven and tailored to each client. Effecting change, one massage at a time.

10/09/2026

This skit tickled my spirit because I know this is what most of think....I just said it out loud 🤣

WE MADE IT TO THE END OF THE WEEK!! Our (yes, our!) shoulders are tired. Our backs are tired. Our patience left the building on Tuesday 😂! I took care of my self-care with fire cupping, now it's your turn!

There are openings on:
Weds. 10/14 at 10 am & 1 pm
Fri. 10/16 at 3 pm
Sat. 10/17 at 10 am, 12 pm & 4 pm
Mon. 10/19 at 11 am
Fri. 10/23 at 12 pm & 2pm

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Video credit: animations

09/28/2026

Sometimes, its not about what you do, but how you do it in the massage world. Many people defer to deep tissue and other aggressive measures. Me? I'm nice to the muscles until I'm not 🤣 I've been working with this one client for a few weeks and there was always this ONE muscle that would never completely give in to my manipulation (it wasn't the entire muscle either - one little obstinate area the size of a half dollar coin that would put the muscle back into a tightened state after all of my hard work 🤣). Well, guess who got the victory, today?! I felt the tissue 'let go'. I think I'm more relieved than my client 🤣

I have a few slots open this week if you have a ridiculous muscle that likes a good fight 😆

Ok, now I'm going home because that battle wore me out! See y'all later.
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What do I do in between clients besides return phone calls and emails?THIS!I swear, I need a linen service (sounds like ...
09/23/2026

What do I do in between clients besides return phone calls and emails?
THIS!
I swear, I need a linen service (sounds like a great opportunity for one of my children 🤣).
Because somebody has to take care of the things that need folding and your muscles are NOT going to fold themselves, book your appointment .
Go ahead.
Let me take care of these sheets and towels.
You book the massage.
Everybody wins 😁

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September 20, 2019It has been 7 years since I was bestowed the honor of ushering this sweet little one into the world. T...
09/20/2026

September 20, 2019
It has been 7 years since I was bestowed the honor of ushering this sweet little one into the world. This was my first delivery (as a trained doula. I'd been in delivery rooms, witnessing births years before and didn't know that there was a name for what I simply found fascinating).

This is what pushed me towards massage; being a doula and wanting to offer additional comfort to laboring mamas.

Year to date, I may have had 6 prenatal massages (two just this week). I do more of everything else than what my intial intent was. You wouldn't have been able to tell me that my business wouldn't be catering to prenatal massage ONLY! Postural assessments, stretches, cupping and all of the other modalities that I do daily?! What in the alternate universe is this?! 🤣🤣🤣 That isn't to say that I've lost any skill because come on, it's me, y'all! I don't lose skill 😁 It serves as more of a reflection on how life laughs at my plans and then pushes me until I end up where I'm supposed to be. I'm sure glad of that though because had I pigeonholed myself into prenatal only, I wouldn't have met some of the most wonderful souls, been pushed toward knowledge and growth, nor would I probably be chasing this doctorate (nah, who am I kidding?! I definitely would have still been chasing the doctorate. I'm addicted to knowledge 🤷🏾‍♀️).

Anyway, enough of that! If you are expecting, come see me! If you know someone expecting, send them to me! Whether wearing the massage therapist or doula hat, mama and baby will be in good hands ❤️

09/18/2026

You made it through another week! So did your body!
Put down that tension from work, parenting, commuting, workouts or just life on the massage table. Don't wait until your body forces you to (because it will).
Come see me
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09/03/2026

I had a client yesterday.... essentially, this video is what was expected of me DESPITE me explaining why 'more pressure' is counterproductive 🤣. This client was on the table holding the breath, tensing the muscles that I was supposed to be un-tensing (yeah, I know that that isn't a word but for the sake of this post, just let me have this one), and probably counting down the moments until my elbow was no longer planted into their hamstring. All of that is indicative of the body fighting the work instead of benefiting from it. I'm saying all of this to say , a therapeutic session meets your body where it is. You cannot beat your muscles into a relaxed state - especially if they are a trillion miles away from that when you come in. Being bruised and barely able to move the next day is NOT a flex. Less severe (🤣) and gentler techniques really do work. That's also why I'm such a huge fan of cupping (the backward deep tissue massage). Not saying that one modality is better than the other but it seems to me that lifting and separating the skin, fascia, and muscle tissue and promoting circulation and lymph drainage just makes more sense 🤷🏾‍♀️ (I may be a tiny bit biased).

I guess this experience came right on time because I had no idea what I was gonna blog about this month. For September, I listed some myths surrounding deep tissue massage and also noted the difference between deep tissue and firm pressure is. Go check it out: https://nabadamassage.square.site/s/stories/the-nabada-journal

Take a deep breath and move those shoulders away from your ears. Yeah, I'm talking to you 😁

Earlier this month, I had made a post about Sqaure (my booking platform) and how they were removing their C*D program, t...
08/29/2026

Earlier this month, I had made a post about Sqaure (my booking platform) and how they were removing their C*D program, thus me having to pivot in some of the extended relief products I use for you all. Anything C*D related has been removed from Nabada's website - including the C*D massage and The Nabada II and enhancement options.

Starting November 12, 2026 federal law will dramatically tighten the definition of "h**p"(C*D is classified under h**p) and the cause of all of this mess. Let me break it down a bit so you all get the full picture.

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, h**p products could contain up to 0.3% delta-9 THC and still be federally legal. The new law changes that. Certain h**p-derived products will be limited to just 0.4 mg of total THC per container. This effectively eliminates many products currently sold as h**p, including:
* Delta-8 THC
* Delta-10 THC
*Many THC gummies & drinks
*Certain THCA products
*Other intoxicating h**p-derived cannabinoids

Now, this does NOT mean all cannabis or C*D is becoming illegal. It means products that no longer meet the federal definition of “h**p” could lose their federal protection and become subject to other federal cannabis laws. Basically, what Congress claims to be doing is closing the h**p loophole that allowed intoxicating THC products to be sold under the “h**p” label.

Keep in mind that C*D laws vary by federal and state. Square and other payment processors must follow federal banking and anti-money-laundering rules, which can restrict C*D transactions. But, in the state of Illinois, the law protects state-chartered banks and credit unions that serve legal cannabis businesses and state programs encourage local banks to provide services. I wonder what state chartered bank I can reach out to that supports the needs of a massage business 🤔
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Update 8/18/26 10:34 - after placing Montego with a foster family overnight, his owners were found early this morning ❤...
08/17/2026

Update 8/18/26 10:34 - after placing Montego with a foster family overnight, his owners were found early this morning ❤️
Also, there was a lady who commented with information about South Suburban Humane Society (she volunteers there) in the Park Forest, IL Residents and Stakeholders group. The post was deleted and I was unable to take down her name and the information provided. If anyone of you in that group saw the post and knows who she is, I would be grateful if you'd guide her my way.
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Update as of 18:45: requesting assistance at this point. I've contacted Park Forest police department twice - the first time I was told that someone would arrive for Montego only to call back an hour later and be told that I shouldn't have been given that information as they don't take dogs. The owner is not answering calls nor texts. The South Suburban Humane Society is not responding and closes in 15 minutes. Just tried PAWS in Mokena and they have no room. Is there another place can help with Montego? I clearly can't keep him and he doesn't belong in a business. He's getting restless now - lots of whining and barking. If anyone can provide any information, I would greatly appreciate it. I won't put him back outside to put him at risk of being harmed.

Hello everyone! I found Montego hanging out in front of the Sanctuary. I have scanned the Q.R. code on his collar and called the numbers to leave messages with no response unfortunately. If he belongs to you, he's safe inside with me. Please call 708-942-5021. I posted in a Park Forest group that I'm in also but the admin has to approve posts before they appear and I don't know how long that will take. If anyone knows the owner(s), send them my way.

Now let me see if my dog rearing skills come back to me since I've become a crazy cat lady 😆

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Park Forest, IL
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