Massage, Skincare, and Finding the Root of Your Pain

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Looking beyond traditional wellness treatments, this eye-opening conversation with Omayra from Rooted Body Wellness reveals the profound connection between our physical and emotional health. Trained as both a massage therapist and esthetician, Omayra brings a uniquely holistic approach to healing that treats the whole person rather than just symptoms.

When most people think of massage, they imagine simple relaxation—but as Omayra explains, therapeutic massage offers far more significant benefits. From improving mobility and reducing scar tissue to supporting injury recovery, the physical advantages are substantial. Even more fascinating is how massage can bring subconscious emotional issues to the surface through the parasympathetic response, helping clients discover underlying causes of their discomfort they weren't even aware of. Surprisingly, mental fog and feeling "stuck" are often the first warning signs your body needs attention, long before physical pain manifests.

The conversation shifts to skincare wisdom, where Omayra debunks common misconceptions and shares practical advice. Neglecting sunscreen—even on cloudy days—tops her list of skincare mistakes people make daily. She recommends vitamin B3 as an underrated yet versatile skincare ingredient that addresses multiple concerns without irritating sensitive skin. The most compelling moment comes when Omayra shares how a routine foot massage incorporating reflexology techniques helped identify a client's gallbladder condition before it became severe—a powerful testament to how holistic wellness approaches can complement traditional healthcare.

Want to experience this integrative approach to wellness firsthand? Reach out to Omayra by texting her business line at 407-501-7591 or book an appointment through her website at rootedbodywellness.com. Your body might be trying to tell you something—isn't it time you listened? The 

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“The topics discussed in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified specialist for all your health decisions” 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back everyone to Business Talk, the show
where we dive into theindustries that keep our world
moving.
I'm your host, didier, and intoday's episode I'll be speaking
with Omyra.
She's the owner of Rooted BodyWellness.
Okay, there you go, all right.
So, with that being said, ineach episode, listeners, our

(00:22):
guests share practical tips andvaluable advice that can help
you navigate and stay ahead inyour journey.
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sure you like and subscribe tothis video.
Stick around until the end,because Omyra will be sharing a
powerful story about a customerwhose experience truly

(00:44):
highlights the impact of herservices.
So, with that being said,Omayra, take it away If you
could kind of share with ourlisteners a little bit about
your background.

Speaker 2 (00:54):
Well my background.
I started off as a massagetherapist.
I graduated in 2014 andobtained my license to practice
in the state of Florida shortlyafter.
After working with various spasand chiropractic clinic, I took
my experience and went intobusiness for myself, and I focus

(01:17):
on the holistic side of massage.
People come to me for painrelief, but I like to get to the
root of what's causing the painrelief, and that later led me
to becoming an esthetician,where I work on therapeutic
skincare, and with therapeuticskincare I'm able to create a

(01:39):
more holistic practice where Ican help clients be healthy from
the inside out.

Speaker 1 (01:45):
I love that.
You know most people think ofmassage as a way to relax, right
?

Speaker 2 (01:52):
That's correct.

Speaker 1 (01:54):
What are some surprising health benefits that
people might not know about whenit comes to massage therapy?

Speaker 2 (02:02):
Well beyond relaxation.
It improves mobility.
Mobility, it reduces scartissue, it supports an injury
recovery and it helps withchronic pain conditions.
And beyond that, it also helpswith emotional issues, because
parasympathetic response helpsmy clients uh bring to the

(02:23):
surface some underlying issuesthat maybe they were not even
aware that they were dealingwith.

Speaker 1 (02:29):
And that's interesting how you said that
they might not even be awarethat they're dealing with.
But those chronic conditionsover time I'm sure led up to
where they're at now to help, tohave you help them correct.

Speaker 2 (02:49):
Absolutely.

Speaker 1 (02:51):
And then coming to visit me helped them uncover
that.
What is one myth that you wishyou could overcome?
That people are set in theirmind about massage therapy?
Is there anything that kind ofstands out?

Speaker 2 (03:03):
Well, there are a lot of myths, but the most common
one, as we're addressing healthand wellness, is that massage
flushes toxins.
That's just a claim.
Your body's already naturallyequipped to do that through your
liver and kidneys.
Massage, however, can helpcirculation, lymphatic flow and

(03:28):
it supports your body overall.

Speaker 1 (03:31):
That's well said.
So, with that being said, forsomeone who's never had a
professional massage, whatshould they expect and how can
they get the most out of gettingyou know, having a massage?

Speaker 2 (03:49):
Well, I would tell my clients, if it's their first
visit, to come in with an openmind, to let go of any
misconceptions.
They may have learned aboutmassage and along with that, I
would also encourage them toschedule a time in which they
can spare it without rushing,because if a client comes here

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and they have a tight schedule,then they're not going to be
able to enjoy the massage asthey would want to.
So they would get the most outof it if they come in with an
open mind and if they don't rushanything.

Speaker 1 (04:24):
I like that open mind .
You know, in every industryright, we have these
preconceived notions of whatthat industry entails, even
though we're not the expert andhave an open mind is really
something that is more powerfulfor them in terms of going

(04:45):
through the process alreadythinking that they know what
they're going to get.
I like that a lot.
Are there any type of warningsigns that your body might be
begging for therapeutic massage?
Anything that that you hear youknow from, from your, your
customers as they come in?

Speaker 2 (05:06):
Most clients.
Uh, the warning sign is notalways pain or tension.
It's usually mind fog, beingmentally overwhelmed with
whatever they're dealing with intheir personal life and they're
struggling.
They just feel stuck.
They just can't move forward.
That's already a warning signthat they need to come in for a

(05:28):
massage, because if theydedicate at least an hour of
their day to that self-carewhile they're relaxed, that's
when they can get that mentalclarity they need before that
stress manifests physically intopain.

Speaker 1 (05:44):
So self-care, trying to eliminate or kind of reduce
the stress, the day-to-daystress that they experience on a
regular basis, correct, that'scorrect.
Awesome.
You know you also have servicesthat involve skin care, and I
want to kind of highlight orjust talk a little bit about
skin care.
What's one common mistake yousee people make every day when

(06:08):
it comes to skin care?

Speaker 2 (06:10):
Well, the most common mistake is not applying
sunscreen, especially assumingthat just because it's cool
weather, this means that they'renot going to get sunburned.
Even if the day is slightlyovercast when you're out and
about, you're still exposed tothe sun.
So make sure that you applyproper skincare specific to your

(06:32):
body, because the SPF needs forthe face are different from the
body.

Speaker 1 (06:41):
Interesting and skincare is so important,
especially in the warmerclimates.
You know, like we're in the um,is there an ingredient or a
treatment that actually is worththe hype, something that people
should kind of be using or becautious of when they're looking

(07:02):
for a product?

Speaker 2 (07:07):
I found that, even though it's been underrated,
vitamin B3 is very versatile.
It helps with redness,textureness, texture pores and
strengthens the skin barrierwithout irritation.
It's great for pretty mucheveryone because in products
like retinol, some skin typesare highly sensitive to it.

(07:29):
So I would say b vitamins likeb3.

Speaker 1 (07:38):
So I would say B vitamins, like B3, would be a
great product if you have anysensitivities to anything else.
Great advice.
And how can stress and sleepyour lifestyle?

Speaker 2 (07:46):
choices.
How can that affect your skin?

Speaker 1 (07:54):
Well, let's just say that it's no coincidence that
stress is the cert spelledbackwards.

Speaker 2 (08:00):
Oh wow, Habits that you practice while under stress
could affect your skin.
When we're stressed, our diettends to not be the greatest.
So be self-aware.
As you're self-aware, you'llhave healthier habits that are
going to manifest into lookingbetter.

Speaker 1 (08:20):
Great advice.
So let's do this.
Can you share a story for ourlisteners of someone I'll
mention no names, but someonethat kind of really was like wow
, and I know you probably have awhole bunch of them, but one
that really sticks out doesn'tmatter whether it's massage or
skincare yeah, it doesn't matterokay.

Speaker 2 (08:41):
Well, I'm gonna share a story about a massage client.
I had a regular massage clientcome to me and during her
massage I was working on herfeet.
One thing about my massage isthat my foot massage has
reflexology implemented into it.
When I hit a point that wasassociated with her gallbladder,

(09:02):
she felt some significant painand, mind you, it's out of my
scope of practice to diagnoseany condition.
However, I was able to confirmthat that trigger, with that
specific point, may imply thatshe may have an issue with her

(09:22):
gallbladder that may need to beaddressed to a specialist.
So in a routine visit with herprimary physician, her condition
was confirmed and she was ableto treat it, and she thanked me
for it.

Speaker 1 (09:35):
And how did and how did that make you feel?

Speaker 2 (09:39):
I was pleasantly surprised that I say it.
It made me feel more motivatedin my pursuit and my career.

Speaker 1 (09:51):
I love that.
That is so awesome Cause youknow you did something to help
someone Right, and that andthat's the is so awesome Cause
you know you did something tohelp someone right and that and
that's the best feeling ever.
Well, omyra, thank you so muchfor taking time out of your busy
schedule to speak with ourlisteners, to engage about your
services and what you do andactually have a very educational
type conversation about skincare, skin treatment and massage

(10:16):
therapy.
With that being said, can youprovide our listeners a way to
get a hold of you website phonenumber?

Speaker 2 (10:24):
Well, you can text my business line at 407-501-7591.
You can check out my websitewhere you can book online at
rootedbodywellnesscom.

Speaker 1 (10:40):
Well, thank you so much for taking time again to be
able to you know, share withour listeners about you know,
your services and what you offer, and hopefully we can have you
back again in the near future.

Speaker 2 (10:50):
I will look forward to it.
Thank you so much for allowingme to be a part of your podcast.

Speaker 1 (10:55):
You're very, very welcome, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for allowingme to be a part of your podcast.
You're very, very welcome,thank you.
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