Welcome to Sacred Pause Soul Spa. Take a deep breath. Im so glad you're here.

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My name is Letha. I have been a massage therapist for around 13 years, 10 of them here in Asheville. For many moons, I offered Ashiatsu and pain-management focused bodywork. I loved what I did, and found great joy and purpose in helping my clients get relief from their phsyical pain and injuries.

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Since the beginning of my career, I have quietly been studying a variety of mystical, alternative healing arts. Ive always had a deep interest in all things magical and woo-woo. I've done a 9 month long energy healing and reiki training. I've dove head first into studying vibrational sound therapy. I've solo studied astrology and tarot for years. I've taken classes in herbalism, flower essences, crystal healing. Im a forever student and always learning. Im a lifelong believer of magic and lover of whimsy.

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In 2024, my Dad was suddenly taken from this world. The shock and grief that ensued was all encompassing, and brought me into the deepest despair I have ever known. Just a few weeks later, Hurrican Helene blasted through Asheville, causing levels of collective destruction, fear and trauma that I had never experienced before. And then, just a short few weeks after that...I slipped and fell and broke my wrist, effectively putting a full stop on my deep tissue massage career.

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To deal with 3 massive traumas in the span of 3 months felt cruel and unnecessary. Losing my father was hard enough. Why was this happening?! The deep depression, the heightened anxiety, the absolute devastation that I felt deep in my body and soul brought me to my knees.

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It didnt take long to realize that this had been a divine intervention.

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Doing intensive bodywork was breaking my body down long before my injury. I was drained, depleted, and very unbalanced in life. I had always wanted to share more of my mystical interests and skills, but my ashiatsu and deep tissue massages were in such high demand that I never really made time to share all the magic I had been creating behind the scenes. 

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All I could do was surrender to my circumstances. My wrist was out of commission...there was no other option. I had to rest, heal, and take care of my mental, physical and spiritual health first and foremost. I had to pour all the love and energy that I had been pouring into my clients and practice into myself, full time. If I had not sustained this injury, I would have dove right back into work to avoid my grief. 

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I had to walk my own talk. I had to face myself and my new normal. I had to hold my tender heart, I had to gently wipe my tears, I had to sit with the devastation on a daily basis. In the past, I was too busy working and never prioritized myself. Now, it was the only way through. It was my turn to receive.

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I started weekly therapy. I started receiving consistent bodywork of many different varieties. I started attending sound baths regularly. I went to spa's to bring a dash of beauty back to my dreary world. I got spiritual readings, I got astrology readings, I reached for support from friends and family, I reached for support in any direction that I could. 

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There was a common thread, a common theme that these beautiful practitioners of all varieties would point out to me. The phrase..."You're being called to take a sacred pause"...I heard it over and over again.

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Everytime I heard it, I knew it was true, deep in my bones. It frustrated me beyond belief, because I just wanted to be BETTER...and right NOW! But sitting in the uncomfortability, in the pause...it deepened my soul. I learned so much. About love, friendship, grief, pain, joy.  I held myself in a way I never knew I could. I was held by others in a way I didnt know I could be held. My soul developed a new understanding of life, and how precious it truly is. I received so much love and support. I caught up on rest that I had needed for years, if not decades. 

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In the coccoon of this stillness, Sacred Pause Soul Spa was born. I found so much comfort and relief in all the healing arts modalities that I had been receiving. I felt the true value of soft touch, of bodywork that soothed the nervous system. I experienced the way that sound and vibration can touch your soul, how it can heal the spirit. I came to understand fully that beauty and whimsy are potent healers themselves. I knew I wanted to share the healing magic one day.

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And so, I humbly stand here before you, to answer the call to help others who feel stuck in the loop of depression, anxiety, stress.  It is my sincere hope that sharing the tranquil touch and healing energy that I discovered in my sacred pause can bring some comfort and solace to those who need it. That my offerings can bring peace to you, mind, body, heart and soul. I come before you, perfectly imperfect, with the intention to help you discover the deep healing and rejuvenation that slowing down and caring for yourself can offer.

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If this resonates, it would be an absolute honor to be your guide on an intentional journey of relaxation, rejuvenation and stillness. Thank you for being here, and thank you for taking the time to read my story. 

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With love,

Letha

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