Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Owens.
Hi Amanda, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Prior to discovering my path as a massage therapist, I had solely worked in the restaurant industry with most of my experience coming from growing up in my family’s fast food franchise. Beginning at a young age, I would sample nuggets in the middle of the mall, the place where I would unknowingly meet my future husband for the first time at 12 years old. I attended Coastal Carolina University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with the intent of following in my family’s footsteps. Life had other plans and I began waiting tables in my mid-20s. After being a server for some time, I began to crave a career in something more creative and something where I could help others. Like an imaginary light bulb turning on over my head, I remembered an incredibly meaningful moment from a few years prior that led me to choosing Massage Therapy.
That moment was the day I was given the very special gift of helping make my Mom the most comfortable she could have been on her last day on Earth. At the urging of a family friend who is a nurse, her and I bathed my Mom and I applied lotion on her skin that was itchy from the Morphine. I could tell when I was putting lotion on her legs (she was non-verbal at this point) that she was thankful and the way she curled her hands and nestled them together told me she was finding comfort in what I was doing. My light bulb moment was the image of my Mom’s hands nestling together that day. I realized I could help other people to feel comfortable in their body through massage, the same way I had helped her that day. And so, without hesitation, l signed up for a Massage Therapy program.
When I started my own Massage Therapy practice, I began renting a room alongside my childhood friend, Meredith Miller, who is an esthetician and another Massage Therapist, Jenn Thomas, who would turn into a beautiful friend. Eventually the three of us would become business partners and we would open Rooted & Radiant Wellness Collective together.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I try not to look at the path as being smooth or rough because that’s subjective, right? I think there are always challenges, but that doesn’t define the whole path. A lot of growth can happen through those challenges. I wouldn’t say our journey has necessarily been smooth, but every step has brought us to where we are today.
A perfect example happened recently. We were suddenly without a workspace when our previous rental location closed down abruptly. In that moment, the ‘easy’ route would have been for us all to go our separate ways, finding other rooms to rent, or even going back to work for someone else. In life, you don’t always have control over what happens to you, but you DO get to choose how you respond to it. We chose tenacity, we chose determination and we chose to follow our dreams. We used that momentum to form and launch Rooted & Radiant Wellness Collective. To say I’m proud of how much we accomplished in a short amount of time would be an understatement.
As you know, we’re big fans of Rooted & Radiant Wellness Collective . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Rooted & Radiant Wellness Collective is a cozy healing space located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Founders of the a collective are Amanda Owens, Massage Therapist and Owner of What a Wonderful Massage, with 10+ years of experience; Meredith Miller, Esthetician and Owner of Simply Skin by Meredith Miller, with 15+ years of experience; and Jenn Thomas, Massage Therapist and Owner of Wellness with Jenn, with 20+ years of experience.”
Amanda delivers a personalized, client-focused approach to Massage Therapy ensuring every session leaves you feeling at home in your body while optimizing overall functionality. Her philosophy lies in the belief that the key to unlocking tension in the body is quieting the mind and calming the nervous system.
Meredith provides a holistic approach to luxurious skin services using professional skincare. She believes skin care is not one size fits all, customizing each facial to your needs at the time of treatment. Her philosophy is to ensure each client leaves feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to rebook!
Jenn offers skilled therapeutic massage and bodywork with a focus on pain relief and restoring mobility. She also specializes in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Corrective Exercise.
We are more than massage and esthetics services, although we do LOVE that aspect of our work! Between the three of us, we have a lifetime of love for the Myrtle Beach community and a deep belief that learning, growing, healing, and true joy come from meaningful connection. We have a dedicated space that serves as a versatile hub. Whether someone is attending a craft workshop, a breathwork class, or a talk on intentional living, the goal is the same. We want to help you live more consciously and stay regulated in a stressful world.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Apps- Im a big fan of the journaling app, Day One. It’s so beneficial when I have a thought or idea, I don’t have to search for pen and paper.
Podcasts- I love learning new things. The Stuff You Should Know Podcast helps satisfy my curious nature.
Books- I’m currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Pricing:
- Pricing varies by service and practitioner
Contact Info:
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