The Metta Center

This month, I’m offering something very close to my heart, and I wanted to share it with you in case it may be meaningful to you or someone you know.

I’m hosting a 6-week Loss Support Space for parents, grandparents, siblings, and others who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Whether the loss was recent or many years ago, this will be a small, supportive space to connect with others, be witnessed in your grief, and continue your own journey of healing. There is no timeline for grief, and no “right” way to move through it.

The group begins Friday, October 16th, from 7:00–8:30 PM, and runs for six weeks.

The cost is $125 for the full six-week journey. Scholarships are available, so please don’t let cost be a barrier to reaching out.

You can read more about the group and find the schedule here:
Mettamassagecenter.com/loss-support-space

A little about me

I’m a massage therapist, yoga instructor, business owner, and mama to two beautiful living children and three spirit babies.

After experiencing three pregnancy losses in 2020–2021, I felt especially drawn to supporting others navigating this kind of grief. I recently completed my bereavement doula training, which has given me additional tools to support families through the challenging and deeply personal journey of loss.

I was fortunate to have an incredible support system of my own, including a bereavement doula who helped me find strength, connection, and healing. I hope to offer some of that same sense of support and community to others.

If this offering isn’t for you, I completely understand. But if someone comes to mind who might benefit from a space like this, I would be so grateful if you would pass this along.

**Workshops! Thai Massage — Massage Openings** - https://mailchi.mp/mettamassagecenter/thai-massage-family-workshop

Thai Massage began—and continues to be—a tradition practiced within families, with couples and amongst friends. Everyone caring for one another through massage and touch!

We’d love to share this tradition with you and your family. No massage experience is needed! Anyone can join this fun, hands-on training. Bring yourself and at least one other person—or bring the whole crew!

**Fall at the Metta Studio 🍂 — Spaces to Breathe, Connect & Heal** - https://mailchi.mp/mettamassagecenter/yoga-fairfax-library-11044082

This Fall, we’re creating a few intentional spaces to breathe, connect, heal, and nurture the relationships that matter most—whether that means taking time for yourself, finding support through loss, or sharing the grounding practice of Thai Massage with your family.
- Breathwork circles - August 29th/30th
- 6-week Loss Support Space - Starting October 16th
- Family Thai Massage training - October 25th

**Leah, Cat, Denise, and David Massage Openings** - https://mailchi.mp/mettamassagecenter/massage-openings-11043590

Wednesday July 29
4 pm or 6 pm with David

Thursday July 30th
2:30 pm with Cat
3:15 pm with Leah

Saturday August 1st
11:45 am with Leah

Sunday, August 2nd
10:45 am or 12:15 pm with Denise

**Today with Leah and Acazia - Massage Openings this week** - https://mailchi.mp/mettamassagecenter/yoga-fairfax-library-11042229

Massage Openings
To book: call 571-340-3293 or visit www.vagaro.com/themettacenter

Tuesday, May 12th
10:30 am with Acazia
1:30 pm with Leah

Wednesday May 13th
1:45 pm with David

Thursday May 14th
6:30 pm with Cat

Friday May 15th
2:30 pm with Cat
6:45 pm with David

Last minute openings today with Leah at 12:30pm and Cat at 3:45pm today! Call 571-340-3293

**Joyful Dance Flow Class tonight! ** - https://mailchi.mp/mettamassagecenter/yoga-fairfax-library-11041868

Joyful Dance Flow with Cami St Germain
Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Come shimmy, kick, breathe and laugh - and experience the joy of movement. Simple feel-good moves inspired by dance, martial arts and yoga weave together with free dance and self expression. Every level of mover can step in, kick off your shoes and enjoy diverse music, holistic movement, and a little magic!

Welcoming our two newest Metta team members: Olivia as our newest Office Coordinator and Cami as our Joyful Dance instructor!