True Body Therapies

Let’s talk about SELF-CARE💕

After 16 years as a massage therapist, one thing I know for sure is that taking care of yourself matters. But I also realize that self-care looks different for everybody.

So I want to hear from YOU.

I’ll be out at festivals, beaches, events and different places having real conversations with real people about self-care, wellness, stress, massage and how we take care of the bodies that carry us through life every single day.

Some conversations will be funny, some may get a little deeper, and some might make us look at self-care completely differently.

Self-care, wellness, & massage therapy is a subject I can talk about ALL DAY!

My goal is simple: talk, listen, learn and hopefully help somebody along the way.

So when you see me out with the camera and microphone, don’t run from me! Come talk to Rose🌹

✨First question: What does self-care mean to YOU?

PART 2: I LIVED ON A CRUISE SHIP FOR 7 MONTHS✨
When I boarded the ship, I was the only American woman working in the spa. There were about 14 of us altogether, from different parts of the world. I was told Americans were rarely hired because they had a reputation for not wanting to work as hard.

My first roommate would bring a married man into our room at night to have s*x with & I couldn’t sleep because of the noises. After dealing with it for days, I started secretly sleeping in the spa! I would literally sleep on the massage twin table, shower in the spa, get dressed & go right back to work. Until I was placed in my own cabin.

One day, a man chose me as his massage therapist and booked approximately 24 massages during a 26-day Hawaii to Alaska cruise. This man would fall asleep during every massage, wake up afterward and say: “That was the BEST massage I’ve ever had.” Those bookings pushed my sales and treatment numbers WAY UP, and I eventually reached the #1 spot in the company based performance.

And that’s when the energy around me became evil & jealousy. I felt like some of the women I worked with became envy & suspicious. At one point, someone even came walking into my treatment room during his massage, over a TISSUE BOX.

Later, I found out they were trying to record what was happening in my treatment room because they suspected something inappropriate was going on.
Meanwhile..the man was literally ASLEEP 😂

And then came MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA🇦🇺 It was my ONE day off for the week.
We worked six days a week, so whenever I got that one day, I was OUTSIDE shopping & exploring. I completely lost track of time.
When I finally got into a cab and told the driver I needed to get back to the cruise terminal. The ship was leaving in about 30 MINUTES. So I started praying: “God, PLEASE let me make this ship.”

We got to the port…I jumped out of that cab with ALL my shopping bags & started SPRINTING. People were literally standing outside the ship CLAPPING AND CHEERING here she comes👏I dealt with coworkers Lieing on me. I dealt with misunderstandings & accusations, people believing things about me that I knew weren’t true. I finis

I GOT REJECTED THE FIRST TIME…BUT YEARS LATER, I ENDED UP WORKING ON A CRUISE SHIP ACROSS THE WORLD🌎🚢💆🏽‍♀️

Back in 2013, I traveled to Florida with my friend & neighbor Kia from high school. I apply to become a massage therapist on a cruise ship.

I didn’t get hired. I was devastated because I really wanted that opportunity. But little did I know, that wasn’t the end of the story. Fast-forward to 2018. I decided to try AGAIN. I wanted to travel the world doing massage therapy. This time, I GOT HIRED!

Before I could leave, I had to complete everything from firefighting and security training to CPR and other cruise-ship requirements in Florida☀️

Then, they sent me overseas to meet the ship. This was my first time leaving USA🇺🇸 and I was traveling alone.

One of my stops was China🇨🇳 When I arrived, I stood out because I looked different from most of the people around me. I was pulled aside & stripped searched during security. I was offended.

But an American man nearby noticed my reaction and asked me: “Is this your first time traveling outside of the United States?” I said yes.

He basically told me, If you’re going to travel the world, you have to understand that every country operates differently. Don’t take everything personally. I NEVER FORGOT THAT. That little piece of advice changed the way I approached traveling.

I continued my journey and eventually made it to New Zealand 🇳🇿And that’s when I realized something HORRIBLE.

I LEFT THE ENTIRE PACKAGE OF DOCUMENTS I NEEDED TO BOARD THE CRUISE SHIP AT HOME IN VIRGINIA! 😩

Meanwhile, the ship was experiencing major delays because of the weather and fog. I ended up spending unexpected time in New Zealand & Australia, staying in hotels & exploring new places. After nearly two weeks of delays, it was FINALLY time for us to board the ship. And guess what happened? The documents ARRIVED📦.What a miracle✨

And THAT was only the beginning of my Royal Caribbean cruise ship experience.
I have so many stories from what happened once I actually got onboard

I MET 12 WOMEN—COMPLETE STRANGERS—IN MEXICO…AND WE RODE ATVs ON THE BEACH🇲🇽🏝️🔥

But this post isn’t really about the ATVs⚠️

Word of advice today: GET OUT AND SEE THE WORLD🌎

If you’ve never traveled outside of the United States—or even outside of your own state—what are you waiting for?

There is a whole other world waiting for you to explore.

Sometimes you have to get outside of your hometown. Get away from the people who have known you your entire life. Step outside of your normal environment, your normal routine, and your normal way of thinking.

Because sometimes staying in the same environment can keep your vision in a box📦

I traveled to Mexico and connected with 12 business-minded women—women I had never met before. We weren’t just there to vacation.

We looked at investment properties.
We talked business.
We strategized.
We exchanged ideas.
We talked about what we wanted our futures to look like.
And most importantly, we expanded our vision🦅

Yes, you see us riding ATVs on the beach—and THAT was the fun part! 😂🔥

But what you don’t see in the pictures is the mindset shift that can happen when you put yourself in a completely different environment and surround yourself with people who are thinking about growth, ownership, business, investments, and MORE.

Travel can expand your mind, vision, & dreams. Don’t spend your entire life inside the same box.

Get your passport. ✈️
Meet new people.
Experience new cultures.
See something you’ve never seen before.
Dream bigger than your zip code.

The world is your oyster. 🌎✨

❤️ LIKE this post if you plan on traveling somewhere soon!

And stay tuned because I’m going LIVE‼️ to talk about why I believe getting outside of your hometown and your normal environment can completely change the way you see your life and your future.

🏍️💨 6 YEARS ON TWO WHEELS…AND HERE’S WHAT I’VE LEARNED

I’m grateful to say I’m still here, still riding, and still able to tell my story. 🙏🏽💗

Motorcycles are FUN. They’re freeing. They look cool. And there’s nothing quite like getting on your bike, clearing your head, and feeling that air.

Over the years, I’ve heard and witnessed some HORROR stories.

I’ve heard about a rider being intentionally run off a dark road by a truck and getting seriously injured.

I’ve personally watched a motorcyclist get hit FROM BEHIND while sitting at a stoplight. The impact sent him flying through the air before landing on his back.

And being a woman riding a motorcycle brings another level of foolishness sometimes.

I’ve had people cut me off, record, yell, follow, make noises, and randomly try to RACE me like we signed up for NASCAR🏁

Meanwhile, I’m just trying to get where I’m going!

So when somebody tells me, “I want a motorcycle!” my response is: THINK ABOUT IT

There are too many distracted, impatient and careless drivers on the road. On a motorcycle, somebody else’s bad decision can become YOUR emergency in one second.

Have a life insurance policy. Take the class. Get the gear. Learn your bike. Stay sober. Stay alert. And NEVER let another driver pressure you into riding beyond your ability.

🏍️💨 HEART this post if you LIKE motorcycles OR you’ve been thinking about getting one!

And all my riders… RIDE SAFE❤️

FAMILY TIME ❤️⚾️

Last night, my parents, niece, and I went to the Norfolk Tides baseball game, and we had such a good time together—Tides WON! ⚾️🥇

It reminded me of something important:

You can have all the success in the world.
You can have power, money, recognition, and the biggest title in the world…..

But nothing beats spending time with the people you love most.

Cherish the people who never gave up on you — even when you were at your lowest. The ones who saw the light in you when you couldn’t see it for yourself. The ones who encourage you, uplift you, support you, and pray for you.

For me, those people are my madre’ and my padre’

As they grow old together, I realize there is not enough time left to do the things we will do. They have spent so much of their lives taking care of our family & others. Now it’s time for me to make sure I take care of them. I’ll continue to love, & create memories with them while God gives us the time.

Money can be replaced.
Things can be replaced.
They cannot be replaced!

Like this post if spending time with “FAMILY” the people you love means more to you than anything money could ever buy.

8 YEARS IN BUSINESS started in the small town called Yorktown, Virginia with a vision to provide professional, high-quality massage therapy & wellness services.

As the business grew, so did the vision.

In 2021, I made the decision to relocate True Body Therapies to Virginia Beach, Virginia — Virginia’s most popular city & one of the state’s biggest tourism destinations.That decision was intentional.

Virginia Beach gave us access to a larger and more diverse community, a strong tourism market, hotels, resorts, the Oceanfront, military families, professionals, athletes, visitors and people from all walks of life, now preparing for our next chapter.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on our strategy, systems, marketing, partnerships and the overall experience we want to bring into our next location. We’re working toward creating an affordable wellness experience for both Virginia Beach residents and the millions of visitors who come to our area — including opportunities for hotel + massage wellness packages and partnerships with local beauty and wellness businesses🌿

Thank you to everyone who has supported us with every appointment, gifts, reviews, and words of encouragement. Keep us uplifted as we prepare for this next chapter.

8 years down⏰
1,600+ five-star reviews⭐️
A new location📍
New partnerships🏨 💅
A bigger vision👁️

LET’S GO🔥🔥🔥 Comment “Business” and I’ll send you my free start up business guide.

Hi, Prophet Lovy, my Prophet. Hi, Mama Maggie, and Revelation Church!

First of all, thank you for this incredible opportunity. This is my official video submission for the Revelation Night New York contest.

I wanted to share my personal experience because I have been blessed to attend two Revelation Night events—one in London and one in Canada. In this video, I share what I received from those encounters, how Revelation Night has impacted and transformed my life for the better, and what Revelation Night truly means to me.

I sincerely hope you enjoy hearing my testimony and the revelation God has given me through these life-changing experiences.

Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

With love, Rishardia ❤️💯

Lovy L. Elias Maggy Elias Revelation Church

Your Spa Experience Starts Here✨

The moment you arrive at the spa, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our friendly spa team. They’ll introduce you to the amenities, explain the spa policies, and make sure you feel comfortable before your experience begins.

From there, you’ll be escorted to the locker room where you’ll get naked! Professional spa treatments are designed to be enjoyed without clothing, while your privacy and comfort are always protected.

Next, slip into your soft luxury robe and cozy slippers as you’re guided to begin your spa journey.

Your experience starts with a full-body dry brushing treatment, a technique that has been used in many wellness traditions for generations.

Now it’s time to enjoy the infrared sauna, the steam room, or both. Both can help you relax, warm the muscles before your massage, encourage sweating, and create the perfect environment to unwind before your treatment.

Afterward, you’ll enjoy a luxurious full-body body scrub that leaves your skin feeling incredibly soft and silky. Once your exfoliation is complete, rinse off in our beautifully designed showers.

Then it’s time to soak in a warm Epsom sea salt bath surrounded by beautiful rose petals. Sip a glass of champagne while you relax, breathe deeply, and simply enjoy the moment.

Now comes the best part…Your massage.

Personally, I always recommend 90 minutes or longer.

Don’t cheat yourself with a quick 50- or 60-minute session. Your body works hard every single day. It deserves enough time to truly relax and recover with a deep tissue massage.

After the sessions, Sit back & Enjoy a quiet cup of hot tea or a relaxing glass of wine. Let your mind and body enjoy the peace you’ve created.

I recommend making time for a luxury spa day at least once a month as part of your self-care routine. Consistent self-care can help you recharge mentally, relax physically, care for your skin, and give yourself dedicated time to reset from the demands of everyday life..

You maintain your nails, hair, car, & home. Your body deserves that same level of care. Self care is a investment. Comment “SPA” and I’ll send you my Free Step by Step Guide💫