025: Healing Through Touch: Blanca’s Journey with Massage Therapy, Mindfulness & Self-Acceptance

Episode Summary:In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Blanca—licensed massage therapist, fitness instructor, and former professional dancer—who shares her deeply intuitive approach to healing through bodywork. With over two decades of experience, Blanca explains how she integrates modalities like myofascial release, hot stone therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology to support each client's unique journey.We explore the vital connection between physical touch and emotional healing, the power of rest and integration (especially those final moments in a massage or yoga class), and how trauma-informed care plays a role in helping clients with complex histories—including breast cancer survivors.Blanca also opens up about her personal path into massage therapy, the value of ongoing education, and why she believes healing can start at any age—as long as we release comparison and embrace progress over perfection.Whether you're a practitioner, a seeker, or someone navigating your own healing path, this conversation is rich with wisdom, inspiration, and grounded reminders of the power of presence and touch.✨ What We Cover:Blanca’s integrative approach to massage: myofascial release, bamboo massage, lymphatic drainage & moreA powerful story of working with a breast cancer survivor and honoring the emotional bodyThe importance of Shavasana and rest—whether in yoga or massageWhy Blanca doesn’t charge extra for tools like hot stones (and what that says about her philosophy)Her path from aspiring physical therapist to massage therapist and dancerThe value of continuing education and student mindset in the healing professionsWhy self-acceptance and letting go of comparison are crucial to well-beingHow healing can begin at any stage in life🧘 Guest Spotlight: Blanca, LMT & Wellness PractitionerBlanca is a licensed massage therapist, fitness instructor, and lifelong learner dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies and find relief from pain, trauma, and stress. Her work is deeply rooted in compassion, intuition, and a commitment to individualized care.🌐 Visit her website📱 Instagram | TikTok | Facebook: @woundedhealer.blancae📣 Let’s Connect!Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little healing touch in their life.Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ for more tips and conversations about holistic nutrition, mental health, and family wellness.To support me and the production of this podcast, go to ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠⁠⁠To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, ⁠⁠⁠visit my dispensary⁠⁠⁠.Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠⁠⁠ where you can read more about me and schedule sessions.