About Me
I’m Bethany, Massage Therapist & Somatic Bodyworker based in Forked River, NJ
With a multi-dimensional approach that integrates physical and neurological awareness, I create a safe, attuned space for deep restoration and nervous system reset. My sessions are designed to support those seeking calm, connection, and a renewed sense of balance within themselves.
Trained in the art of transformational touch and somatic modalities, I honor your sensitivity, guiding you back home to your body’s innate intelligence.
My journey into bodywork began in 2016 during my yoga teacher training, where I first fell in love with Thai massage and the profound impact of compassionate touch. After graduating from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in 2019, I began my professional path, eventually founding Blissful Awakenings in 2020. Today, my work continues under Sanctum & Sol in Forked River, NJ.
Having never felt truly nurtured myself, I was drawn to create a space where others could feel safe, supported, and deeply cared for. Through bodywork and energy healing, I help calm the nervous system, release tension, and restore harmony—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
My work extends to animals as well, offering energy healing for pets. My mission is to guide others toward peace, wholeness, and self-discovery, one grounded, heart-centered session at a time.
Who This Work Is For
This work is for you if you feel overwhelmed, burnt-out, constantly “on,” or like your system is carrying more than it can fully process at times.
It’s for those who are tired of pushing through stress, tension, or emotional fatigue—and are ready for a different kind of support: one that meets the body where it actually is.
You may notice yourself feeling:
physically tight, tense, or easily overstimulated
mentally overactive or unable to fully settle
emotionally full but without space to process
like you’re holding everything together through effort alone
This is a space for the whole of you—your physical body, your nervous system, your emotional landscape—to be met with care, presence, and attunement.
A place where your system can soften, settle, and shift out of survival patterns into something more regulated and supported.
“I would highly recommend Blissful Awakenings to all my family and friends. In fact I have been ever since I left there the other day. I still feel amazing and have so much more energy then I had before. It was truly a blissful experience. ”
“I had such a great somatic/energy healing session with Bethany. She is intuitive, compassionate, and genuinely cares.
I experienced an incredible shift afterwards and I truly owe it to her. Thank you Bethany!!”
“My massage was pure magic. Bethany’s sweet little serene oasis is so warm and welcoming decorated in thriving plants and energetic crystals. Her space is clean and the massage bed was set with clean warm sheets and warmed to help me get comfortable from the moment I laid down. Bethany was playing music that heroes to relax my mind quickly and offered aromatherapy to bring me to a state of deeper calm. The massage was incredible. Her hands knew exactly where to go on my body to ease pain and tension. I felt so relaxed I fell asleep ! Bethany closed out the service by offering me tea, water, and a card pull from her oracle deck. Bethany is so special! I’m so glad that she is sharing her magic and knowledge through massage therapy.”
If you're seeking a welcoming space where healing energies flow, you'll find it here. Connect with us to start your journey.