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About Us

Who we are?

Healing is work. It starts deep in our roots.

At Healing Roots, we aim to offer services and education that heal mentally, physically, and spiritually. Our holistic approach is centered around the subtleties of touch and awareness. From massage therapy to energy work and yoga, we harness the power of our Center, creating a sacred space for you to relax and reconnect with your innermost being. 

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Our Story

Healing Roots Massage & Wellness Center was founded by Sarah Sadaka, a dedicated holistic practitioner with a passion for the art of healing. Her unique and therapeutic massage style has been shaped by her early days on Hilton Head Island, where she learned from seasoned therapists to treat the practice as something sacred.

Today, Sarah owns and operates Healing Roots Massage & Wellness Center with a deep intention: to create a haven for others to find relief from physical, mental, and emotional distress while forging a renewed connection with oneself.

At Healing Roots Massage & Wellness Center, we invite you to join us on a journey of rejuvenation, healing, and self-discovery, guided by the compassionate hands and unwavering dedication of Sarah and our team. Together, we will nurture your well-being and help you rediscover the harmony within.

Meet The Team

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Auttumn Speh

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Certified

 Inspired by a lifelong history of caring for others through touch, Auttumn completed her training at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy. There, she developed a strong foundation in myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, Swedish massage, and energy work. Her massage style blends clinical knowledge with intuition and creativity, allowing her to tailor each session to the unique needs of the individual.

Auttumn believes that every client arrives with a different story and path. She prioritizes comfort, safety, and presence, offering personalized massage sessions with gentle yet attentive care. Her work is guided by a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal when supported with intention and awareness. Through her ongoing Reiki practice, Auttumn has learned to trust her intuition and “gut feeling” as a powerful guide in healing work. During Reiki sessions, she encourages clients to bring a journal to reflect afterward, helping them integrate the energy work into their personal self-care and wellness routines.

Outside of Healing Roots, Auttumn enjoys creating art, experiencing live music across many genres, and spending quiet, grounding time outdoors—often finding inspiration and peace deep in the woods.

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Nick Sirio

Licensed Massage Therapist

Nick has been practicing mat-based bodywork for a decade. They were introduced to Thai massage through acroyoga, and, after being amazed by its effectiveness, simplicity, and ingenuity, pursued Thai massage through various mentors in Miami and Colombia. In Colombia, Nick completed a two-week Thai massage immersion in addition to a yoga teacher certification under the guidance of Syam Vallabhi Devi Dasi. After returning to the US, Nick continued to study bodywork and yoga with Jose Rivera in Miami.

 

In 2024, Nick earned their Massage Therapy license after graduating from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy where they also learned to incorporate Myofascial, Trigger Point, Sports, Swedish, and other modalities into their practice.

 

While Nick’s specialty is on the mat, their style translates to table massage, where sessions are likely to include some movement and acupressure in addition to more familiar massage techniques. Nick's work is always flexible and highly specific to clients' goals. Whether you're visiting for recovery from injuries, managing chronic pain, or looking to feel as best as possible in your body, Nick is here to help.

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Saige Blackwell

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Certified

Saige began her professional journey in massage therapy after graduating from the Cortiva Institute in 2017. In her massage practice, Saige elevates her clients’ quality of life by tackling the physical manifestations of daily stressors and occupational strains. Her methodology is a holistic

blend of her extensive anatomical knowledge, proficiency in various massage modalities and energy work. 

 

Her dedication to a personal yoga practice, weightlifting, and Reiki gives Saige a unique perspective on the body’s mechanics, muscle recovery, and the impacts of physical trauma. Saige is trained in Swedish, Thai fusion, Craniosacral, Lomi Lomi massage, Reiki, and  prenatal massage-offering a comprehensive and adaptable approach to wellness.

 

Through her blend of techniques, Saige facilitates a pathway to balance and recovery personally tailored to each client’s needs. Her holistic approach addresses not only the physical aspects of tension and discomfort, but also fosters a deep sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Ginger

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Certified

Ginger is a Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 15 years of experience helping people reconnect with their bodies through therapeutic touch. Her work is rooted in Myofascial and Medical massage with assists from Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Certified), structural integration techniques, Stretch Therapy, Cupping, Acupressure, Reflexology and Reiki. Each session is thoughtfully crafted to what the individual body needs.

 

Ginger brings a warm, intuitive, and genuinely down-to-earth presence to her practice. She believes healing doesn't have to be complicated—it can begin with slowing down, feeling safe and supported, and giving the body a chance to breathe. She enjoys getting to know her clients and meeting each person where they are. Her goal is to create a space where clients can let go of the outside world for a while and simply be. 

 

When she isn't working, you'll most likely find Ginger somewhere outdoors—hiking a new trail, photography, gardening, tending to her sunflowers, exploring, or soaking up the quiet beauty of nature. 

 

She's curious by nature, a little bit unconventional, and always looking for the next beautiful thing to discover. That sense of wonder, connection, and appreciation for the natural world is something she carries with her into every massage.

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Sarah Sadaka

Owner

Today, Sarah owns and operates Healing Roots Massage & Wellness Center with the intention of creating a haven for others to experience relief from physical, mental, and emotional distress, as well as a renewed connection to one’s self.

 

Sarah now works full-time in outpatient mental health and continues to continues to provide massage and reiki services on a limited basis. 

Outside of work - Sarah enjoys spending time in nature, practicing yoga, running, and writing poetry.

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