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A New Chapter: Client Care, Education & What’s Ahead

Over the past several months, I’ve been working to find the right balance between continuing client care and pursuing a new direction in massage therapy education.

 

Supporting and educating the next generation of massage therapists has become deeply meaningful to me, and I’m currently beginning the process of developing an apprenticeship program for future massage therapists. More details will be shared as this vision continues to take shape — stay tuned!

As part of this transition, I also want to share that I am no longer the Massage Therapy Program Manager at WellSpring. I’m deeply grateful for the experience, relationships, and everything I learned during that chapter. Ultimately, I realized it wasn’t the right long-term balance for the direction I’m moving in professionally and personally, and I carry a lot of gratitude for the opportunity.

At the same time, staying connected to hands-on client work remains incredibly important to me. I believe the best educators remain grounded in the work itself, and continuing to support clients through bodywork is something I deeply value.

Appointment Availability

As I continue shaping this next chapter, my availability will be expanding:

  • Appointment availability will increase to Thursdays

  • During the month of June, Wednesday appointments will also be available at 12:00pm and 2:00pm

  • Most appointments will remain first come, first serve

  • A limited number of recurring appointments may be available, PLEASE REACH OUT (417-812-5782) TO SECURE YOUR APPOINTMENT 

  • Clients can expect to receive waitlist notifications when appointments open

 

This structure allows me to remain present and intentional with client care while also creating space for the educational work I’m developing.

20 Years, Education & Professional Growth

In March 2026, I also reached an important milestone in my career — 20 years as a massage therapist.

Over the past two decades, I’ve remained deeply committed to continued growth through extensive continuing education, hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and leadership within the massage therapy profession. 

These experiences have continued to shape the way I approach both client care and education. My goal has always been to provide thoughtful, grounded, and highly intentional work while continuing to evolve professionally in ways that allow me to better serve both clients and future therapists alike.

Updated Session Structure & Pricing

Moving forward, sessions will be offered in a 90-minute format only at $180 per session. 

Please consider your sessions as healthcare, therefore gratuity is unnecessary.

A Heartfelt Thank You

I want to sincerely thank my clients for your patience, flexibility, and continued support through the many transitions of my career.

Your trust and support have truly impacted my life and my family’s life in meaningful ways. Many of you have been part of this journey for a very long time, and I never take that for granted.

The ability to evolve my career while continuing to do the work I love is possible because of the support I’ve received from you all.

Thank you for continuing to grow with me through each new chapter. I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful to continue supporting you along the way.

 

With Gratitude,

-Tara Rigger
Transcend Massage and Wellness

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