E 86 Choosing Joy with Heather Sommer aka Gingy: Massage, Giggles, and Unexpected Joy

<p>In this episode of <i>Choosing Joy</i>, Jodi Lynn Turpin sits down with <b>Heather Sommer</b>, also known as <b>Gingy</b>. Heather is the owner of <b>Gingy’s Massage</b> and has been a massage therapist since <b>2006</b>, known for her loyal clientele, long waitlist, and the kind of care that helps people truly reset.</p><p>Jodi and Heather talk about the healing power of <b>touch</b>, the importance of <b>self-care</b> (especially for busy humans), and why laughter can be a full-body release. They also dive into Heather’s love of <b>travel and retreats</b> (Costa Rica is her happy place), plus those unforgettable “take the leap” moments that turn into the best stories later.</p><p>You’ll also hear about some of Heather’s favorite add-ons and offerings, including hot stones, sauna wrap sessions, “emotional support” oil application, a cooling face massage, tea tree back exfoliation, and a high frequency healing mat.</p><p>If you’ve been carrying a lot, this episode is a reminder: joy is often unplanned, your body deserves care, and sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is <b>giggle and let yourself soften</b>.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Heather:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Linktr.ee/GingisMassage" target="_blank"><b>Linktr.ee/GingisMassage</b></a><b> </b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Heathersommer.olivetreepeople.shop" target="_blank"><b>Heathersommer.olivetreepeople.shop</b></a><br />Instagram: @gingismassage<br />Instagram: @gingiheather<br />Instagram: @bexnginge<br />Facebook group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18JPFYSe4o/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18JPFYSe4o/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Connect to Jodi:</b><br /><i>Sign up for Jodi's newsletter: </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jodilynnturpin.com/links" target="_blank"><i>https://www.jodilynnturpin.com/links</i></a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.jodilynnturpin.com" target="_blank">www.jodilynnturpin.com</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/choosing.joy.podcast" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/choosing.joy.podcast</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/jodilynnturpin" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jodilynnturpin</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/i