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Reconnect with your body.
Rediscover your radiance.

Unwind tension through massage and mentoring so you can enjoy your life more deeply.

The relentless pace of modern life leaves many people
feeling tense and overwhelmed.

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Are you struggling with:

  • Exhaustion and an inability to unplug from life’s demands?
  • Persistent physical pain that hinders your enjoyment of daily activities?
  • Anxiety that keeps your mind racing and your body tense?
  • Feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you?
  • Prioritizing your well-being in a culture that values busyness?

We believe the key to a satisfying life is slowing
down and reconnecting with yourself.

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Experience Presence

Break free from the constant mental chatter and drop into the rich sensations of the present moment.

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Reconnect Deeply

Transform your relationship with your body from one of tension to one of deep listening and appreciation.

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Embrace Pleasure

Rediscover the simple yet profound joy that comes from being fully alive in your body.

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“My body, mind, and spirit now feel more grounded, centered, and aligned.”

– Lisa H.
Hallie E.

“The moment you arrive, your nervous system begins to relax. They provide guidance for a fully immersive experience where both your physical and mental bodies benefit. I left feeling completely transformed.”

– Hallie E.

Angie Lynne S.

“I desperately needed a ‘Pause’ from reality and release from months of stress. My massage therapist was a wonder with their hands and a master of their craft. I reconnected with my being and felt overwhelmingly FREE and rejuvenated.”

– Angie Lynne S.

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“Pauseful created an environment that invited active mindfulness. I left feeling like the work went deeper than just my muscles—a completely unique experience compared to other massage therapy.”

– Emily P.

We get it, slowing down is hard.

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We know you want to feel at ease, grounded, and deeply connected—to yourself and to life. That begins by slowing down to tune into your body and the wisdom it holds.

The problem is, life moves fast—and culture teaches us to stay busy and override our needs. It’s no wonder you’re left feeling out of sorts and disconnected—like you’re watching life pass you by.

We believe the key to a satisfying life is slowing down and reconnecting with yourself. 

That’s exactly why we created Pauseful. For over 15 years, we’ve provided a sanctuary, supporting thousands of overwhelmed people in healing pain, softening stress, and enjoying life more deeply.

What makes the Pauseful approach unique:

We make space for all of you. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the difference. You’re not rushed. You’re invited to settle, soften, and receive exactly what you need.

We see you as already whole. We don’t treat you as someone broken or in need of fixing. We meet you as a sacred being—honoring all dimensions of who you are and the unique path you’re on.

We support you in carrying it forward. Each session is more than a moment of relief—it’s a step toward a more embodied and connected life. You leave feeling relaxed and inspired to bring more love into the way you move through the world.

Your journey to embodied bliss starts with a single pause.
Let’s take that first step together.

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Christina Pyktel, LMT, Pauseful Founder
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15+

Years in business providing 11,000+ massage sessions

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All our practitioners are licensed massage
therapists with 15+ years of experience

375+

5-Star Google, Yelp, and Tripadvisor Reviews 

Here’s how it works:

1

Book Your Massage

Take the first step toward feeling more at home in your body. Together, we’ll create a personalized experience to support what you need most right now.

2

Receive Deeply

Sink into a nourishing massage session that helps you release tension and reset. As your whole system begins to soften, your body’s natural wisdom starts to emerge.

3

Feel Truly Alive

Leave with a greater sense of presence and ease—moving through your days more connected to yourself, your relationships, and the life you’re here to live.

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“The range of motion has been restored to my chronically tight shoulder.”

– Miho Y.
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“I left as a delicious butterball of soothed nerves and centered relaxation, able to give more to my children because I had received such attuned care.”

– Britt M.

Becky B.

“My massage therapist non-verbally encouraged every cell in my body to relax deeper and deeper. The effects are long-lasting—I continue to integrate these nervous system benefits into my daily life.

– Becky B.

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“Transformative. Magical. This is so much more than a massage—it’s a restorative healing journey.”

– Kenneth E.

A Pauseful Path Home to Yourself

A Pauseful Path Home to Yourself: Release tension and patterns, Reset physically, mentally, and energetically, and Restore calm, clarity, and confidence

Don’t let stress rob you of life’s precious moments.

Together, we’ll reconnect you with your body’s innate wisdom to experience greater presence, pleasure, and satisfaction in all areas of your life.

Pauseful Offerings

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Pauseful Massage Experience

A personalized bodywork session designed to help you release tension, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Each session is a sensory-rich experience to help you settle in and receive what your body truly needs.

Session Options: 1 Hour ($155), 1.5 Hour ($215), 2 Hour ($285)

Perfect for those experiencing:
• Physical tension or pain
• Mental overwhelm and scattered thoughts
• Disconnection from bodily sensations
• Need for deep restoration


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Pauseful Circle

A monthly small-group gathering to practice presence and connection—with yourself and others. You’ll engage in simple embodiment practices and authentic relating in a warm, supportive space.

Details:
• 6–10 participants
• Held monthly
• Free for first-time guests

Perfect for those seeking:
• Deeper connections with others
• Community support for your embodiment journey
• Practice in authentic relating
• Extension of your Pauseful Practice into relationships


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Pauseful Mentoring

One-on-one guidance to help you bring Pauseful principles into your daily life. These sessions offer practical tools and gentle accountability to help you live with more calm, confidence, and connection.

Mentoring Includes:
• Intake + intention-setting session
• Weekly sessions
• Personalized Pauseful Practices
• Aromatherapy kit with custom-blended botanicals

Perfect for those ready to:
• Navigating patterns of stress or emotional shutdown
• Rebuilding trust in your body and inner wisdom
• Creating more ease, purpose, and pleasure in everyday life

FREE VIDEO

The Embodied Bliss Activation

Significantly decrease anxiety + raise your vibe in 5 minutes

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  • Rediscover joy through simple daily sensory exercises
  • Experience how awakened senses create pathways to presence
  • Create micro-moments of pleasure that counteract daily stress

The Pauseful Movement

We’re reclaiming our right to feel fully alive in a world that’s forgotten how.


298 Laneda Ave, Suite 6 | Manzanita, Oregon 97130

Need help booking? Text for a faster response:
503-457-1092
be@pauseful.com

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The Pauseful Movement

We’re reclaiming our right to feel fully alive in a world that’s forgotten how.


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298 Laneda Ave, Suite 6
Manzanita, Oregon 97130

Need help booking? Text for a faster response:
503-457-1092
be@pauseful.com


© Pauseful 2025. All rights reserved.