Lovins has the perfect touch at Space of Serenity - Fremont News Messenger

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Before enrolling in school to become a Licensed Massage Therapist, Trina Lovins had never had a massage. That inexperience has given her a unique sensitivity to new clients that are initially uncomfortable with the thought of massage. She uses her former discomfort with it to encourage her clients, because she believes that touch is very important for health and happiness.(Photo: Sheri Trusty/Correspondent)


CLYDE - When the administrative assistant position that Trina Lovins held at a local manufacturing plant for 27 years was eliminated during downsizing cuts, she was faced with a decision. After nearly three decades, she had to find a different way to make a living. She chose massage therapy.

“It was one of those things where, if you didn’t do this, what would you do?” she said. “It was either massage therapy or childcare, because I love kids.”

In January 2014, Lovins enrolled in the former Healing Arts Institute in Perrysburg, now known as Orion Institute. In January 2015, she became a licensed massage therapist. Today, she owns Space of Serenity inside MAK Salon in Clyde.

“It’s funny. I never had a massage before I started school. I had to get a massage when I applied, and I told the massage therapist I have no idea what to do,” she said. “How do I lie? How much clothes do I take off?”

That lack of experience with massage has given her a more sensitive insight into her new clients’ needs. She knows why they never got a massage before, and she understands their hesitancies when they do.

“I was heavier back then, so I had body issues. I understand that,” she said. “But massage therapists don’t think that way. It’s a body. It’s bone. It’s muscle. It’s tissue. We just think about how we can help you and how we can help you relax.”

Lovins said people who are hesitant to get a massage can start off small. She offers chair massages, Hot Rocks reflexology with essential oils for the feet, and Indian Head Massages. When a family member was having pain issues but was uncomfortable with the thought of massage, Lovins told him to “throw a pair of shorts on and come in.” Now, he comes every week.

“Chair massage is a good place to start to get you comfortable with the table,” Lovins said. “There is a comfort level that comes with time.”

Lovins developed her slogan, “Everyone deserves the benefits of touch,” through her experience with people who want a massage but are nervous about it.

“Touch is so important. People are touch-deprived,” she said. “It helps you physically, mentally, emotionally. It helps the whole nervous system. It helps get blood pressure down and relieves stress.”

Lovins provides deep tissue massage for injuries and pulled muscles and for people who simply prefer it, and she also offers relaxation massage for a spa-like experience.

“Every massage has a purpose. Even the relaxation massages relieve stress, and stress is the beginning of many diseases,” she said. “I love the medical side of it, but I also love the spa side of it. Nothing makes me feel better than somebody saying I helped their pain, but I also love when people say, ‘I feel so pampered right now.’”

In October, Lovins took a nine-day European spa trip with Healing Arts Institute to study massage therapy techniques in Bath, England. There, she learned Indian Head Massage, which includes the application of sesame oil, and Egyptian Moisturizing Wraps. She offers both at Space of Serenity, and she offers a wide variety of other massage options, including paraffin dips, hot stone massage, foot soak and exfoliate, and aroma touch.

“It’s not a massage, but an application of a blend of different oils. If you like essential oils, it is amazing,” she said.

Trina Lovins offers a wide variety of deep tissue and relaxation massages at Space of Serenity. Here, she is pictured with the wooden bucket she uses during reflexology foot massages. (Photo: Sheri Trusty/Correspondent)


Lovins offers off-site massage sessions, and she is available do provide chair massages at corporate and business events. She has also provided free chair massages for fundraisers. She either offers free massages during the event, or she charges and donates the money to the cause.

“I love doing fundraisers,” she said.

Appointments at Space of Serenity can be made by phone or through the online booking link on the business’ website.

Contact correspondent Sheri Trusty at sheri.trusty@gmail.com or 419-639-0662.

More information


Space of Serenity is inside MAK Salon at 204 White St. in Clyde. To contact the business, call 567-855-5125 or email spaceofserenity@abmp.com

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