Barbara’s path in the healing arts is born from a life marked by profound loss and the search for wholeness. She lost her parents to cancer, and over the following decade, said goodbye to her grandparents, a sister, and two brothers and a divorce—each loss leaving echoes in her body and heart. Through this pain, she came to know intimately how grief, fear, and unspoken emotions can take residence in the body, shaping the way we move, breathe, and simply exist. Amid this grief, Barbara found healing energy that not only transformed her own life but illuminated a path toward release, restoration, and wholeness. For 26 years, she has devoted herself to learning, growing, and refining her craft—continually seeking tools and practices that guide others back to their true selves, soothe the nervous system, and reclaim a life of balance, presence, and embodied vitality.
Barbara Stepniak LMBT NC 22246 is a licensed massage therapist and somatic bodyworker specializing in trauma-informed emotional release and nervous system regulation. With years of training and hands-on experience, Barbara creates a safe, intentional, heart-centerd space where clients can reconnect with their bodies, release stored tension, and cultivate emotional resilience.
Guided by a philosophy of “regulation before release,” Barbara blends somatic energy techniques with compassionate presence, ensuring each session is attuned to the client’s needs, boundaries, and pace. Her work honors the intelligence of the body and the power of intentional touch to foster deep healing.
Barbara is committed to:
✨Providing trauma-sensitive, safe, and professional bodywork
✨Supporting clients in integrating emotional release into daily life
✨Helping individuals cultivate grounding, self-regulation, and embodiment
At Heart Blissed, Barbara empowers clients to feel respected, heard, and supported on their healing journey — because when the body feels safe, the heart can soften, and healing transformation unfolds.