We recently connected with April Burch and have shared our conversation below.

April, appreciate you joining us today. Risking taking is a huge part of most people’s story but too often society overlooks those risks and only focuses on where you are today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – it could be a big risk or a small one – but walk us through the backstory.

I took a risk by starting my business and setting up my storefront after leaving a toxic marriage and dealing with the effects of being drugged and sexually assaulted. I started my business early in my career, I had only been licensed for about two years before I opened. I was a stay at home mom for 12 years before deciding to leave my toxic marriage and go back to school. After the assault I borrowed money from my parents to open up my storefront. I started my Business with three Consistent clients and I have built it from there. Four years later, looking to hire employees

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is April and I am 42 years old. I’m a single mother of three; ages 19, 16 and 12. I value being a mother and strive to support my children and all the ways necessary for them to become healthy individuals.

I have a passion for natural healing and helping my community. I first found massage therapy at the beginning of a deep transformation in my mid 30s. I faced a lot of trauma in my youth and I had been diagnosed with depression at age 11, anxiety at 16, and PTSD at 25. I had trusted the medical system the majority of my life and trusted them to help me find healing. At age 35 I was the worst I had ever been depressed lost & sick & tired of not feeling well.

I was sad and sick and was determined to find a better way for myself. I Moved back to Texas after Serving as a military spouse for 12 years. I was determined to get off all eight anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication‘s. During that time, my mom purchased a one hour Massage session with 10 minute energy healing at the end. She purchased one of these services a week for eight weeks at the end of those eight weeks I had hope and optimism that I had been craving and I was determined to share this gift with as many people as I could.

At the time I was in an unhealthy marriage and had been a stay at home mom for 12 years. This is the time my marriage started to fall apart, and I ended up leaving and entering back into the workforce as a service worker and cook, which had been my previous career and profession.

I went back to school for massage therapy and quickly realized I wanted to help people achieve a better quality of life. I immediately started taking advanced courses like Eric Dalton’s myoskeletal alignment technique course. I then got certified as a master Reiki healer. God quickly pulled me away and showed me quantum energy healing. Quantum energy healing is a gentle, holistic approach that works with the body’s energy field to release blockages, balance emotions, and support deep healing at all levels in all timelines. It taps into the quantum field—where all energy and information exists—to shift patterns at the root level. Using intention, intuition, and energetic awareness, it helps restore harmony in mind, body, and spirit.

I serve my community as shamanic cook for Third Eye Tribe at their SHIP retreats 5 times a year. This community is heart centered. I have experienced and seen deep healing come from the modality and I am set to attend the facilitator training at the beginning of June so I can offer it to my community.

After working in the spas for two years, I decided to open up my own business in order to support my children better and grow a healthy work environment, which is something I struggled to find. I opened up Serenity Space Massage & Mobile Healing offering mobile services in July 2020. This time was a struggle as I got drugged and raped in October 2020. I was determined not to fail and borrowed $3600 from my parents to open my storefront in new Braunfels, Tx December 2020. I have gained a study and growing clientele who values holistic care while doing my own healing.

At Serenity Space, I offer a unique, deeply intuitive approach to bodywork and energy healing, tailored to individuals who value both quality and holistic wellness.

With over 5 years of expertise, I specialize in providing elite, results-driven massage and energy therapy for those dealing with chronic pain, stress, and emotional blockages. Whether clients are seeking relief from physical discomfort or need a reset for thier energy and spirit, my passion is to help them achieve lasting improvements in thier health and overall well-being.

What Sets My Work Apart:

I combine advanced bodywork techniques with a holistic understanding of the body’s energy systems to address both physical and emotional challenges. Some of the modalities I use include:
• Myoskeletal Alignment Technique
• Myofascial Release
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Nervous System Regulation

These techniques have helped my clients avoid invasive surgeries, recover from injuries, and break free from long-standing tension, chronic pain and discomfort. I believe in continuous growth, so I stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest practices to better serve my clients needs.

Energy Healing & Intuitive Guidance

In addition to bodywork, I offer quantum energy healing sessions designed to align and restore balance within your mind, body, and spirit. Through intuitive Devine channeling and advanced energy practices, I access the quantum field to remove blockages and provide healing on a soul level. I only work for the best and highest good for all involved.

My energy healing sessions may include:
• Crystal Healing
• Vocal Toning
• Chakra Clearing & Balancing
• Grounding Techniques
• Entity Clearings & Reinforced Protection
• Light Language Activations
• Energetic Cord Dissolving
• Messages from Angels, Guides, and Ancestors

I also offer Integrative Energy Therapy, which uses angelic energy to dissolve dense (“negative”) emotional blockages and replace them with high-vibration, healing energy. Whether you’re ready to release past trauma or embrace new possibilities, my sessions are lead with love and are designed to help you heal deeply and transform your life.

A Luxurious Healing Experience

When you arrive at Serenity Space, you will be welcomed into a peaceful, inviting environment designed with your relaxation and healing in mind. I exclusively use organic and high-quality products that nurture your body’s health and ensure a premium, custom to you experience.

💙 Why My Clients Choose Serenity Space💙

💗Customized sessions that are entirely focused on thier needs

💗Expertise in both physical bodywork and energy healing

💗A deeply passionate commitment to your well-being

💗A safe, serene space for you to unwind and heal

I’m very proud of myself for overcoming so much and still being heart lead and deeply caring for others

What else should we know about how you took your side hustle and scaled it up into what it is today?

I had been working in the spas for two years and I was disappointed with many things that were unsupportive of a healthy work environment, and healthy client therapist relationships. It was frustrating when I would hear coworkers speak negatively about their clients. I did not enjoy working for people that didn’t have the best interest of their clients at heart.

I knew I wanted to start my own business, but I was fearful and dragging my feet. I knew I had the skill but was fearful of failing. One day a client came in and got a massage for her mother. I worked with her mom twice in two weeks and at the end of her second appointment she asked if I could start visiting her at her home for the massages. I obliged and I would see Miss Kay at least once a week for about six months.

In a lot of our conversations she would tell me how magical my hands were and how I needed to start my own business because how talented I was. She was so grateful on the amount of comfort she found from my services.She encouraged me and built up my ego so I started to set up my business. and that’s where it all begin. I miss Miss Kay, but she will always hold a special place in my heart. She ended up moving away to be with one of her daughters, and I haven’t heard from her in years.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I tried to set up a storefront with a previous coworker in September 2020. We were renting a cute little room in an old house converted into a business in downtown new Braunfels.

I wanted to start growing my clientele and knew it would take some time. I thought sharing a room with someone would be a good way to manage overhead cost. We spent the majority of September preparing and setting up the room for clients. This is when I started seeing issues with her mental health.

In mid October on the way home from setting up the office one night I stopped to get a drink before heading home. Something was placed in that drink and I ended up getting sexually assaulted.

I let my coworkers know what had happened and apologize for any weird vibes
I might be putting off. This hit really deep and hard because I had done so much healing from my childhood sexual assaults.
Fast-forward a week later, and I was asked to move out of the office and was given one day to do so. I was given no explanation as to why and when I pushed for it, she had let me know my “partner” had been gossiping about me.

This was so hard for me to deal with when all I needed was support and clarity. I spoke with my parents and let them know how urgent it was that I continue to set up my business and not let it fall away. I asked them to borrow money and they ended up loaning me $3600 so I could set up my own storefront. My three children and I painted and set up the room and I started accepting clients in December 2020. Business has been amazing and I’ve grown a lot through word-of-mouth.

I think this makes me resilient. I pushed through trauma and pain. I did the work to heal myself again and to support others along the way.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.vagaro.com/us04/serenityspacemassageandmobilehealing
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenityspacemassage11?igsh=MTV0aWJnOTlyZGVmcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FCjwbXGLk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Image Credits

Pasada photography
Freddy the photographer