Sarasota, Florida · Gulf Coast
I'm Cynthia MacConnell. For more than 30 years I have helped people put stress down on the massage table — and since 2003 I have been drawing all-natural henna, glitter tattoos and festival glam for celebrations across the Gulf Coast.
Massage from $20 (10-minute chair) · Private henna or glitter appointments from $50 · Event body art $125.00/hr, two-hour minimum
One pair of hands, two crafts. Choose the one you came for — or book both.
For your body
A quiet room, slow and even pacing, and a blend of Esalen, Myofascial Release, Kansa Wand and AromaTouch built around what your muscles are actually asking for. Sessions from 60 to 160 minutes, plus chair massage and pre-natal work.
For your celebration
Henna, glitter tattoos, flash tattoos and festival Glitter & Glam — drawn by hand so every guest leaves with a one-off piece. Perfect for Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, galas, showers and pamper parties.
Massage therapy
Stress is responsible for at least 80% of all illnesses. In our fast-paced, digitally dominated lives, nurturing human touch is essential self-care — not a luxury, but a vital part of staying well.
I trained at massage schools across Tennessee, Georgia, California and Florida, and I like to blend those modalities into one session that fits you. I keep the room quiet so I can listen to your muscles and you can hear your own body. For the best experience I recommend at least 90 minutes.
Read about Esalen, Myofascial Release, Kansa Wand and AromaTouch →
It felt like water pouring over me.
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Henna & glitter body art
Every design is drawn freehand, so each guest gets an individual work of art. Henna stains last one to two weeks; glitter tattoos are waterproof and last three to seven days; festival glam washes off with soap and water the same night.
I bring design books for guests to choose from, and I make my own henna paste — crushed henna leaves, lemon juice, sugar and essential oils. Nothing artificial, ever.
Based in Sarasota and serving the Gulf Coast from Palmetto to Naples. Events beyond 30 miles of 34231 carry a small travel fee — see Event Details.
About Cynthia
I was blessed to have parents who fostered this love and an education that exposed me to new media and art forms. When I moved to California, I discovered henna body art, apprenticed with an established henna artist and started doing henna professionally in 2003. I just love this art form and sharing it with others — the plant itself is amazing. I am now back in Sarasota, FL and excited to share this beautiful and relaxing art form.
I added glitter tattoos to my repertoire — so sparkly, fun and long-lasting. I really enjoy doing large, freehand glitter tattoos for special occasions. I am also known as “The Glitter Queen”, and I love adding glitter to everything I do.
I left teaching in 1992 because I felt called to massage work, and I have been at it ever since.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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