Sláinte (slawn-cha) Origin

Growing up, my maiden name was McGinnis, and my brothers and I were always drawn to the Irish in our heritage. In college, I studied abroad at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland for an entire semester. At the end of the semester, my whole family flew over and we spent Christmas in Ireland, seeing the sights and enjoying the country.

When I started massage school and we discussed opening our own business versus being an employee, I was immediately interested in being my own boss, but I didn’t know what I would name my business. Eventually, “Sláinte” popped into my head and I couldn’t get it out. I felt like it fit with my connection to my heritage, as well as the importance of wellness in the realm of massage.

The word is pronounced as "slawn-cha" in Irish Gaelic, with the "t" being silent. It is a popular term in Irish and Scottish culture and is often used during celebrations such as weddings, holidays, and other social events.

The word "sláinte" is a Gaelic term from Ireland and Scotland that is used as a toast when raising a glass in celebration or wishing someone good health.

"Sláinte" comes from the Irish Gaelic phrase "sláinte chuig na fir, agus go mairfidh na mná go deo," which means "health to the men and may the women live forever." Over time, the phrase was shortened to simply "sláinte," which is now commonly used as a standalone term.

So there you have it, how Sláinte Massage came to be. I love how it connects to my family’s history, as well as being able to use it in regards to health and wellness that the massage industry is a large part of!