How Natasha White Is Redefining Wellness for Caregivers and Survivors

KUWTC: Natasha, thanks for joining us. For those just meeting you, how would you describe who you are and what you do?

Natasha White:
My name is Natasha White and I am an 18-year massage enthusiast who delivers well-being services to benefit the lives of those who nurture others. As a service provider myself, I see the need for those who work hard behind the scenes to be seen, valued, and supported—mentally and physically.

“I see the need for those who work hard behind the scenes to be seen, valued, and supported—mentally and physically.”

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KUWTC: How did your wellness journey begin?

Natasha:
I actually started my massage training while still working in corporate. After my corporate job of 25 years shut down during the pandemic, that’s when my new journey to be my own boss really began. I already had the training, and I thought—why not embark on something new?

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KUWTC: What inspired you to create New You Wellness LLC?

Natasha:
I founded New You Wellness back in 2016 to bring well-being care directly into homes. But in 2024, I started pivoting my business to partner as a wellness resource for service providers and community organizational teams.

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KUWTC: You’ve spoken openly about being a survivor. How has that shaped your work?

Natasha:
As an abuse survivor, I find so much joy in what I do through positive and healing touch. People often tell me my touch is nurturing and healing, and some have even released emotions during a session. It’s really intuitive for me—I tune in and let that guide the care I provide.

“I give like this because I believe in the power of touch despite this world glorifying the negative display of it.”

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KUWTC: What makes your approach to massage therapy different?

Natasha:
I see myself as a touch therapist and a guide. I help people tune into themselves. I offer affirming words so they know they’re worthy of receiving nurturing, loving touch. I truly believe in the power of touch—it’s so needed, yet so misunderstood in our culture.

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KUWTC: What does “home” mean to you?

Natasha:
Home means a place of peace. It’s loving and safe—a place where you can be your most authentic self.

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KUWTC: Paint us a picture of your dream tranquility space.

Natasha:
Absolutely—it would have the sounds of water, birds, wind, and a view where the sunlight pours in during the day and the moon and stars shine at night. I’d want a surround sound system playing my favorite jazz, R&B, house, and gospel music. The colors would be soft and warm, and the walls would keep the noise out. Total peace.

“Home means a place of peace. It’s loving and safe—a place where you can be your most authentic self.”

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KUWTC: What’s one place that has brought you deep healing?

Natasha:
The lakefront in Chicago. After I was sexually assaulted at 14, I would go there alone. I didn’t feel afraid—just calm and safe. It gave me space to write and release my emotions without judgment. It helped me feel seen and heard.

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KUWTC: What keeps you grounded when you feel overwhelmed?

Natasha:
Music and nature. When triggered, I retreat into nature or turn on my playlist to regroup. I’m learning to question my habits—like emotional eating or people pleasing—and instead just sit still to hear what I truly need.

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KUWTC: What are you learning about boundaries in your work?

Natasha:
I’m learning to say “no” more. I’m no longer trying to do business like others, but rather in a way that feels authentic to me. I still struggle when it comes to family sometimes, but every day is a new opportunity to grow.

“I’m no longer trying to do business like others, but in a way that feels authentic to me.”

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KUWTC: What kind of legacy do you hope to leave?

Natasha:
Personally, I want to be remembered as someone who showed up—helpful, loving, kind, and always dancing when the music hit. In business, I want people to say I changed the way they view touch. That it’s not something to fear, but something to embrace. That their bodies are worthy of care, and they have the power to make themselves well.

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KUWTC: Where’s a place—real or imagined—you’d love to be?

Natasha:
I’m partial to Arizona’s mountains, and I love Chicago summers. But Greece? That’s the dream—the food, the water, the energy. And if I could time travel? I’d be in ancient Egypt, surrounded by kings and queens.

“I want people to say I changed the way they view touch… That their bodies are worthy of care.”

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KUWTC: Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Natasha:
Prince, Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Nefertiti, Angela Davis, Angela Bassett, Aretha Franklin, my ancestors—my mom, my grandmothers, my aunt Brinda, my dad, my daughter, my sister. All the powerful souls I admire and love.

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Connect with Natasha White:
🔗 IG: @new_you_wellness
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nwhite315
🌐 Website: www.new-you-wellness.com