We recently had the chance to connect with Cindy Cisneros and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Cindy, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
First thing, I freshen up and feed the cats because if I don’t, they’ll definitely remind me. Then I take the dog for a walk to get us both some fresh air. If my husband’s home, we usually put on whatever show we’re into or catch up on something new that dropped; it’s our way of easing into the day together. After that, I’ll do some light yoga so I’m not cutting into our time but still checking in with my body. I’ll make breakfast, and then either journal or just chill for a bit before I start tackling my to-do list or head into work. I try to keep my mornings gentle but intentional; it sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name’s Cindy Cisneros. I’m a massage therapist based in Houston; I also do body contouring and intuitive tarot readings on the side. Everything I do is about helping people feel more connected to themselves, whether that’s through the body, energy work, or just holding space.
I’ve had a strong work ethic since I was a kid. Summers in Honduras, I’d help my grandma sell sodas and ice out of her house to the neighborhood, or work at my aunt’s candy shop. I didn’t realize it then, but that hustle stuck with me. My mom’s the one who introduced me to massage, but it was everything I went through on my own, my own healing, that made me turn this into something deeper and more personal.
My style is laid back but honest. I look at the body like a puzzle, once you get to the root, everything else can fall into place. I work with all kinds of people, but I’m especially drawn to folks who are burnt out or stuck in survival mode, because I’ve been there. I know how hard it is to go from just getting by to actually living.
Right now, I’m not working on anything major. Life’s busy, and I’m just trusting the process and showing up how I can.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I used to think I had to be perfect to be loved. Like if I stayed composed, got everything right, and held it all together, then maybe I’d be enough. But that mindset had me burning out, keeping my emotions tucked away, and constantly trying to prove my worth through doing.
Eventually, I had to be real with myself. I was carrying so much pressure, trying to control everything, avoid vulnerability, and move through life like I wasn’t affected. But I was. Taking accountability helped me shift my perspective. I can’t change the past, but I can own my part and grow from it.
Now I know softness is a strength. Speaking from the heart, instead of detaching or shutting down, has brought me way more peace than perfection ever did.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Gratitude, honestly. Success feels good, but it can put you in a loop, always chasing the next thing, thinking it’s never enough. You forget the “why.” But suffering? It strips everything down. If all you can say is “thank God I ate” or “thank God I woke up,” that shifts your whole perspective.
I’ve had to sit in some dark places, but those moments taught me how to find hope even when it felt impossible. That hope became my anchor. And now, success means something different. It’s not about proving myself; it’s about moving with purpose, being grounded, and not taking any of it for granted.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
That there’s never enough. Growing up around poverty, I saw how deep that scarcity mindset runs. People weren’t just holding onto stuff, they were holding onto everything. Money, emotions, control, even relationships. It was all about survival and being “ready” for the worst.
That energy rubbed off on me. I got real rigid, real controlling, thinking if I didn’t stay ten steps ahead, everything would fall apart. But living like that keeps you in survival mode even when you’re safe.
Now I know that letting go doesn’t mean being reckless, it means trusting myself. Trusting that even if things shift, I’ll handle it. Life moves. And I’d rather flow with it than keep white-knuckling through it.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
Honestly, yeah, I get excited anytime someone books with me. It’s my chance to show what I do and hopefully help someone feel better, even if just for a bit. I especially love working with prenatal clients, supporting them through that time and giving them some real comfort means a lot.
With every client, I create a space that feels safe and warm. I want people to feel cared for without having to say much. So yeah, it never feels like just another appointment, it always feels personal.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @lmtcindy.c0
