Falmouth Hero: Wellness Center Owner 'An Inspiration To All'

FALMOUTH, MA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Susan Leavitt, who nominated Sandy Miranda, the owner of Thumbtastic Cape Cod, a wellness/fitness center on Cape Cod. Leavitt said Miranda has worked to make sure her clients stay physically and emotionally healthy during an uncertain time by utilizing Zoom.

"Her energy level and enthusiasm is an inspiration to everyone," Leavitt said. "In these uncertain times, when people are anxious, Sandy helps one maintain both physical and emotional balance."

Learn more about what Leavitt had to say below, and to nominate a hero, click here.

Where the nominee lives:

East Falmouth

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
East Falmouth MA

Name of the nominee:
Sandy Miranda

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Susan Leavitt

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Owner of a Wellness Center: Massage, Facials, Excercise Classes

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
When Sandy had to temporarily close her fledgling business in March due to the pandemic, she immediately learned Zoom technology and began teaching exercise classes from her home starting with a few of the exercise classes she offered at her Center. She studied hard, and in a few short weeks now offers 3 classes 4 days per week and 4 classes 2 days per week. She also offers a weekly seminar about Essential Oils. All of these classes are Free of Charge.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Sandy cares deeply about the welfare of her clients and goes the extra mile to make sure they stay healthy in body and soul. She offers Qui-Gong, Standing Pilates and Orthopedic Yoga in addition to more traditional cardio and weight training. Her energy level and enthusiasm is an inspiration to everyone. In these uncertain times, when people are anxious, Sandy helps one maintain both physical and emotional balance.