Candace Grant, RMT

01/07/2026

Tech Neck isn’t just a posture issue — it’s a long-term health issue if left uncorrected.

When your head repeatedly drifts forward to look at screens, it places excessive strain on the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Over time, this forward-head posture increases muscle tension, joint compression, and nervous system stress. What often starts as stiffness or fatigue can progress into chronic neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, reduced mobility, and even breathing restrictions.

The longer Tech Neck is ignored, the more the body adapts to it. Muscles begin to shorten or overwork, joints lose proper alignment, and the nervous system learns this stressed position as “normal.” This makes correction harder later and increases the risk of long-term discomfort and recurring pain patterns.

Fixing Tech Neck early isn’t about sitting up straighter for a few minutes it’s about restoring balance, improving alignment, and retraining how your body holds itself throughout the day. Small, consistent posture changes now can prevent years of pain, tension, and limited movement down the road.

Your posture today is shaping how your body will feel tomorrow.

01/06/2026

January helps me pause.

It is the time of year where I close off the books from last year, reflect on what worked, what did not, and get intentional about what comes next.

Last year, I had the privilege of helping my clients. I had 1150 appointments. I am deeply grateful for every person who trusted me with their health, their time, and their journey. That level of support is never taken for granted.

As I look ahead, my focus is shifting.

This year, my goal is to help more people understand and improve their posture through posture therapy and ergonomics, both in person and virtually. I see a significant gap in education around posture and how daily habits, environments, and movement patterns quietly reinforce chronic pain. For many, posture is the missing link that keeps them stuck in recurring tension and discomfort.

I am curious to see what becomes possible when we stop chasing temporary relief and start addressing the patterns underneath.

Thank you for being part of last year. I am looking forward to what we build together next.

If you are interested in learning more about Posture Therapy.. let's chat.

01/06/2026

The Brain–Posture Loop

Posture is not something you do.
It is something your brain runs.

The brain and body are in a constant feedback loop. Whatever the body feels, the brain responds to—and whatever the brain perceives, the body adapts to.

When posture is compromised, the brain often interprets that as instability or threat. This activates protective systems designed to keep you safe, not efficient.

Here’s how the loop works:

• Poor alignment changes breathing and balance
• The brainstem increases muscle tone for protection
• The limbic system heightens stress and emotional reactivity
• Movement becomes restricted and effortful
• The body feeds that information back to the brain

The brain stays on high alert.
The body stays guarded.

This is why people feel stuck physically and mentally at the same time.

Over time, this loop can affect:
• Confidence
• Focus and clarity
• Energy levels
• Pain patterns
• Boundary-setting

Posture therapy interrupts this loop by restoring alignment first. When the body feels supported, the nervous system no longer needs to overprotect. As posture improves, the brain receives new information—safety, balance, and capacity.

That’s when movement feels easier.
That’s when thinking becomes clearer.
That’s when boundaries feel more natural.

Posture confidence affects more than how you sit, stand, and move.
It affects how you think, feel, and show up in your life.

First we straighten. Then we strengthen.

01/04/2026

Posture confidence affects more than how you sit, stand, and move.
It affects how you think, feel, and set boundaries.

When posture is compromised, the body often lives in a state of quiet protection. Collapsed posture, shallow breathing, and constant tension send signals to the brain that the environment is unsafe or demanding.

One part of the brain that plays a major role here is the limbic system—the area responsible for threat detection, emotional response, and survival patterns. When this system is overstimulated, the brain prioritizes protection over progress.

Physically, this can look like:
• Chronic tension
• Guarded movement
• Limited mobility
• Persistent pain

Mentally and emotionally, it can show up as:
• Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
• Difficulty focusing or making decisions
• Trouble setting boundaries
• A constant sense of pressure or urgency

When the body stays in this protective state, change becomes difficult, not because you lack discipline or motivation, but because your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep you safe.

Posture therapy works by restoring alignment, breath, and balance first. When the body feels supported, the brain no longer has to stay on high alert. As that protective response settles, people often notice clearer thinking, improved confidence, and stronger boundaries, without forcing mindset shifts.
This is why posture is not about standing up straighter.
It is about creating safety in the body so both physical and mental patterns can change.

First we straighten. Then we strengthen.
Are your ready to start realigning your Posture?

01/02/2026

Remember last year when you said you wanted to focus on a healthy maintenance plan… but ended up booking everything at the end of the year?

Let’s do things differently in 2026.

A consistent massage and/or posture program supports better mobility, less tension, and long-term results—without the stress of last-minute booking. Together, we’ll create a program that fits your goals, your body, and your lifestyle.

I’m now offering 6–12 month memberships for massage therapy, posture therapy, or a customized combination of both. We’ll start with a consultation to determine what approach supports you best.

Sign up before January 15th and receive exclusive savings.

Message me to book your consultation and start 2026 with intention and consistency.

Book online .. space for January are alredy filling up.

01/02/2026

TESTIMONIAL :

I had pain in my neck and was seeing a doctor. I had physical therapy and nothing was working so doctor had scheduled MRI and yep I had a pinched nerve in my cervical region. He then referred me to a pain doctor! He suggested that I get two series of neck block injections and if they work, the next step would be neck fusions. Well that was scheduled but it was 2 months away. Candace did a month of exercises in a group that we are in together and I started doing them. Well after 4-6 weeks, I canceled my injections for next month. The postural therapy exercises really have worked for me! I do my exercises and stretches daily! Thank you Candace Grant!

01/01/2026

As we close out 2025, I want to say thank you.

Thank you to every client who showed up, stayed consistent, and chose to invest in their health beyond quick relief.

This year reinforced an important truth: lasting results don’t come from temporary fixes. Massage therapy plays a powerful role in reducing tension, improving circulation, and supporting the nervous system — but when paired with posture awareness and alignment, it becomes a long-term maintenance strategy, not just short-term relief.

Looking ahead to 2026, my focus is clear: helping clients improve alignment, move better, and support their bodies for long-term health and function. Better posture means less strain, better breathing, more energy, and a body that’s easier to maintain over time.

Thank you for trusting me with your care. I look forward to supporting your health, alignment, and well-being in the year ahead.

My question for you:
What would change if you committed to maintaining your body — not just fixing it?

12/26/2025

New website and new booking site are both up and active check it out in the comments

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas
Office closed December 24-28, and December 31- January 5. All booked up.
Watch for the new website launch coming soon...
Now accepting New clients for January- start your year off with a maintenance membership program.
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Book your appointments early to reserve your spot.

Candace Grant, RMT & Posture Alignment Therapist, helps busy professionals and individuals relieve chronic tension, neck/back pain, and fatigue through Massage Therapy, Ergonomic coaching, and personalized Posture Therapy programs. Restore balance, improve mobility, and feel better every day.

12/24/2025

Each year one of my clients celebrates her birthday with a Hot Stone massage.
Relaxation, warmth and therapeutic.

12/22/2025

Pain is not a reliable signal that something is tight, short, stuck, or in need of stretching. Pain is a protective response. It reflects the nervous system deciding that something feels threatening, unfamiliar, or not currently tolerated, and responding by increasing sensitivity. That sensitivity may show up as pain, stiffness, guarding, or a feeling of restriction, but none of these automatically mean a muscle needs to be stretched.

When pain is driven by protection, stretching often misses the point. Many people stretch harder, longer, and more frequently, yet experience little change or even increased discomfort. This is not because they are stretching incorrectly, but because stretching does not address why the nervous system is being protective in the first place. If movement is perceived as unsafe, forcing more range rarely reassures the body, it often reinforces the perception that something is wrong.

This is where massage therapy and posture therapy become a better fit.

Massage therapy works by reducing threat, not forcing change. Skilled, intentional touch helps calm the nervous system, lower excessive muscle tone, improve circulation, and restore sensory input to areas that feel guarded or disconnected. When the nervous system feels safer, it often allows muscles to soften naturally, without aggressive stretching. Massage creates the conditions for change rather than demanding it.

Posture therapy builds on this by addressing how the body experiences load, movement, and daily positioning. Poor posture and inefficient movement patterns often keep the nervous system on high alert, reinforcing protective tension. Through posture awareness, corrective movement, and gradual exposure to tolerable ranges, posture therapy helps retrain the nervous system to trust movement again. Instead of chasing tightness, the focus shifts to restoring balance, confidence, and control.Together, massage and posture therapy interrupt the cycle of protection. Massage reduces immediate sensitivity and guarding, while posture therapy addresses the underlying movement habits and environmental stressors that keep the system reactive. This combination allows the body to feel supported, not threatened, as it adapts.

So if you have been stretching consistently and getting nowhere, that is not a failure on your part. It is a sign that pain is doing its job as a protective response. Massage and posture therapy offer a more effective path forward, one that works with the nervous system, not against it, to restore comfort, function, and long-term resilience.