08/05/2025
In a world where our bodies are constantly on alert, massage therapy is more than a luxury—it’s medicine for the nervous system.
Every gentle touch, every intentional movement during a massage helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, shifting the body out of fight-or-flight and into a state of rest, healing, and connection. This can mean better sleep, reduced anxiety, less pain, and an overall sense of calm returning to a body that may have forgotten what that feels like.
Massage supports:
✨ Vagus nerve activation
✨ Decreased cortisol (stress hormone) levels
✨ Improved circulation to muscles and tissues
✨ Enhanced body awareness and emotional regulation
If you’ve ever felt “stuck” in your stress, it may be your nervous system trying to process what your mind cannot put into words. That’s why I highly recommend the book “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk—a powerful read that explores how trauma is stored in the body and how healing is possible through body-centered therapies like massage.
Your body is talking. Massage helps it feel heard. 💆♀️💫
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