Dayna Gilvin, Licensed Massage Therapist

04/21/2026

04/14/2026

Massage is often described as relaxation or pain relief.

And while those outcomes are real, they’re not the full picture.

From a clinical standpoint, massage therapy plays a role in restoring interoceptive awareness—the body’s ability to sense and interpret internal signals like tension, pressure, temperature, and emotional state.

Many people operate in a chronic state of sympathetic nervous system activation (fight-or-flight).
Over time, this can reduce awareness of internal cues and lead to patterns of bracing, guarding, and persistent muscular tension.

Manual therapy helps interrupt that cycle.

Through intentional, therapeutic touch, the nervous system begins to shift toward parasympathetic activity (rest-and-digest).
As this happens, the brain receives clearer input from the body, allowing for improved regulation, decreased muscle tone, and a greater sense of internal awareness.

In other words, the body isn’t just relaxing—
it’s recalibrating.

This is one of the reasons consistent bodywork can lead to longer-term improvements in both physical discomfort and stress-related conditions.

Massage isn’t just a luxury.
It’s a tool for nervous system regulation and body awareness.

04/07/2026

Appointments available tomorrow 4/7. Call or text to book or with questions. I would be happy to help you!

03/17/2026

I still have a few openings this week. Call or text 502.794.6890 to book.

02/04/2026

Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day! I’m proud to work with so many amazing female athletes and help support their recovery, performance, and longevity—so they can stay in the game and on top of their goals.

01/29/2026

💗 Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates Available 💗

Gift certificates are available for customized massage therapy sessions with Dayna Gilvin, LMT 🤍

Sessions are tailored to individual needs and may include stretching and cupping when appropriate.

📞📱 Call or text 502-794-6890 for more information or to purchase a gift certificate 💝

01/18/2026

“These are my most requested massage sessions. All sessions are tailored to your individual needs and may include cupping, stretching, and additional therapeutic techniques. I look forward to caring for you.”

01/16/2026

Dayna Gilvin, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist

I provide customized massage therapy and bodywork designed to support pain management, injury recovery, mobility, and overall musculoskeletal health.
📍 Located in Louisville, Kentucky at 206 Breckenridge Lane, St. Matthews.
To schedule, call or text 502-794-6890.
Currently accepting new clients.

Massage Therapy & Bodywork Specialties include:
• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Sports Massage
• Medical Massage
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
• Prenatal Massage
• Cupping Therapy
• Assisted Stretching
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Therapy

Kentucky Licensed Massage Therapist
🎓 University of Louisville graduate
🎓 Advanced Massage Therapeutics graduate