Sage Wellness

Sage Wellness Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping, Hot Stone, and Traditional Thai Massage in Myrtle Beach, SC

A small Massage Therapy practice and Yoga Studio in Downtown Myrtle Beach offering Traditional Thai Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, and Yoga.

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07/08/2025

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You can eat clean, take supplements, and hit the gym — but if your body never feels safe enough to relax, it will stay s...
07/03/2025

You can eat clean, take supplements, and hit the gym — but if your body never feels safe enough to relax, it will stay stuck in defense mode.

Chronic, low-grade inflammation is at the root of so many modern illnesses — and “healthy habits” alone aren’t always enough to prevent it.

When stressors pile up — from processed foods to unresolved emotions to lack of rest — your nervous system stays on high alert.
Your immune system never fully powers down.
Your fascia tightens.
Your gut gets inflamed.
Your body gets stuck in “protect” mode, rather than “repair” mode.

Up to 70% of modern illnesses are linked to chronic inflammation.
That includes:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune issues
• Depression and anxiety
• Chronic pain and fatigue

Your body needs more than effort.
It needs rest. regulation. relief.

Practices like deep breathing, gentle movement, aromatherapy, and bodywork help signal to your system:
“You’re safe now. You can soften.”

That’s when healing begins.
✨ Let your next step be one that supports your nervous system, not just your to-do list.

What Are Muscle Knots, Really?You know that sore, tight spot in your back or shoulders that just won’t quit? Most people...
07/01/2025

What Are Muscle Knots, Really?

You know that sore, tight spot in your back or shoulders that just won’t quit? Most people call it a “muscle knot” — but the truth is, there’s no actual knot in the muscle.

What you’re feeling is something called a myofascial trigger point: a sensitive, irritated area in your muscle or fascia that becomes tense, inflamed, and painful. It can feel like a hard lump or tight band, and often sends pain to other areas (this is called referred pain).

🧠 So what’s really going on inside the body?
When a muscle fiber stays partially contracted and doesn’t fully relax:

• Blood flow gets restricted
• Waste products start to build up
• Nearby nerves become irritated and more sensitive

This creates that painful, aching, or “locked up” feeling that can linger for days or even weeks.

What causes trigger points like this?
A lot of everyday things, such as:

• Poor posture (hello, desk jobs)
• Repetitive movements or overuse
• Physical or emotional stress
• Dehydration or injury
• Even just staying still for too long

💡 The good news? They’re treatable.
Muscle knots don’t go away from stretching alone. What helps:

✔ Targeted massage or trigger point therapy
✔ Proper hydration
✔ Gentle movement and mobility work
✔ Heat therapy and breathwork
✔ Improving posture and managing stress

Your body’s not broken — it’s communicating.
Listen to those tight spots. They’re trying to tell you something.

Ever feel like your body’s holding onto something—long after the moment has passed?That’s not just in your head. It’s in...
06/30/2025

Ever feel like your body’s holding onto something—long after the moment has passed?

That’s not just in your head. It’s in your fascia.

When you experience a strong emotion—stress, fear, grief, even joy—your body responds chemically and physically:
• Your brain signals the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing you for fight, flight, or freeze.
• Your nervous system ramps up, tightening muscles and changing your breath.
• If the emotion isn’t fully processed or released (because you had to “stay strong,” move on, or weren’t safe to feel it), those patterns get stored in the body—especially in the fascia.

Fascia is rich in sensory nerve endings and is closely tied to both the nervous and immune systems. It responds to your emotional state by changing its texture and tone.
• Under chronic stress or emotional suppression, fascia becomes dense, sticky, and inflamed.
• These changes affect how you move and feel—causing stiffness, sensitivity, pain, or emotional “armor” in the body (like tight jaws, rigid shoulders, or braced hips).
• Over time, inflammation builds, fluid exchange slows, and fascia gets “stuck”—physically and emotionally.

But fascia is adaptable.
When we move, breathe, stretch, or receive bodywork, we help the fascia let go—not just structurally, but emotionally.

This is why people often feel emotional during massage, yoga, or breathwork. The body is finally safe to process what it’s been carrying.

Your fascia remembers. But it also knows how to release.

Feeling stiff, stuck, or weighed down? It could be your fascia.Fascia is your body’s connective web—and when it’s health...
06/30/2025

Feeling stiff, stuck, or weighed down? It could be your fascia.

Fascia is your body’s connective web—and when it’s healthy, you feel flexible, supported, and energized.

But when fascia gets dehydrated, overworked, or injured, it stiffens up like dried glue. That’s when things start feeling tight, achy, or emotionally heavy.

Movement and hydration are key.
Fascia responds to motion—like stretching, walking, and hands-on therapy. These things literally help it stay fluid instead of brittle.

In Bodywork:
We target fascia to release tension, boost circulation, and restore movement — the pressure is slow and steady, not fast or deep, and it’s meant to melt through tension, not force it out. This is especially helpful if you feel stiff, stuck, or like your body’s holding on to something old.

Your fascia tells the story of how you move, feel, and carry stress.
Let’s make sure it’s a good one.

Fragrance: The Whisper of a Plant’s SoulIn aromatherapy, when we inhale a pure essential oil, we’re not just smelling so...
06/28/2025

Fragrance: The Whisper of a Plant’s Soul

In aromatherapy, when we inhale a pure essential oil, we’re not just smelling something pleasant —
we’re receiving the plant’s wisdom, its vital force, its essence.

💧 The essence is captured in the oil…
🌬️ The fragrance is how it speaks.

We receive the plant’s energy through aroma — a gentle messenger to the limbic heart of our brain.

How Fragrance Delivers the Essence

When you inhale an essential oil:

• The molecules travel through the olfactory nerve to the limbic system — the part of the brain responsible for memory, emotion, and instinct.

• This direct route allows scent to bypass conscious thought and influence mood, hormones, and even physical healing.

• Many practitioners believe the fragrance carries the “soul” of the plant, making it a spiritual essence as well as a physical one.

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The nature of each plant offers its own kind of wisdom — calming, uplifting, or awakening.

Essential oils are more than scents; they are gifts of the earth, ready to meet us where we are and guide us toward balance and wellness.

Consider adding Aromatherapy to your next session.

Hot stone therapy uses smooth, heated stones to deeply relax muscles, allowing your therapist to work more effectively w...
06/24/2025

Hot stone therapy uses smooth, heated stones to deeply relax muscles, allowing your therapist to work more effectively without added pressure. For many of us, heat evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. This effect alone lowers our stress levels and allows us to relax — and when we can relax more we can release more. Beyond that, the warmth of the stones melts adhesions in the fascia, softens tension, and increases circulation. It’s the perfect complement to your massage for deeper healing and restoration that will leave you feeling fluid, calm, and grounded.

For a full body experience, Hot Stones is available as a standalone massage. If you just want a taste, choose the “few hot stones” add-on when booking your next session.

Did you know your face needs bodywork too? There are muscles, fascia and lymphatic fluids in the face that are prone to ...
06/23/2025

Did you know your face needs bodywork too? There are muscles, fascia and lymphatic fluids in the face that are prone to tension and stagnation just like any other part of the body. Facial cupping uses gentle suction to boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and stimulate the lymphatic system — all without chemicals or downtime. This is not a facial or a facelift — you won’t come out of it looking like a different person or wrinkle free — but this ancient technique does help lift, tone, and brighten your skin all while promoting deep relaxation.

Perfect for enhancing glow, softening fine lines, and supporting your body’s natural detox process.

Curious to try it? Add facial cupping to your next massage and feel it for yourself.

The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system, defending the body from infection and disease. It’s a network...
06/22/2025

The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system, defending the body from infection and disease. It’s a network of organs and tissues that circulate bodily fluid, filter out unwanted substances, and transport nutrients

By stimulating the lymphatic system, cupping helps the body eliminate toxins, reduces fluid retention, and supports the immune system.

Cupping is available as an add-on to your custom therapeutic massage. It is also part of the Deep Relief massage which i...
06/19/2025

Cupping is available as an add-on to your custom therapeutic massage. It is also part of the Deep Relief massage which includes warm towels and pain relieving Sombra cream applied to your trouble spots.

You can add singing bowls and tuning fork therapy to any massage, but I find it works best in conjunction with the Thai ...
06/16/2025

You can add singing bowls and tuning fork therapy to any massage, but I find it works best in conjunction with the Thai massage.

The Nervous Breakdown is a Thai massage that includes 20-30 minutes of sound therapy along with aromatherapy and a soothing face massage to open the session. This combination is great for the busy mind or the burned out nervous system that is exhausted yet can’t seem to relax. The vibrations do the work for you and bring you into a resting state, which is where the magic of bodywork happens

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1551 21st Avenue North, Suite 11
Myrtle Beach, SC
29577

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+18439073570

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