Mountain Massage

05/27/2026

You do not need to spend hours a day performing cardiovascular exercise to get the many benefits. New studies show that one minute of high intensity exercise (swimming, playing with th kids in the yard, fast walking) can be equivalent to 4-9 minutes of lower intensity exercise.

Call or text 615.397.8348 to book your personal training experience towards a healthier life!

05/15/2026

Back pain often persists because the true source of the problem is missed.

Treating only the painful area can provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying cause.

I describe it as “pulling the batteries out of the smoke alarm instead of putting out the fire.”

In many cases, deep abdominal muscles and tight hip flexors can place stress on the lower back and contribute to pain.

Identifying and treating these “hidden” contributors is essential for long-term results.

With 35 years of experience and a background in exercise science, I focus on finding and addressing the root causes of pain to help clients move and feel better.

Dealing with pain; Call or text 615.397.8348 to book your experience toward living a more pain free life!

05/13/2026

If your goal is to optimize strength — and I’d argue it should be for EVERYONE— traditional strength training with rest between sets is unmatched.

Longer rest periods allow your muscles and nervous system to fully recover, enabling you to produce more force on every set, which is the primary driver of strength gains.

Circuit training keeps your heart rate elevated, but the ongoing fatigue limits how much weight you can use — and without heavy, high‑quality reps, strength development is restricted.

For achieving maximal strength, longer rest of 3-5 minutes between sets remains the most effective approach.

If you want to learn more about maximizing your strength and becoming healthier, Call or text 615.397.8348 to book your personal training experience!

05/07/2026

Enjoy a romantic couples massage in our relaxing Sewanee studio, or in the comfort of your home. Includes a free hot stone, exfoliating foot scrub, moisturizing foot mud bath, or 1/2 price CBD upgrade.

Call or text 615.397.8348 to book your experience!

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Unfortunately, you might want to think twice before handling paper receipts.

Thermal paper receipts often contain BPA or BPS – chemicals that can absorb through your skin and disrupt hormones.

Even brief contact can lead to exposure, and hand sanitizers or lotions increase the absorption.

Occasional handling is low risk, but frequent exposure (like for retail workers) can add up.

To reduce risk: skip receipts when you can, wash your hands after handling them, just not with hand sanitizer, and opt for digital properties.

04/27/2026

I cannot emphasize this enough: massage should not be, and does not need to be, intensely painful to get results.

The nervous system plays a big role in the recovery process, and keeping it calm, is one of our primary focuses at Mountain Massage & Performance.

If you want a relaxing massage experience, AND get results, Call or text 615.397.8348 to book with Mountain Massage & Performance today!

04/22/2026

Worry often starts when you replay negative interpretations—such as someone’s body language—and spiral into self-critical thoughts.

Instead of remaining trapped in these thoughts and images, mindfulness shifts attention to the body.

By observing physical sensations without judgment, the emotional intensity lessens.

This process interrupts the feedback loop that sustains worry, preventing it from becoming a habitual response.

Mindfulness helps break the habit of worry by bringing awareness to three elements of experience:

• Mental images of the past or future
• Thoughts attached to those images
• Physical sensations of anxiety

Massage can also play a key roll in reducing anxiety.

Call or text 615.397.8348 to book your relaxation experience!

04/15/2026

😫 Worry often starts when you replay negative interpretations – such as someone’s body language – and spiral into self critical thoughts.

Instead of remaining trapped in these thoughts and images, mindfulness shifts attention to the body.

By observing physical sensations without judgment, the emotional intensity lessons.

This process interrupts the feedback loop that sustained worry, preventing it  from becoming a habitual response

Massage therapy and exercise can also help and that is where Mountain Massage & Performance comes in. We offer massage therapy and personal training services.

Call or text 615.397.8348 to book a personal training or massage experience!