Holistic Massage Care by Misty

05/27/2026

Wait… I got nominated for Sierra Vista Best of?! Whoever did that, you're my new favorite person. 😄 Drop a vote below for me and any other local businesses you love!

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I'm listed under Health & Wellness.

05/24/2026

It's me, Misty! Let me introduce myself. 👋

I'm a Sierra Vista local, born on Fort Huachuca, graduated from Tombstone High School, and honestly? I've wanted to be a massage therapist since I was still in high school. Life had other plans for a while, but I finally got here.

In 2016 I was in a car accident that injured my back. That experience changed everything for me. Going through that recovery is where I really started understanding how connected the body is, how one thing affects another, how tension in one place shows up as pain somewhere else entirely. My injury didn't just heal me, it educated me.

After my son graduated and moved out, I finally had the space to step into the career I'd always wanted. Doing something to make myself proud rather than make the people around me proud. (And that was terrifying!) But here I am!!

I specialize in deep tissue, Swedish, and barefoot massage, but what matters most to me is meeting you where you are. Some weeks your body needs to be worked hard. Other weeks it needs something gentler. My job isn't to stick to a script, it's to listen to what your body actually needs that day and use whatever tools will serve you best.

That's the kind of massage therapist I am. And I'm so glad to be doing this work right here in the community I grew up in. 💙

05/24/2026

"I'll book when things slow down." I hear this constantly. Then I realized something.
The people who say they'll book "when things slow down"... things never slow down.

And the longer you wait, the more your body pays for it. Tension becomes chronic. Headaches become migraines. That weird shoulder thing becomes a rotator cuff issue.

I'm not saying that to scare you. I'm saying it because I've watched it happen and because I genuinely believe consistent bodywork is maintenance, not a luxury. You change your oil before the engine fails.

If you've been putting it off, this is your sign. No pressure, just here when you're ready.

See availability - https://holisticmassagecare.glossgenius.com/services

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

BIG NEWS, friends! Things are getting BUSY over here and I am absolutely loving it! 🙌

I'm currently booking about 3 weeks out, which means now is the time to get yourself on my calendar before your ideal date slips away!

Don't wait until the last minute, snag your spot early and let's make some magic happen! Book using the link in my bio!

05/20/2026

My barefoot massage instructor working her magic!

05/18/2026

I know I'm not alone.

I have had people make "jokes" implying my work is connected to s*x work. I have even had a client ask me for "special services." Let me be absolutely clear: that is harassment. It is disrespectful, and it is not okay.

Massage therapy is a licensed healthcare profession.

In Arizona, we complete hundreds of hours of accredited training, pass state board exam requirements, and maintain our licenses through ongoing education. We work alongside physical therapists, chiropractors, and physicians to help people manage pain, recover from injuries, reduce stress, and improve their overall wellbeing.

The stigma linking massage therapy to s*x work has deep roots in discrimination, and it has followed our profession for far too long.

Every inappropriate comment or "joke" undermines the years of work that massage therapists have put into being recognized as the medical professionals we are.

To my fellow LMTs, your work is valid. Your license is real. You deserve dignity and respect in your workplace.

MassageIsHealthcare ArizonaLMT HealthcareProfessional

05/17/2026

Love shoulder work 🤍

Your shoulders do a lot more than most people realize. Reaching, lifting, driving, typing, sleeping, even breathing patterns can all affect how the scapula moves throughout the day. When those muscles get tight or restricted, it can lead to stiffness, tension, headaches, and limited range of motion.

Scapular mobilization helps keep the shoulder moving the way it was meant to. Massage can help release tension around the shoulder blade, improve mobility, and give those overworked muscles a chance to relax.

One of my favorite areas to work on every single time.

05/16/2026

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05/16/2026

What if the pressure your body craves is actually backed by science?

There’s a reason so many people walk out of a barefoot massage session saying, “That was exactly what my body needed.”

Research has shown that moderate to deep pressure touch can help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and create measurable physiological changes in the body. One study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that moderate pressure massage produced greater therapeutic effects than light pressure massage. Another study explored how deep pressure stimulation helped reduce anxiety and improve regulation in individuals with sensory sensitivity.
This is one of the reasons I love barefoot massage work so much.

Using the broad surface of the feet allows for slow, consistent, grounded pressure that many clients describe as deeply relaxing without feeling pokey or aggressive. It gives me the ability to work deeper layers of tissue while still helping the body soften and unwind.

Deep pressure isn’t about “hurting so it works.” It’s about giving the nervous system enough input to feel supported, safe, and able to let go.

Some people leave feeling lighter. Some feel calmer. Some finally realize how much tension they were carrying around every day.

Your body responds to pressure differently than you might think.

Studies referenced: • “Moderate Pressure is Essential for Massage Therapy Effects”
• “Physiological Effect of Deep Pressure in Reducing Anxiety…”
• “Deep Pressure Therapy: A Promising Anxiety Treatment…”