We’ve all felt it. A stiff neck after hours of staring at a screen. A tightness across the shoulders after sitting at the computer too long. A headache from straining our eyes. Sitting most of the day is the reality of many office jobs, and often tension and pain becomes a reality as well. But there is good news! There are many little things you can change in your routine that will add up to major relief for your body.

If you’ve never had a hot stone massage, you may be wondering what it’s all about. Maybe you’ve seen pictures of someone who looks wonderfully relaxed with stones down their back, but you’ve not yet tried it for yourself. Hot stones work to relax your muscles, which makes the massage more effective by allowing it to reach deeper muscles.

Self-care is a hot topic right now, and we think that’s a good thing. We talk about it, and we encourage it. But what is it exactly? Self-care is intentionally engaging in activities to meet your needs in different aspects of life.

There are many different types of massage, and deep tissue is one of the most commonly recognized, at least by name. But what’s actually involved in a deep tissue massage? And does a deep tissue massage hurt?

We understand that for many people, it can be a little uncomfortable or awkward to get a massage at first. We hope by answering these questions up front we can help increase your comfort level so you can fully enjoy the benefits of massage.