Colleen Egan, LMT

Benefits of Massage

Stress relief + wellness benefits 

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind — it shows up in your body. Ongoing stress can impact sleep, energy, mood, and how you recover day to day. Massage therapy is a powerful way to help your nervous system downshift, so your body can reset.

Massage may help support:

Lower stress and tension

Reduced anxiety

Better sleep quality

More energy

Improved focus and concentration

Increased circulation

Less fatigue

Targeted support for common concerns

Bodywork can also be helpful for specific issues, including:

Low-back pain and improved range of motion

Headaches/migraines (tension-related)

Muscle tightness, spasms, and cramping

Recovery from workouts and athletic performance support

Joint mobility and flexibility

Postural strain from work, travel, or repetitive movement

Tissue health and circulation support

Depending on your needs, massage can:

Encourage blood flow and nutrient delivery to tissues

Support the body’s natural lymphatic circulation

Help relax overworked muscles and soften areas of chronic tightness

Promote tissue recovery and healthy movement patterns

Trigger your body’s natural “feel-good” response (endorphins)

If you’re dealing with pain patterns or high stress, I’ll tailor your session to what your body needs that day — whether that’s deeper therapeutic work, myofascial techniques, stretching, or nervous-system calming.

Note: Massage therapy supports wellness and recovery, but it isn’t a substitute for medical care. Results vary by person.

 

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