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Can Massage Help IBS & Gut Health?

Massage for your gut? Here’s how it works.

Stress, tension, and nervous system dysregulation can all impact digestion.

Massage helps calm your system, activate your vagus nerve, and support healthy movement through your gut. It can even directly relieve constipation through gentle abdominal techniques.

Here’s how bodywork supports better digestion: → Read the full post

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I Can’t Sleep, Can Massage Help?

 Can massage help you sleep better?

If you’re tossing, turning, or waking up exhausted—your nervous system might be asking for support.

Massage helps your body shift into rest mode, relieve pain, and regulate the hormones that control your sleep cycle.

Here’s how it works (and how to make the most of it): → Read the full post

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My neck hurts! How can massage help?

Got that end-of-day neck ache?

Tight shoulders. Stiff neck. Afternoon headaches.

If you’re on your phone or laptop a lot, you might be dealing with tech neck—and massage can make a huge difference.

Here’s why it hurts (and what to do about it): → Read the full post

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Massage vs. Chiropractic: What's the Difference?

Massage helps soften the tissue around your joints, making chiropractic adjustments easier and more effective. On the flip side, chiropractic care can help reinforce postural alignment that massage helps you access. Many people see the best results when both therapies are used in tandem. → Read the full post

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Does massage work for stress?

Feeling fried? Here’s how massage actually helps.

Most of our clients aren’t just tight—they’re stressed.

Massage doesn’t just feel good. It helps regulate your nervous system, calm your vagus nerve, and bring your whole body back online.

Here’s why it works so well—and how to get the most out of it: → Read the full post

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What does massage actually do?

Massage doesn’t override your biology. It works with it.

It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about giving your body what it needs to do what it already knows how to do—heal, adapt, and thrive. → Read the full post

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How Often Should You Get a Massage?

How often should you really get a massage?

If you’ve ever wondered how often to come in—you’re not alone. The truth is, it depends on your body, your goals, and what you’re carrying (literally and emotionally).

We broke it down here: → Read the full post


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Should Massage Be Charged by Style or Time?

Most spas ask you to choose between Swedish, deep tissue, or trigger point.
We don’t—because real healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

At The Deep Tissue Spa, most of our sessions are fully customized. You book the time, and we use what your body needs. No upsells. No guesswork.

Here’s why we do it that way (and when we don’t):
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