Massage therapy does more than relax muscles — it supports your nervous system, circulation, and overall cardiovascular wellness. By helping the body shift out of chronic stress and into a regulated, restorative state, massage can play a meaningful role in heart health. Learn how slowing down may be one of the most supportive things you can do for your heart.

Self-love is often framed as something surface-level, but real care goes deeper. In this piece, we explore self-compassion as a restorative practice rooted in consistency, support, and real life, while highlighting local businesses that share this grounded approach to care.

For bodies that don’t respond well to deep or aggressive bodywork, this blog shares why less intensity can lead to more relief and what supportive massage looks like for those with EDS, Chiari, and sensitive systems.