Remedy & Relief Therapeutic Massage

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the time I’ve had in Philly, but the most important thing I can say is THANK YOU!! 🤍

In a sunshine state of mind 😎
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𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
Next available appointment is May 21st. Use the “book now” button to schedule directly on IG or join the waitlist if you want to get in sooner! 📲 At this time, there is a limited number of spots for new clients. Hope to see you soon!
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Where the neck meets the shoulders—one of my favorite areas to massage because there’s so much going on!
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In addition to the well known trapezius muscle, there are a lot of other muscles in this area that tend to hold tension and have trigger points (including the levator scapula, semispinalis cervicis, spinalis cervicis, iliocostalis cervicis, etc.). When there’s time, I like to pay special attention to all of the muscles in this area because it results in a deeper state of relief. It also happens to be my favorite area to get massaged!
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𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
April 7th @ 4pm
April 8th @ 2:30pm
April 9th @ 1pm
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Link in bio to book! And now you can join the waitlist if you’re interested in a sooner time. 📲

Asha the service dog would like to remind everyone that the massage table here is very soft, warm, and relaxing! And the massages aren’t bad either!
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𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Friday 2/26 - 2:30pm
Monday 3/1 - 12pm
Wednesday 3/3 - 3:30pm
Thursday 3/4 - 4:30pm

Book now >> http://phillymassage.as.me/

It’s totally normal to cry during your massage.
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Sometimes a client will start to tear up and say something along the lines of, “I’m so sorry! I don’t even know why I’m crying. I’m not sad and I’m not in pain.” And my response always starts with, “You have absolutely nothing to apologize for!”
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Emotional releases during a massage are common—whether you’re laughing, crying, or just letting out a sigh of relief. It could be about something in particular, or about nothing at all.
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Research isn’t incredibly clear on why this happens, but many speculate that our unprocessed trauma or stress gets “stored” not only in our subconscious mind and memory but throughout our physical being.
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Regardless of why these emotional releases happen, it’s important to know that the massage table will always be a safe space where you can feel whatever it is you need to feel. You don’t have to apologize or try to explain yourself. And you can always take a break or end the session entirely if you’re not comfortable.
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So cry, laugh, sigh, or snore—whatever you need to do to fully reap the mind + body benefits of your massage!

Ever tweak your low back? Your QL (Quadratus Lumborum) could be the culprit!
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The QL connects from the top of your hip bone and your lumbar spine to your last rib (swipe right for visual). It helps you hike your hip, bend to the side, and extend your spine. The QL is actually an abdominal muscle, but because it sits so deep in the abdomen it can be accessed from the back.
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𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀:
• Persistent pain even at rest
• Pain after a violent sneeze or cough
• Pain with side bending or forward flexion
• Tightness and discomfort in the lower back, especially if the onset of pain coincides with lifting a heavy object.
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Trigger point therapy, myofascial work, stretching, and calming strokes often provide immediate relief. It’s one of my own favorite areas to get massaged!
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𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻: Posterior 1/3 of the iliac crest, illiolumbar ligament, and transverse processes of L1-L4.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Inferior Border of 12th Rib
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Laterally flexes the trunk, hikes the hip, and fixes the 12th rib during respiration.

The natural light at my studio gives me the best kind of energy. My partner calls me a sunflower because of how much I crave sunshine. Especially on a cold winter day, the feeling of warmth that I get from stepping into a ray of sun is both calming and energizing to me. Anyone else?
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The fact that sunlight triggers Vitamin D production in our skin is beyond cool to me (and research shows that many of us are deficient in Vitamin D*). Serotonin and melatonin production are also both affected by sunlight exposure.
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The hormone Melatonin is produced when it’s dark and stops when our eyes are exposed to daylight. When we expose ourselves to sunlight in the morning, our nocturnal melatonin production occurs sooner and we tend to fall asleep faster. Higher quality sleep, anyone? 🙋
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Research also suggests that sunlight exposure via our eyes can trigger our brain to release serotonin. Increased serotonin is associated with feeling happy, calm, and focused—a natural mood booster! Low serotonin is associated with a higher risk of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), among other things.
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So in addition to the wonderful feeling of warmth it gives us, sunlight has some real health benefits. Get outside and soak up some sun. Your body needs it.
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*𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵. 2008 𝘈𝘱𝘳; 116(4): 𝘈160–𝘈167.

Sometimes it’s incredibly hard to take that “deep breath” that is so often recommended. Sometimes it’s the last thing I want to do.
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Sometimes I’d rather go for a walk or do a hard workout. Or get my adrenaline pumping by doing something adventurous.
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Sometimes I want to do absolutely nothing and lay on the couch all day while sporadically taking naps.
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When it comes to relieving stress, do what works for you. You know your body and mind more than anyone else.🖤