28/10/2025
When it comes to relaxation, there are a few things we all associate with that it: spa days, cozying up by the fire, staying in bed until 2 p.m. and, of course, getting a massage. And although massage is great for helping you relax, it has more therapeutic benefits, too.
The term “massage” itself actually encompasses a wide array of different types of massage, ranging from Swedish massage (the most common type), to massages that have a more targeted and specific purpose, like clinical massage, which is aimed to be more specific for you.
The skin is moved during a moderate pressure massage, which results in a calming and slowing of the nervous system. Your body actually has two different nervous systems: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. Your sympathetic is fight or flight. If you’re getting chased by a lion, that’s your sympathetic nervous system! During a massage, however, your parasympathetic (or calming) response is increased, which results in a decrease.
Massage can also support you in getting:
🌟Better sleep - Sleep is all related to how much activity there is in the nervous system, when you get a massage, your nervous system itself actually slows down due to the pressure.
🌟Less fatigue - You’ve been tossing and turning all night, work has been completely draining, and you feel like you don’t even have five minutes to take a deep breath.
🌟Better focus - have trouble staying present in a meeting for more than 10 minutes or reading a book before bed? The effects of a massage will actually help improve your attention. That’s because in order for you to best pay attention, your heart rate needs to be lowered.
There are many types of massage to choose from and there will be one for you. Take a look at my list here and let’s have a chat and find out how I can best support you.
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