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Jeremiah Gillette, LMT

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Jeremiah Gillette, LMT

I am an Ohio-licensed massage therapist (LMT) practicing in Crooksville. My work focuses on personalized bodywork designed to address pain and tension.

I believe in evidence-based, hands-on therapy for healing, recovery, and long-term wellness.

03/03/2026

Your IT band (iliotibial band) runs down the outside of your thigh from your hip to just below your knee. It helps stabilize your hip and knee when you walk, stand, run, or even just shift your weight. It’s not a muscle — it’s thick connective tissue — which means when it gets tight, it doesn’t “stretch out” easily. It just pulls.

Now let’s talk about sciatic flare-ups.

When the sciatic nerve is irritated (usually from the low back or piriformis area), your body goes into protection mode. Muscles around the hip tighten up to guard the area. That compensation often travels into the outer hip and down into the IT band. So, when your sciatica flares, your IT band can feel tight, achy, or even painfully tender along the outside of the leg.

A lot of people think they have a knee issue in addition to sciatic pain but it’s often coming from the chain reaction starting in the hip and low back.

Massage can help by addressing the surrounding muscles — glutes, TFL, outer quads — and improving circulation so the tension pattern can calm down instead of constantly pulling on that IT band.

If you deal with sciatic flare-ups and outer thigh tightness, they’re probably connected. The body compensates in patterns — and when we treat the pattern, not just the pain, that’s when things start to change.

03/01/2026

🚨 MARCH MADNESS SPECIAL 🚨

✨ $10 OFF for any new client who likes and comments on this post. If you’ve been saying you need a massage, this is your sign. Stop waiting. Book.

Now here’s the second half of the madness 👇🏼

💥 Buy 3 massages up front, get the 4th FREE. 💥

Lock in your sessions and save.

Normal rates:
• 30 minutes – $35
• 60 minutes – $70
• 90 minutes – $100

AND for my regulars 👇🏼
If you’re already booked consistently and want a discount — refer 3 friends who book and I’ll hook you up.

I appreciate every single one of you that supports my business. Let’s fill these books and get everybody feeling better. Message me to claim your spot — March won’t last forever. 🖤

02/28/2026

The gracilis runs along your inner thigh and connects into the pelvis. It plays a big role in stabilizing the hips and supporting pelvic alignment. After pregnancy and childbirth, your body goes through major changes — your pelvis shifts, your ligaments loosen, and muscles compensate to support that extra weight for months. The gracilis often becomes either overstretched and weak or tight and overworked trying to help stabilize everything.

When it’s not functioning properly, you can notice inner thigh tightness, pelvic discomfort, low back pain, hip instability, or even knee pain. And a lot of women just assume that’s “normal” after having kids.

It might be common — but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it.

Targeted massage work can help release tension in the inner thighs, improve blood flow, support pelvic balance, and help your body feel more stable again. Sometimes the pain isn’t where the problem is — it’s in the muscles quietly compensating.

If you’ve had babies and your hips or low back haven’t felt the same since, this might be why.

And 👀 be on the lookout… our March special is coming soon. You’re not going to want to miss it.

02/26/2026

Tension headaches usually don’t start in your head — they start in your neck and shoulders. When posture is off and your head sits forward, those muscles stay tight and overworked, which limits blood flow and creates irritation that travels up into the base of the skull. Massage helps by increasing circulation, bringing oxygen back into those tight areas, and flushing out built-up tension so the muscles can finally relax. When the neck and shoulders release, pressure decreases — and those stress headaches often calm down or stop altogether.

02/23/2026

Posture isn’t about looking “perfect” or sitting like you’ve got a broomstick down your back. It’s about how your body is carrying the weight of your life every single day. When your shoulders are rounded, your head is pushed forward, or your hips are out of alignment, your muscles have to work overtime just to hold you up. That’s when you start getting the headaches, tight neck, low back pain, numb arms, and that constant “why does my body feel exhausted?” feeling. Poor posture doesn’t just affect how you look — it affects how you breathe, how you move, and how your nervous system functions.

Massage helps because we’re not just rubbing sore spots — we’re working with the muscles that have been shortened, overused, or completely shut down from compensation. When we release tight chest muscles, your shoulders can naturally come back. When we loosen overworked hip flexors and low back muscles, your pelvis can realign. When we calm the nervous system, your body stops bracing like it’s in survival mode. The result? You stand taller without forcing it. You move easier. You breathe deeper.

Posture isn’t about being stiff. It’s about balance. And sometimes your body just needs a reset to remember what that feels like.

02/01/2026

Winter has a way of making our bodies stiff, tense, and sluggish. Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, which can reduce circulation, increase muscle tightness, and make aches feel worse—especially in the neck, shoulders, back, and joints. Massage during the winter helps get blood flowing again by warming the tissues, improving circulation, easing muscle tension, and supporting joint mobility. Better blood flow means more oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles, less pain, faster recovery, and a nervous system that can finally relax. In the colder months, massage isn’t a luxury—it’s a way to keep your body moving, comfortable, and cared for.

01/29/2026

Did you know a functional short leg isn’t always about bone length? It’s often caused by muscle imbalances, pelvic rotation, or tight fascia that pull one side of the body out of alignment—forcing muscles to overwork just to keep you upright. Over time, this can strain the low back, hips, glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, and even the neck and shoulders as the body compensates, leading to chronic pain, fatigue, and recurring injuries. Massage can help by releasing tight muscles and fascia, improving circulation, reducing uneven tension, and allowing the pelvis and soft tissues to settle back into a more balanced position—supporting better movement, less strain, and more efficient posture when combined with corrective exercise or medical care.

01/28/2026

Brachial plexus syndrome isn’t “just an injury”—it affects the network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand, turning simple daily tasks into real challenges and often bringing chronic pain, weakness, sensory changes, and a heavy mental toll. When these nerves are injured, the surrounding muscles frequently tighten to protect the area, which can increase nerve compression and worsen symptoms; massage helps by reducing muscle guarding in the neck, shoulder, and arm, improving circulation to support nerve healing, decreasing pressure on irritated nerves, calming an overactive nervous system, and supporting mobility so movement and physical therapy are more tolerable. Massage isn’t a cure, but alongside medical care it can be a powerful tool for pain management and quality of life, and for those living with brachial plexus syndrome, the struggle is real, healing is not linear, and strength is not defined by what your body can or can’t do on any given day.

01/15/2026

Living with fibromyalgia? Massage can be a powerful tool for relief.

Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain, tenderness, and sensitive “trigger points” that refer pain to other areas. Muscles can feel tight, stiff, or fatigued even without overuse — making daily movement difficult.

✨ How massage helps fibromyalgia:
✔️ Relieves trigger points by gently releasing tight bands of muscle and fascia
✔️ Reduces overall muscle tension, helping the body feel lighter and more comfortable
✔️ Improves circulation to nourish tissues and reduce soreness
✔️ Calms the nervous system, which can lower pain perception and help with stress
✔️ Supports mobility and flexibility, making daily movement easier

01/13/2026

Feeling stiff or limited in movement? Massage can help restore your body’s range of motion.

Range of motion refers to how far a joint can move in different directions. When muscles, fascia, and connective tissue are tight or restricted, your joints can’t move freely — leading to stiffness, pain, or compensation patterns. Massage helps by:

✔️ Relaxing tight muscles so joints can move more easily
✔️ Releasing fascia and adhesions that restrict motion
✔️ Improving circulation to nourish tissues and support flexibility
✔️ Reducing pain and muscle guarding, which allows more natural movement

💡 Examples:

Neck massage can improve rotation and side-bending, making it easier to look over your shoulder.

Shoulder and rotator cuff massage can help you lift your arm overhead comfortably.

Hip and glute massage can increase flexion and extension, improving squats or walking.

Calf and ankle massage can enhance dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, helping with running, climbing stairs, or balance.

Massage isn’t just about feeling good — it’s about helping your body move freely and safely.

01/12/2026

Pregnancy is beautiful — but it can be tough on your body. Massage can help!

As your body changes, muscles, joints, and circulation can get strained. Prenatal massage can:
✔️ Reduce back, hip, and leg pain
✔️ Relieve tension in shoulders and neck from postural changes
✔️ Improve circulation to reduce swelling in feet and ankles
✔️ Promote relaxation and lower stress hormones
✔️ Support better sleep and overall comfort

Massage during pregnancy isn’t just pampering — it’s a safe way to help your body cope with all the changes and feel better day to day.

01/11/2026

Insomnia can be caused by stress, muscle tension, or an overactive nervous system — all things massage can help address. By relaxing the body and calming the mind, massage creates the ideal conditions for restorative sleep.

✨ How massage helps with sleep:
✔️ Relieves muscle tension that can keep you restless
✔️ Reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels
✔️ Encourages relaxation of the nervous system
✔️ Improves circulation, which helps your body feel more balanced and comfortable
✔️ Promotes a deeper, more restorative sleep

Massage isn’t a magic cure for insomnia, but it can be a powerful tool to help your body and mind relax so you can finally get the rest you deserve.

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