Star Dynamic Wellness

01/29/2026

Staying connected allows us to share the wellness insights and manual techniques that support your long-term health. Our January newsletter is out, featuring a Dry January finish-line shoutout, practical integrated wellness insights, continuing education info for massage therapists, and more.

Read the January Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3ZJJf08

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As Dry January winds down, we're looking to the wellness habits that support your health for the year ahead.

01/27/2026

It's a cold week here in Atlanta, and for many of us, when the temperature drops, we tend to naturally hike our shoulders and brace against the wind, which often leads to that familiar tension in the neck and upper back.

While a hot shower or a heating pad offers temporary comfort, the goal for the 2026 long haul is to address why your body holds that tension in the first place. This week, focus on dropping your shoulders and taking a few deep, intentional breaths to reset your nervous system.

If the winter chill is making old injuries flare up, book an integrated wellness massage session with us and let’s look at the root cause together. Stay warm and keep moving!

01/23/2026

Is your standing desk actually causing more pain?

Moving to a standing desk is a great step for your health, but without the right alignment, you might just be shifting the stress from your lower back up to your shoulders and neck.

The most common mistake we see is a desk height that is slightly off. If it's too high or too low, your shoulders are forced to "hike" and your wrists stay under constant strain. This video breaks down the essential adjustments you need to make to ensure your workstation is supporting your body, not working against it.

Watch this 1 minute video for our top tips on finding the perfect alignment when working at your standing desk.

01/20/2026

Houston, I’m headed your way in February! 🚀

I am so excited to announce that I’ll be back in Texas from Feb 21-22nd to teach the Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques Upper and Lower Body workshop for continuing education!

If you’re a bodyworker looking to move beyond "traditional" massage and start solving those stubborn, chronic pain puzzles for your clients, this is the weekend for you. We’re diving deep into both the Upper and Lower Body, covering everything from neck cricks and Dowager’s humps to SI joint pain and sciatica.

Why join me?
✅ Earn 16 CEs (NCBTMB approved)
✅ Learn how to "change the brain’s mind" about pain
✅ Walk away with tools you can use on Monday morning to boost your results and your referrals.

MAT changed my life and my practice at Star Dynamic Wellness, and I can’t wait to share these techniques with you.

📍 Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Houston (Galleria)
📅 When: Feb 21-22, 2026
🔗 Link in bio/Register here: https://erikdalton.com/workshops/houston-tx-massage-workshop/

Let’s level up your massage therapy skills together! Hope to see you in Houston!

01/16/2026

Putting some energy back into the system this week at our Decatur location .bodyhood.atl

I’m using Red Light Therapy to give my mitochondria (the energy-producing centers of the cells) a direct boost. When you "charge" the cells this way, tissue repairs itself significantly faster. It’s one of my favorite tools for clearing up bruising or speeding up the recovery of stubborn injuries.

I find this incredibly effective for: 🖐️ Jammed fingers or hand injuries. 🩹 Bruising that needs to fade fast. ⚡ Carpal Tunnel support (as a high-powered boost to your main therapy).

A note on the process: 🩺 While I’m a big believer in red light therapy, it works best as a team player. For issues like Carpal Tunnel, a proper assessment and a solid therapy plan are the first priorities. I use red light as a powerful adjunct therapy - it’s the "turbo-charge" that supports the manual work we do to get you back to 100%.

If you’re ready to fast-track your healing, ask us at your next session if adding some red light is the right move!

01/12/2026

💆‍♀️Not all massage therapy is the same.💆‍♂️

Standard massage therapy supports relaxation, stress relief, and the release of general muscle tension.

Clinical massage targets pain, posture, and movement limitations by addressing root causes and restoring function.

While SDW offers both relaxation and clinical massage, our focus is on outcomes - helping clients move better, feel better, and experience lasting, meaningful results beyond temporary relief.

Our massage techniques include Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy (MAT) to correct structural imbalances and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to improve mobility and flexibility while protecting joint health.

Education leads to better care decisions. Book A Clinical Massage Session with Star Dynamic Wellness Today!

01/05/2026

Did you know you can use your HSA or FSA for your massage therapy sessions at SDW? 💳✨

It’s the start of a new year, which means your Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts likely just reset with fresh funds. As you plan your 2026 wellness goals, don’t forget that Star Dynamic Wellness services are often eligible expenses!

Because our sessions focus on therapeutic manual therapy and myoskeletal alignment, you can use your pre-tax dollars to pay for your care. Start using your new balance today to address those nagging aches and posture resets before they get worse!

Pro Tip: If your insurance provider needs a special receipt (Superbill) or a "Letter of Medical Necessity" to approve the expense, just ask us. We are happy to help you with the paperwork!

Don’t let your 2026 health benefits sit unused. Invest them in a body that moves better and feels stronger. 💙

Book a January therapeutic massage session with our licensed massage therapists today!

01/02/2026

The time has come to embrace a new year. This represents a fresh start and a new beginning. ✨

For those setting health & wellness goals this year, consider a tiered approach for success. If you find motivation in resolutions, start with achievable steps at monthly intervals to ensure lasting success.

Whether you're simply looking to move your body better or are finally ready to address chronic pain, let’s make 2026 your strongest year yet, full of what you love doing!

If you need help achieving a pain-free 2026, our Integrated Wellness Sessions are designed to get you back to moving and feeling your best! More than a massage, try our clinical combination of myoskeletal alignment and movement therapies to achieve total body harmony and pain-free movement.

Book your wellness session today and let us help you on your journey to pain-free living in 2026! 💙

12/29/2025

Feeling that familiar ache in your neck from looking down at your phone? Here's another "In-the-Box" stretch designed to fix exactly that!

What you need:
- Level 2 PKT Loop Band
- A Wall you can stand next to

This stretching movement targets the midback muscles that keep you standing tall and strong. Just a few reps can help undo hours of phone strain.

Give it a try and let us know what you think! 💙
For a deeper dive into posture correction, book a therapeutic massage session with us https://sdw.noterro.com/

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! 🎄 From our family to yours, sending the warmest wishes for a week filled with love and laughter. I'm especially grateful this year to have my family visiting us — our hearts and house are full! Wishing you a wonderful time with those you hold dear!

What is everyone else up to this holiday season? Staying home or traveling? Hosting or attending?

12/22/2025

We’re open this week! And we have a few last-minute sessions available! 🎄✨

The holiday rush is officially here, but don’t let the "hustle and bustle" turn into aches and pains. Whether you’re feeling the strain of marathon shopping or just need a mental reset before the big day, a therapeutic massage is the ultimate holiday survival tool.

Excited to see my clients this week! And Justin has a few last-minute slots available at our Decatur location, located in The Bodyhood! Don’t head into Christmas feeling burnt out, give your body the gift of recovery and hit the reset button today. 🎁

Let’s get moving!

📍 Location: Decatur, GA 🔗 Book with Justin: https://bit.ly/J-MTA