Easthampton Athletic Massage

Easthampton Athletic Massage Helping everyday athletes reduce pain, improve movement, and recover with less frustration. Focus on neck, shoulder, hip, and training stress. Hi, I'm Joseph!

Serving Easthampton and nearby communities. Book a session to feel the difference. As a dedicated Transformational Coach and owner of both Joseph Cyr Coaching, LLC and Valley Massage and Hypnotherapy, I focus on empowering mid-career professional parents to navigate fulfilling career changes. My expertise lies in coaching individuals to thrive both personally and professionally, ensuring they no longer put themselves last. In addition to my coaching practice, I'm a licensed massage therapist specializing in relieving stress and pain for active people. Whether through transformational career coaching or therapeutic massage and hypnotherapy, my mission is to facilitate self-healing and personal growth. I'm also passionate about photography, surf-skating, parenting my adventurous teenagers, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Grateful for the recognition from the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce in their quarterly newsletter.Being part o...
12/24/2025

Grateful for the recognition from the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce in their quarterly newsletter.

Being part of a community that supports local business owners and everyday athletes means a lot to me.

Thank you to the Chamber team for the feature and for helping small businesses stay visible and connected.

Proud to serve this community.

Walking out taller matters.Breathing easier matters more.This client felt both after one session.That tells me the work ...
12/23/2025

Walking out taller matters.
Breathing easier matters more.

This client felt both after one session.
That tells me the work reached deeper than muscles alone.

If your body feels compressed or guarded, book a 90-minute session and give it room to reset.

Thought: “I am not doing enough.”Body: tight neck. Shallow breath.Thought: “I have to fix this.”Body: clenched jaw. Tigh...
12/22/2025

Thought: “I am not doing enough.”
Body: tight neck. Shallow breath.

Thought: “I have to fix this.”
Body: clenched jaw. Tight stomach.

Your body runs the script with you.

If you want help breaking this loop, book a free 45-minute coaching call. We work with both body and mind.

Relaxation and real therapeutic work do not cancel each other out.They work best together.This is what happens when tech...
12/15/2025

Relaxation and real therapeutic work do not cancel each other out.
They work best together.

This is what happens when technique, assessment, and nervous system awareness meet.
You leave changed, not only relaxed.

Schedule a 90-minute session if you want results you can feel when you stand up.

One of my clients, Melissa., is a dancer who spends long hours on her feet. Winter rehearsals spike her tension.After re...
12/12/2025

One of my clients, Melissa., is a dancer who spends long hours on her feet. Winter rehearsals spike her tension.

After regular sessions, she noticed:
• Less pain during long days
• Better sleep
• More confidence in her body during demanding routines

Her words: the work helped lengthen and stretch her muscles and lowered her risk of pulling something during dance or work.

Your body deserves that same feeling of support this season.

Ready for less tension and better sleep this winter? Book a 90-minute session and give your muscles the same level of care you give your training.

Three signs your body needs a winter tune-upIf your body feels off this week, check these three signs. They show up fast...
12/12/2025

Three signs your body needs a winter tune-up

If your body feels off this week, check these three signs. They show up fast in cold weather.

• Your first steps after sitting feel stiff or uneven.
• Your hips stay tight even after stretching.
• Your hamstrings or calves pull sooner than they do in warmer months.

Cold air lowers muscle elasticity and slows circulation. Your nervous system adds extra guarding to keep you safe, which makes small movements feel heavier.

A focused session brings warmth back into the tissue and helps your body release the tension it has been holding for days.

If one of these signs showed up today, book a 90-minute Athletic Massage and start next week with hips and legs that move smoothly again.

12/11/2025

Cold mornings make your hamstrings tighten fast.
Before you start your run or lift, try this simple reset.

• Stand tall with a soft bend in your knees.
• Sweep one leg forward and reach your opposite hand toward your foot.
• Switch sides for 20 to 30 seconds.
• Keep the movement light and your breath steady.

This warms the back of your legs, increases circulation, and lowers the chance of that sharp first pull when you start cold.

Save this for your next winter workout. If your hamstrings stay tight each morning, book a 90-minute Athletic Massage so we release the deeper layers and get you moving easier.

Your hamstrings are not broken.December shifts the whole system.Here is what happens:• Cold air lowers tissue temperatur...
12/10/2025

Your hamstrings are not broken.
December shifts the whole system.

Here is what happens:
• Cold air lowers tissue temperature.
• Less daylight means fewer casual steps.
• More sitting shortens the back of your legs.

Result: your normal stretch suddenly feels harsher and more guarded. That is your nervous system trying to protect you.

Massage, targeted stretching, and gentle neural glides improve circulation and help your body feel safe enough to release again.

Try a gentle forward fold today. If your hamstrings feel like steel cables, book a 90-minute Athletic Massage so we reset them before your next training block.

12/08/2025

Quick winter check before your day starts:

• Stand tall, feet under hips.
• Roll your shoulders up, back, and down three times.
• Take one slow breath in through the nose, longer breath out through the mouth.
• Notice where your body grips first. Neck. Low back. Hamstrings.

That area likely needs extra love before long drives, workdays, or training.

Comment with the area that grabbed first. Then book a 90-minute session so we focus your winter tune-up on the spots that spoke the loudest.

12/08/2025

Your body feels winter before the forecast does.
Cold mornings. Shorter days. More time in chairs.

In the studio, I see it show up as:
• Hips that feel “stuck”
• Backs that grab during simple bends
• Legs that feel heavy on stairs or runs

You do not need to push through tension all season.
Ninety minutes on the table gives your muscles warmth, circulation, and space to move again.

Give your winter self one thing: a focused tune-up before pain takes the lead.

Book a 90-minute Athletic Massage for December and walk into winter with looser hips, lighter legs, and a calmer nervous system.

Your body wants a slower pace today.If your breath feels tight this morning, your nervous system needs space.Reset sessi...
12/06/2025

Your body wants a slower pace today.

If your breath feels tight this morning, your nervous system needs space.
Reset sessions next week help you release tension and start December steady.
No rush, no pressure.
Your body responds fast when you slow down.

Book your reset for Monday through Thursday.

Your muscles hold the week longer than your mind does.If your neck or back feels tight today, it’s a sign your system ne...
12/05/2025

Your muscles hold the week longer than your mind does.

If your neck or back feels tight today, it’s a sign your system needs support.
The Alignment Reset and Athletic Reset help your body settle and move with ease.
Plan your session for next week.

Reserve your Monday–Thursday spot.

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384 Main Street
Easthampton, MA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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