Focused Care Therapeutic Massage

02/04/2026

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02/01/2026

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01/30/2026

Are you planning something for Valentine’s Day weekend? We have just a few slots available for couples massages the weekend of 2/14 and 2/15. Call today! OR book online as 2 separate sessions at the same time slots. If you see they are available, please specify if you would like to be in the same treatment room.
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01/30/2026

We at Focused Care believe that body, mind, soul massage is a holistic therapy recognizing the deep connection between physical tension, mental stress, and emotional blocks, aiming to rejuvenate the whole person through customized touch, aromatherapy, and mindfulness, releasing stored energy for deeper peace and mental calmness. It goes beyond simple relaxation by fostering heightened body awareness (mindfulness), releasing emotional energy held in tissues, and promoting overall harmony for a profound sense of well-being.

01/28/2026

01/24/2026

Massage therapy, particularly gentle techniques like Swedish, lymphatic drainage, and craniosacral therapy, can significantly help manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME/CFS) by reducing pain, anxiety, and improving sleep, though it's crucial to work with a knowledgeable therapist who adapts pressure to avoid post-exertional malaise (PEM), a worsening of symptoms after exertion. Systematic reviews show massage has a positive therapeutic effect on CFS symptoms, including fatigue, pain, and psychological distress, by calming the nervous system, promoting relaxation, and improving circulation.

01/22/2026

Just sayin’

01/22/2026

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A groundbreaking discovery in brain health has revealed that facial lymphatic vessels play a crucial role in draining toxins from the brain. When massaged, these vessels help clear out waste, which is vital for the prevention of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's. Scientists are excited about the possibility of using this technique as a non-invasive treatment for brain health.

By targeting these facial lymphatic pathways, researchers believe they could slow down the progression of diseases that impact memory and cognition. Early intervention with this method may provide an effective and natural way to protect against diseases that lead to dementia.

This discovery also emphasizes the importance of regular facial massages, not just for relaxation, but for overall brain wellness. It’s a promising avenue for future treatments and something that could change the way we approach neurodegenerative diseases. 💆‍♂️🧠

01/19/2026

How often should you get a massage?
General Relaxation & Wellness: Every 4-6 weeks, or about once a month, helps maintain stress relief and circulation.
High Stress or Tension: Every 1-2 weeks to reduce cortisol and quickly alleviate muscle tightness.
Chronic Pain (Back Pain, Fibromyalgia): Weekly initially, then adjust to bi-weekly or monthly as symptoms improve.
Athletic Recovery: Weekly or bi-weekly to aid muscle recovery, improve flexibility, and prevent injury.
Injury Rehabilitation: More frequent sessions, possibly 2-3 times per week initially, with frequency decreasing as you heal.
Pregnancy: Monthly in early stages, increasing to weekly or bi-weekly in the third trimester for back/hip relief.

01/16/2026

Massage therapy significantly releases endorphins, your body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, which act as painkillers and mood elevators, creating feelings of calm, reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting overall well-being by activating touch receptors and the parasympathetic nervous system. This hormonal response, along with lower cortisol levels, contributes to the deep relaxation and sense of euphoria often experienced after a massage.
Massage therapy effectively lowers cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, by activating the parasympathetic nervous system ("rest and digest") and reducing the "fight-or-flight" response, leading to less anxiety, better mood, improved immune function, and deeper relaxation, with studies showing significant reductions in cortisol levels after just one session.

01/14/2026

We at Focused Care work with Oncology patients. Ask your Dr. if massage would be a good complimentary treatment for you! Our highly trained therapists are sure to make you comfortable and relaxed during a treatment where the whole point is just to make you feel good! What a relief!!