At A Healer’s Hand + The Nest (AHH), we’ve seen firsthand the benefits of therapeutic massage and how it can transform the way people feel in their bodies. Whether you’re navigating stress, recovering postpartum, or managing chronic pain, the benefits of therapeutic massage go far beyond relaxation.
And science backs it up.
Stress Relief That Goes Deeper
Massage therapy helps reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and increasing serotonin and dopamine, which improve mood and support nervous system regulation.
Supporting Research
Looking for a calming session? Explore our therapeutic massage offerings and book your next appointment today.
Natural Pain Relief Without Medication
From low back pain and fibromyalgia to headaches and arthritis, therapeutic massage helps relieve chronic pain by:
- Relaxing tight muscles
- Increasing circulation
- Releasing endorphins
Supporting Research
- NCCIH: Massage therapy for pain
- NLM: The impact of massage therapy on function in pain populations
- AMTA: Massage for pain management
Our customized bodywork services — including therapeutic massage and manual physical therapy — are designed to support recovery and long-term pain relief.
Stronger Immunity, Backed by Research
Massage has been shown to support the immune system by boosting natural killer (NK) cell activity and reducing inflammation markers in the body.
Manual lymphatic drainage, in particular, also helps stimulate the movement of lymph fluid — an essential part of immune function — supporting detoxification and reducing fluid buildup that can contribute to sluggishness and inflammation.
Supporting Research
Better Sleep and Nervous System Regulation
Struggling with sleep? Massage therapy can help by calming the nervous system and improving physical comfort, especially for those in recovery or during pregnancy.
Supporting Research
- AMTA: Massage therapy can help improve sleep
- JCN: Effect of massage therapy on sleep quality in critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Support rest and recovery with a custom-tailored massage session at AHH.
Boosts Circulation and Lymphatic Flow
Massage encourages healthy blood and lymph flow, helping oxygen and nutrients reach tissues while supporting detoxification.
This is especially helpful for:
- Post-surgical recovery
- Swelling and inflammation
- General fatigue or sluggishness
Explore our lymphatic support services for gentle, targeted relief.
Supporting Research
- AMTA: Update in research: manual lymphatic drainage
- NLM: Manual lymphatic drainage: the evidence behind the efficacy
Supports Pregnancy and Postpartum Healing
Prenatal massage helps reduce swelling, back pain, and other pregnancy-related discomforts. After birth, it can support hormonal balance and physical recovery.
Supporting Research
- American Pregnancy Association: Benefits of prenatal massage
- NLM: Effects, side Effects and contraindications of relaxation massage during pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
All of our prenatal and postpartum massage services are provided by licensed professionals trained in safe perinatal care.
Experience the Healing Power of Therapeutic Massage
Whether you’re new to massage or returning after time away, our licensed therapists are here to support your health and healing. Each session is customized to your body, your goals, and your stage of life.
Want to feel better — naturally?
Book your therapeutic massage today and experience the proven benefits of compassionate, clinical bodywork at AHH.
