Inspire Wellness Massage

Getting slower. Going deeper.

Pressure in massage isn't depth. The muscles don't like that.

Our bodies guard us; fast, strong pressure may "feel" deep, but pain does not equal depth or effectiveness.

Often, our nervous system is already overloaded with day to day stresses and chronic pain signals. The last thing we need is one more red flag screaming for help.

Slowing down. Allowing the muscle to feel safe and let the massage do its thing. Giving the nervous system comfort and stability.

That's where the recovery begins.

My most booked treatment is a 60 minute massage. It's the standard. Over 75% of my days are one hour massages.

But did you know I also offer 45, 75, and 90 minutes? I have a sweet refresher of a facial, do cupping, holistic reflexology, and raindrop aromatherapy.

There are around 30 options for massage and treatment combos on my booking page. Many durations and services to address your aches and pains, and offer you some time to relax and recharge.

Switch it up and try something new.

One thing leads to another.

If you have a dull ache or a little tweak today, it could grow to something more significant later.

Compensation, restricted range of motion, altered movement; that little ache is suddenly a trail of discomfort.

Massage makes life better.

The best compliments ever are when a client says their pain is less, their stress is down, or their day to day movements are improved.

Between better movement, reduced pain, improved sleep, and stress relief, regular massage sessions enhance quality of life.

Peace and rest...while also working on those sore spots.

Pre-race massage or post-race massage?
Both! But honestly, if I had to choose, I'd go with pre-race every time.

This might sound surprising and counterintuitive, but hear me out. In the weeks leading up to your event, you've put in the work. You've trained for months and peaked at longer distances, faster speeds, and more weekly kilometers. Your body did the work, and now it's taking that training and adapting.

Tapering is a whole beast of feeling pent up, bored, antsy, and questioning if you've done enough. (You have!)

A massage a few days before a race gets the blood flowing, the tissues relaxed, and reduces your stress levels. Helps with little aches and pains and improves range of motion.

I always aim to have a massage 3 or 4 days before a race, as a final way to let it all go and feel ready.

After the race...well, that's a whole other story. Same concepts apply, within a week post race... but that one might feel a bit less "relaxing."

Summer Special:

Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating facial with your regular massage and get that summer glow on.

Eminence Organics to cleanse, exfoliate, sooth, and moisturize. Treat your skin to a little bit extra...for just a little bit extra. All summer long.

Add a 30-minute facial for an additional $30
Starting May 13 and ending Aug 31.

*book under the combined services tab

Rest. Recovery. Care.

Sports Massage:

Do I offer it? YES! I consider myself a therapeutic relaxation therapist. I am results driven and treat each massage with intention.

Many of my clients come for general maintenance with a bit of focus on trouble spots. Some come due to injury or some new ache or pain. Some are athletic people in training who use massage for recovery and to perform their best.

As an athlete myself, I can't imagine my routine not including regular massage (and often physio and chiro). I will always tell you that recovery is part of the program.

• Faster Recovery
• Injury Prevention
• Enhanced Performance

Sport massage isn't about pressure. It's not some magic technique that is different from "regular" massage; it's about focus. Deeper tissue is reached through slower, more specific, and more isolated movements. This can also mean the use of cups, stretches, trigger point work, and myofascial techniques.

In general, a sports massage is region focused, and I would recommend 45-60min as a good duration. If we are treating an injury, weekly appointments are a great start (3, then re-assess), and for maintenance/recovery, 4-6 weeks between sessions is likely very reasonable.

My planner brain with my laundry:
"I'll throw the load in after my first client, then it can go in the dryer after my second client, and I can put it away before I head home"

Shared laundry: Hahaha.
Nope. 1:45 on washer #1  0:23 on washer #2

Sensor washer showing "1min": "We don't follow the laws of time and space bro. I mean maybe I meant 10min...or 20min...calm down with your rules"

Reality: Throw laundry in some time. Move to dryer before shift, after shift, or perhaps tomorrow...fold and put away when you come in next...or have a break...or maybe next shift.