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Understanding the difference: Massage vs. Bodywork?

Massage

 Massage is your opportunity to take a step back from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with

 your body, mind, and spirit. It's a time to relax, recharge, and reassure yourself that your well-being matters.

  • Benefits : A massage promotes deep relaxation, relieves muscle tension, and helps ease physical aches and stress. It activates your body’s natural "relaxation response," which calms the nervous system and helps you feel rejuvenated. Massage is a great option for immediate relief and overall stress reduction.

  • Best for : Those looking for short-term relief from muscle tightness, localized pain, or general stress. It’s ideal when you need to unwind and give your body a break.

 Massage is typically a more relaxation-focused service, providing a soothing escape from everyday demands.

 Bodywork

 Bodywork, on the other hand, is the opportunity to cultivate long-term wellness by addressing deeper, more chronic patterns in the body. It’s an opportunity to support the nervous system and promote lasting changes in how the body recovers and functions.

 

  • Benefits : Through a series of bodywork sessions, your therapist can work with myofascial techniques at the deeper layers of tissue to help reduce chronic tension. Over time, bodywork can lower cortisol, improving your body’s ability to cope with stress, and boost your mental and emotional resilience.

  • Best for : Those looking to address recurring patterns of discomfort or stress, improve mobility, and support ongoing mental and emotional well-being. It's more than just relief—it’s a commitment to long-term wellness.

 

Think of bodywork like nurturing a plant: it’s not about one-time care, but about consistent,

 ongoing support for the body’s natural ability to thrive.

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Email : info@massagebymarcelina.com

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2071 Antioch Ct. STE 202 Oakland CA 94611

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