After a session, people often ask me what they can do at home to help relief their tension and stress. I have a wealth of tools that I use at home that I recommend regularly to clients and wanted to share with you. These massage tools are incredibly helpful for when I need to do self-massage or for when I travel. Read on for my top 5 favorite tools used by many experts in the industry.

What Massage Should I Get?-

People ask me all the time what kind of massage I recommend. It’s actually one of the most asked questions about massage on the web. There are so many modalities out there these days it’s hard to know what is best for your needs and situation. I’m going to share my favorite modalities for muscle tension relief, detoxification, injury recovery, stress and more.

How massage helps with stress.

One of the main benefits of massage is reducing stress and relieving symptom of depression. The traditional form of massage for lessening stress is Swedish massage however there are other modalities that bring a deep sense of tranquility. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can trigger a multitude of issues within the body including but not limited to compromised sleep, disrupted digestion, weight gain, early aging, suppressed immunity and poor blood sugar regulation. Massage is a core part of therapy at the Mayo Clinic where they recognize through clinical studies that positive effect of massage on the body and mind.