Shore to Heal Massage Therapy

Your body was made for incredible things—but that doesn’t mean it has to carry everything without care. 🤍

Prenatal massage offers a quiet moment to slow down, soften, and feel supported in a body that is constantly changing and working so hard.

With comfortable positioning, thoughtful touch, and care tailored to each stage of pregnancy, every session is designed to help you feel safe, nurtured, and deeply cared for.

Because while you’re taking care of your growing baby, you deserve someone taking care of you, too. 🌊

Prenatal massage appointments are available at Shore to Heal Massage Therapy with the option of side-lying or the use of this Earthlite Massage pregnancy pillow that allows lying face down! I've received wonderful feedback on this pillow, specifically the decompression benefits and the relief it provides to the core and chest!

Had a little visitor today before my clients🥰

Teaching our children safe, nurturing touch is such a beautiful way to connect and encourage a regulated nervous system. Working with children is something I would love to bring into my practice one day, introducing families to the many benefits of massage therapy for children. Some of the benefits are:

•Promotes relaxation and calming of the nervous system. Slow, predictable touch can help settle the body's stress response and promote a calmer state. This is especially helpful for kids with ADHD or neurodivergent children that may benefit from a calmer mind (i got 3🙋🏻‍♀️)

•Relieves muscular tension. Between growing pains, sports, heavy backpacks & tech neck, relief from these pains can be reduced

•Builds body awareness. I love this benefit for kids because they learn how to become more aware of sensations in their body's, making it easier to communicate when and where they feel tension or something "off".

•Encourage healthy boundaries. When a child is getting a massage, they are in charge and they should always give verbal consent. This is tremendous for them to learn they can say no to something and be heard, request change at any time, ask questions and make choices. This is valuable in creating health bodily autonomy.

•Positive Sensory Input. Children receiving consistent, predictable pressure is very grounding. The input signals to the brain that they are safe.

•Supports emotional wellbeing and the feeling of being cared for.

This can all be done by you, the parent, creating a stronger bond and connection with your child. Even with a parent, consent is still so important as the decision is always up to the child on whether they want to be touched or not. Being intentional is key and being in tune to what your child is wanting or needing in that moment.

Headaches don’t always start in your head. 💆‍♀️

Tension in your neck and shoulders, specifically upper traps and suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull, can contribute to that familiar neck tension, pressure, and headache discomfort.

And tension can build slowly over time. Stress, emotional strain, and the things we carry day after day can sometimes show up physically—tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, shallow breathing, or muscles that struggle to let go.

That’s where nervous system regulation matters. Massage and therapeutic touch can be one piece of helping the body shift out of that constant “on” state.

You can also support regulation through slow breathing, gentle movement, grounding, time outside, quality sleep, and intentional rest.

Sometimes the goal isn’t just releasing a tight muscle—it’s helping your whole system feel safe enough to soften. 🌊🤍

Ever sleep on a cloud?? ☁️💤 Your comfort is priority at Shore to Heal Massage Therapy and that means only the softest table for our clients 🙃

Get the massage table dressed with me...foam topper, heating pad, plush table topper, vinyl cover (for sanitary purposes), fitted & flat sheet finishing with a comfy blanket. Who wants to melt into this table?? 🙋🏻‍♀️

🤍 Expecting mamas🤰, this one’s for you! 🤍

I’m excited to now offer an Earthlite Massage Pregnancy Pillow for prenatal massage at Shore to Heal Massage Therapy!

This specially designed cushion allows many expecting moms to comfortably lie face down, helping relieve pressure on the hips, back, and growing belly while enjoying a relaxing massage. Every pregnancy is different, so we’ll always choose the safest and most comfortable position for you.

Because every mom deserves a little extra comfort. 💙

✨ Now available for all prenatal massage appointments.