Stress Lives in the Body — Not Just the Mind

We often think of stress as mental, but the body experiences it very physically.

Where Stress Shows Up

Stress commonly settles into:

• Neck and shoulders

• Jaw and facial muscles

• Low back and hips

• Digestive and immune systems

When stress becomes chronic, the nervous system stays in a heightened state, making it harder to truly relax — even when you want to.

How Bodywork Helps Regulate Stress

Massage and intentional touch help:

• Shift the body out of “fight or flight”

• Lower cortisol levels

• Improve breathing patterns

• Create a sense of safety in the body

Many guests tell us they don’t realize how tense they were until they finally feel the contrast.

Stress Care Is Not a Weakness

Supporting your nervous system isn’t indulgent — it’s foundational. When stress is managed at the body level, everything else tends to follow.