Stress & Tension Reset: Calm for Your Body & Mind
If you’re wired‑and‑tired, clenching your jaw, or carrying the weight of the week in your neck and shoulders, you’re not alone. We specialize in calming the nervous system so your body can finally let go. Sessions are client-led, consent‑led, can be quiet or conversational, and are tuned to the pressure you prefer.
How We Help
Gentle rhythmic touch and therapeutic heat cue your body to downshift out of fight‑or‑flight. We release surface guarding first so deeper layers can unwind without strain.
Your Care Plan Recommendation
1. RESET
At your first visit, establish your pressure sweet spot, focus on jaw, neck, and shoulders, and restore your sleep rhythm. Start with Swedish, but graduate to Hot Stone massage if you prefer. Layer in Reiki at this point if you're constantly in fight or flight.
2. PROGRESS
In your next bi-weekly or monthly visit, layer in focused work for recurring tight spots. If sticking with Swedish, select a hot stone upgrade at check out for added stress-melting support. Consider a Reiki add-on for full-body calm or Craniosacral for subtle, root-level support.
3. MAINTENANCE
We suggest coming every 4-6 weeks to keep your baseline soft. Schedule before busy seasons or big life evenets. Rotate between Swedish or Craniosacral massage depending on if you need more tension relief or light integration of insights.
4. DEEPEN
Getting to the root of your stress reactions can help long-term. When you're ready, do this with nervous system work in Reiki, Reflexology for a full-body exhale, gentle lymphatic to address any puffiness or stagnation, and check our events for sound baths to provide vibrational calm. When you're ready to go extremely deep and take values-aligned action to progressively change the underlying causes of stress, consider one of our trauma-informed life coaching programs.
Simple, At-Home Care Recommendations
These simple practices are easy to work into a daily routine to support the work you do with us:
60‑second “soft jaw” check‑ins + nasal breathing
Evening legs‑up‑the‑wall for 5 minutes
Warm bath with mineral salts 1–2× weekly
Screen sunset: dim devices 60 minutes before bed
Frequently Asked Questions
Hot Stone or Swedish—how do I choose?
Hot Stone brings deep warmth with light‑to‑moderate pressure. Choose Swedish if you prefer classic, oil‑based flow with adjustable pressure.
Can I be quiet the whole time?
Absolutely. Your session can be completely quiet. In fact, we ask you on our client intake forms if you prefer quiet, conversational, or want to play it by ear each session. When you choose quiet, we’ll check in for pressure and comfort only.
What if I get emotional on the table?
It’s normal for the body to release. You’re safe here. We move at your pace and offer grounding techniques and tissues as needed.
How much pressure is “right”?
Enough to invite softening without bracing. We’ll find that together and keep adjusting.
WHEN TO SEEK CLINICAL SUPPORT FIRST
If you have sudden severe headache, chest pain, new numbness/tingling, or uncontrolled blood pressure, seek medical care.
Intuitive Bodywork TN provides complementary wellness services and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. Please consult your licensed provider for clinical care.
