Therapeutic Massage in Farmington, MI
Via Dall-E
What Is Therapeutic Massage?
Therapeutic massage is a personalized, hands-on approach designed to relieve pain, support nervous system regulation, and restore ease to your body. Each session is tailored to what you need—whether it’s calming a stressed system, addressing areas of pain and discomfort, or creating space and length for recovery after injury or chronic strain.
This type of massage is especially supportive for those who want relief without intense pressure. It combines slow, responsive touch and gentle nerve work to help your system settle and shift at a pace that feels right.
Working with the Nervous System: Central and Peripheral
Your nervous system plays a key role in how you experience pain—not just where it hurts, but how intensely, how often, and how long it lingers. Therapeutic massage supports both peripheral nerves, which travel through your body to muscles and skin, and the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), which processes sensation and regulates tone, pain, and tension responses.
When peripheral nerves are compressed or restricted—such as in cases of sciatica or carpal tunnel–like symptoms—you may feel numbness, tingling, radiating pain, or weakness. Through gentle, precise techniques, therapeutic massage can support nerve glide and reduce irritation in these pathways.
But pain doesn’t always match the injury. In some cases, the central nervous system becomes more sensitive over time—a process known as central sensitization. This can happen when pain has been present for a long time, or when the system stays in a heightened state of alert. By using calm, non-threatening input, therapeutic massage can help the nervous system recalibrate. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, but helping your system become more adaptable and less reactive. You can read more about this approach in my post on Dermoneuromodulation (DNM).
This video explains the main divisions of the nervous system
Pain Relief Through Nerve Work
Therapeutic massage can support pain relief not only by calming the system, but by working directly with the peripheral nerves that may be contributing to symptoms like:
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Tingling or numbness
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Radiating discomfort
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Muscle weakness or fatigue
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Sensitivity to touch
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Entrapment-related pain
Nerves travel through layers of fascia, muscle, and connective tissue. When these pathways are restricted—whether from injury, chronic tension, or postural strain—nerves can become compressed or irritated. This can lead to symptoms often labeled as sciatica, thoracic outlet syndrome, or carpal tunnel–like sensations, even when no formal diagnosis is present.
In therapeutic massage, I use gentle, targeted techniques to support nerve glide—the ability of nerves to move freely through surrounding structures. When nerve mobility is improved, symptoms often ease, and the body becomes more responsive to other forms of care. This approach doesn’t rely on force but on precision and responsiveness. The goal is not just relaxation, but real change in how your body feels and functions.
Who This Work Supports
Therapeutic massage can be helpful if you:
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Are experiencing nerve pain, tingling, or radiating sensations
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Feel stressed or overwhelmed and need to downshift
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Have chronic discomfort that hasn’t responded to deep work
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Are sensitive to pressure or prefer subtle, precise techniques
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Want to feel more at home in your body
What to Expect in My Therapeutic Massage Session
This work is done without oils or lotions. Sessions involve direct, intentional contact with pressure adjusted to your comfort. You may remain clothed, and the pace is slow and responsive to allow your system time to settle and integrate.
Curious about what to wear or how to prepare? Read more on my What to Expect page.
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
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Helps reduce nerve-related symptoms and improve glide
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Relieves physical tension without overstimulating the system
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Calms the nervous system and promotes regulation
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Encourages better breathing and postural awareness
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Supports recovery from stress, fatigue, or overload
Pricing
45 minutes – $90
60 minutes – $110
75 minutes – $120
3-Session Package (each 75 minutes) – $330
Book a Therapeutic Massage in Farmington, MI
Whether you're dealing with nerve pain, chronic tension, or stress that shows up in your body, therapeutic massage can help you move toward relief and resilience. You can read more about therapeutic massage and nerve work here. Or, if you're ready, book your session today.