Life doesn’t always give us space to slow down. Whether you’ve been under high stress at work, caring for others,  dealing with chronic pain, navigating immune system challenges, or simply feeling stuck in “go mode,” your nervous system can get stuck in sympathetic overdrive—the fight, flight, or freeze state.

This kind of massage is designed to invite your body into the parasympathetic state—the “rest and digest” mode where healing, digestion, and true restoration can happen. Sessions generally focus on helping the vagus nerve, soften breathing, promote circulation, and ease the body into deep rest. The goal isn’t to fix or stretch or press—it’s to create a space where your body feels safe enough to exhale, reset, and restore.

What Does Rest and Rest Massage Look Like?

Sometimes this massage means creating the perfect conditions for you to simply fall asleep with various movements like slow rhythmic holds and circular movements. Other times, the session may include gentle and focused work around the head, face, neck, jaw, and upper shoulders. This area is packed with nerve endings and directly connects to the central nervous system. Working here—especially along the scalp, temples, jaw, and base of the skull—can ease headaches, jaw clenching, mental fatigue, and overstimulation. These gentle techniques help decompress the cranial area, often giving a sensation of mental and emotional lightness.

Who is This Ideal for This Type of Bodywork?

• Burnout, overwhelm, or anxiety

• Autoimmune conditions or post-illness recovery

• Chronic fatigue, insomnia, or overstimulation

• People who feel “wired and tired” and want to reconnect to calm