The RMT will perform a quick assessment to help determine which muscles may be causing your headache, and whether or not there are any other contributing factors. Afterwards, all the muscles and trigger points (knots) of the upper back, shoulder, and neck will be addressed with massage techniques that will both increase circulation and decrease muscle tension thereby relieving any pain they might be referring to the head. The underlying causes will also be addressed. If stress or posture is causing the tension, then the therapist will discuss any contributing factors and postural issues.

When the effects of stress are left untreated, chronic stress can result and concerning health conditions could arise. The eventual long-term effect could be exhaustion, fatigue, and burnout.
Setting your mind at peace with a massage helps to lower your heart rate, blood pressure, relieve tension and shift your focus away from worries and stress. It can improve sleep which then allows you to process stress better with the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killer. Rejuvenating your body with a massage will enhance your mood, mental state, and raise energy levels.

It is effective to improve blood flow, heal damaged muscle tissue, improve range of motion and joint health, and release trigger points (knots). Poor posture and muscle imbalances can lead to injury, but with regular massage appointments, you can prevent strains and pains before they occur.

Loss and grieving is a normal yet difficult part of the human experience. Restoring a calming effect on the nervous system during a time of grieving can allow the person to process and embrace difficult emotions in a safe and relaxing environment. The anxiety, physical tension, sleeping difficulties, muscle aches, and depression that can arise from loss and grieving can be transformed after a peaceful nurturing massage that encourages emotional release.