Massage Montage

Get a feel for eight different modalities that transcend the simple rubdown and truly bolster the body’s well-being.

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The public’s perception of spas continues to trend further away from “palace of pampering” and closer toward “bastion of wellness.” Likewise undergoing a shift: the demand for spas’ most iconic offering: massage. Indeed, in an age in which the Mayo Clinic and The New York Times are extolling the cortisol-lowering, muscle damage-repairing, pain-relieving virtues of massage, clients are all about maximizing on its health bona fides. These can range from soothing sore spots to alleviating chronic headaches, insomnia, fibromyalgia and more.

Sure, plenty of people still prefer the gentle strokes of Swedish massage, but many consumers are in the market for services that incorporate more vigorous techniques to target specific ailments. That’s why DAYSPA set out in pursuit of some of the country’s most therapeutic massage services.

Head over to our digital edition to read about eight different treatment protocols—you’ll find out who they’re designed for, and how pros are imbuing these body-focused treatments with that special spa magic.

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