The Remedy Massage: What Makes it different from a regular massage

If you’ve ever walked out of a massage feeling like it was... fine, but something was missing, you’re not alone.
Too often, massages are treated like assembly-line experiences. A checklist of moves. A timer. A one-size-fits-all approach that forgets the most important part of the service: you.

At Remedy, we do things differently.
Our most requested service, the Remedy Massage, was designed to bring intention back into bodywork, to bridge the gap between relaxation, and results. It’s a massage built around your body, your story, and your goals.

1. Every Session Begins with Intention

Before we even begin, we ask: What does your body need today?
Some days, it’s recovery from training. Other days, it’s stress release. Sometimes, it’s both. We set an intention with you before the first touch, because intention shapes how we approach your body. your body is also ever changing. one day your foot might be sore, the next it’s your neck. or some of you may be on a Maintenance Schedule, but suddenly another area of your body is in need, and we need to redirect some of the Focus else where.

2. We Don’t Follow a Script

There’s no “cookie-cutter” flow here. no
Our therapists are trained to read your body, to listen through touch, and to adapt in real time. Each therapist follows the Remedy standard: specific techniques and signature movements that define our service. but how it comes together depends on you. No two Remedy Massages ever look the same, because no two clients are the same. there’s nothing you won’t get from one Therapist that you wouldn’t get from another therapist. all therapists are trained in all the same modalities.

3. It’s Where Technique Meets Intuition

Our approach blends therapeutic and relaxation techniques, creating a flow that feels restorative and transformative. Whether it’s focused work on chronic tension or slow, intentional strokes to reset the nervous system, we meet your body where it’s at. It’s not about pushing harder, it’s about working smarter with what your body tells us. less is more in some cases.

4. The Remedy Standard

Every therapist at Remedy commits to a shared foundation of excellence. from flow, communication, and professionalism, to understanding anatomy and energy. But beyond that foundation, we give our team the space to bring their artistry and intuition forward. That’s what makes each session deeply personal, yet undeniably Remedy.

5. The Result

Clients often describe the Remedy Massage as feeling “different.” Not just physically, but emotionally and energetically. You leave feeling seen, heard, and balanced, like your body and mind are finally on the same page again.

Therapeutic or relaxing, every Remedy Massage starts with one question: What do you need today?
Because at Remedy, we believe healing isn’t a formula, it’s a feeling.

Infrared light, cupping, scraping

At Remedy, we offer a variety of tools to enhance your massage experience. Three of the most popular are infrared therapy, cupping, and scraping. They all support circulation, healing, and tension release, but in different ways. If you’ve ever wondered which one is right for you, here’s your guide.

✨ Infrared Therapy

• What It Is: Uses invisible light waves to warm tissues from the inside out.

• How It Feels: Gentle, soothing heat that penetrates deeper than a heating pad.

• Benefits: Improves circulation, speeds muscle recovery, supports detox, boosts skin glow, and calms the nervous system.
  👉 Best For: Overall relaxation, muscle recovery, skin radiance, and stress relief.

✨ Cupping

• What It Is: Suction cups placed on the skin to create negative pressure. We use silicone or plastic cups for safe, controlled results.

• How It Feels: A pulling, stretching sensation. Sometimes leaves temporary marks (not bruises, but signs of stagnation release).

• Benefits: Increases blood flow, loosens fascia, reduces muscle tension, and supports detox.
  👉 Best For: Tight, overused muscles, stagnant areas, clients who like deeper therapeutic work.

✨ Scraping (Gua Sha)

• What It Is: A flat tool is used to gently “scrape” the skin’s surface, breaking up fascial adhesions and improving circulation.

• How It Feels: Firm strokes, can feel intense but deeply relieving. May cause temporary redness (a normal sign of circulation).

• Benefits: Releases tension, improves mobility, reduces fascial restrictions, and speeds recovery in sore areas.
  👉 Best For: Chronic tension, fascia tightness, athletes, and areas where stretching alone isn’t enough.

The Vagus Nerve| Why It Matters + How Vagus Nerve Oil Helps You Relax

You’ve probably heard the phrase “mind-body connection,” but did you know there’s an actual nerve that makes it happen? It’s called the vagus nerve, and it’s responsible for calming stress, improving digestion, and putting you into that blissful rest-and-digest state. At Remedy, we love working with the vagus nerve during our R+R treatments, and one of our favorite tools is the OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil. Here’s why it’s such a game-changer.

✨ What Is the Vagus Nerve?

• It’s the longest cranial nerve in your body.

• Runs from your brain down to your gut, touching the heart, lungs, and digestive organs along the way.

• Acts like the “off switch” for stress, signaling your body to calm down.

When activated, it slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure, eases anxiety, and boosts digestion.

✨ Why Supporting the Vagus Nerve Matters

Modern life = constant stress. If your vagus nerve is underactive, you may feel stuck in “fight or flight,” leading to tension, poor sleep, gut issues, or even burnout. Stimulating the vagus nerve is like giving your nervous system a reset button.

✨ OSEA’s Vagus Nerve Oil

• A soothing blend of chamomile, juniper, and jojoba oils designed to activate the vagus nerve through gentle touch and aroma.

• When massaged into the neck, chest, or scalp, it helps signal the body to shift into relaxation.

• The calming scent also doubles as aromatherapy, grounding your mind as your body unwinds.

✨ How We Use It at Remedy (R+R Cranial Therapy)

During our R+R service, we apply OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil with intention:

1. Guided deep breaths so you inhale the calming aroma.

2. Application to the sides of the neck (near the SCM), chest, and scalp.

3. Gentle cranial massage to melt tension and activate the vagus nerve.

The result? A deep sense of calm, nervous system reset, and that floaty, blissed-out Remedy glow.

✨ How to Support Your Vagus Nerve at Home

Even outside the treatment room, you can tone your vagus nerve with daily rituals:

• Deep belly breathing

• Cold water rinses

• Humming or singing (yes, sound stimulates it!)

• Gentle self-massage with OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil

• Don’t apply to the face as it has pore clogging ingredients