Valentine’s Day tends to come with a lot of pressure. The perfect dinner reservation. The perfect bouquet. The perfect piece of jewelry. While chocolates are sweet and flowers are beautiful, most traditional gifts fade within days. If you’re looking for something meaningful, memorable, and genuinely beneficial, a massage stands out as one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts you can give. Here’s why. 1. It’s a Gift of Real Relaxation Life is busy. Between work, family responsibi

Massage therapy is one of the best ways to support your body through the colder months. It helps reduce stress, ease muscle tension, improve sleep, and support overall wellness—all things your immune system loves. But during flu season, it’s natural to wonder: Is it safe to get a massage right now? The short answer is yes, with the right precautions . Here’s how to enjoy the benefits of massage therapy during flu season while keeping yourself, your therapist, and your communi

The New Year has a way of making us reflective. We look back at the year behind us—what worked, what didn’t, and what we hope to do differently moving forward. Resolutions often center on big ideas: exercising more, eating better, managing stress, or finally making time for ourselves. But many resolutions fail not because they’re unimportant—rather, because they feel overwhelming or unsustainable. What if this year, instead of choosing a resolution that adds pressure, you cho

Every January, people set goals to feel better—exercise more, reduce stress, improve sleep, take better care of themselves. But by February, many of those resolutions fall by the wayside because they feel overwhelming or unrealistic. One resolution that actually sticks ? Making massage a regular part of your self-care routine. At Millstone Massage in Athens, GA , we see firsthand how consistent massage helps clients feel better year-round — not just after they’re already worn

Music plays a powerful role in the massage experience. The right sounds can help calm the nervous system, slow the breath, and support deeper relaxation. Many massage studios use carefully selected instrumental or ambient music designed to fade into the background, allowing your body and mind to fully unwind. But some clients wonder: Would my massage be better if I brought my own playlist?  The answer depends on your preferences, your goals for the session, and how sound affe

The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year , and while that’s true in many ways—family gatherings, festive décor, delicious food—this season also brings a surprising amount of stress. Shopping, travel, financial pressure, crowded schedules, and emotional demands can turn November and December into a whirlwind. That’s why more people are turning to therapeutic massage as their holiday survival tool—and for good reason. Below, we explore why massage

Whether you’re new to massage therapy or a seasoned client, it’s natural to have questions—about pressure, techniques, benefits, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your sessions. At Millstone Massage in Athens, GA , licensed massage therapist Mark Coyne, LMT , hears many of the same questions from first-time and returning clients alike. Below, he answers the most common ones to help you feel comfortable, informed, and ready to make the most of your bodywork experi

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