Winter Solstice & Self-Care: Recharging Your Body in the Deepest Dark

The Winter Solstice marks the longest night—a natural time to slow down and conserve energy. Ignoring this cue, compounded by shorter days and cold weather, leads to fatigue and the "Winter Blues." Self-care in winter is not a luxury—it's preventative wellness.

To combat winter’s challenges, we recommend both therapeutic massage and energy work.

• Massage for the Cold: Massage is crucial for boosting circulation when cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict. This increased blood flow relieves stiffness and warms the body. A warm oil treatment is deeply restorative.

• Reiki for the Blues: Energy work helps restore emotional balance, fighting that sluggish, "hibernating" feeling and providing a sense of renewed vigor against low mood.

Massage is a powerful ally for your immune system, which is vital during cold and flu season. Research in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine indicates that massage therapy can help support immune function by increasing the activity of white blood cells (lymphocytes) that defend the body against illness.

Honor the Solstice. Book your restorative session to keep your body warm, flexible, and your immune system strong throughout the long winter.