Massage for Stress and Anxiety: Why Eugene Locals Love It
Life in today’s fast-paced world can leave us feeling tense, anxious, and overwhelmed. At Alive Integrative Medicine in Eugene, Oregon, we provide therapeutic massage services designed to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and promote overall wellness. Our team combines hands-on bodywork with integrative approaches to support both your mind and body.
How Massage Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Massage therapy offers more than relaxation — it produces measurable effects on your body and nervous system:
- Lowers cortisol levels: Reducing the body’s primary stress hormone promotes calm and relaxation.
- Boosts serotonin and dopamine: These mood-regulating neurotransmitters increase feelings of wellbeing.
- Releases muscle tension: Chronic stress often manifests physically; massage helps alleviate tight muscles and improve circulation.
- Enhances sleep quality: Relaxation during massage supports better sleep, critical for managing stress and anxiety.
Studies show that regular massage sessions can significantly reduce both stress and anxiety symptoms in adults. (PubMed – Massage Therapy for Anxiety and Stress)
Massage Techniques at Alive Integrative Medicine
Our therapists at Alive Integrative use specialized techniques tailored to your needs:
- Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy: Focused pressure to relieve chronic muscle tension and pain.
- Myofascial Release: Gentle, sustained pressure to connective tissue for improved mobility and reduced tension.
- Breema & Integrative Bodywork: Movement-based, mindful techniques that support relaxation and body-mind awareness.
- Prenatal Massage: Customized for pregnancy, alleviating tension and improving circulation.
- Lymphatic Drainage & Cupping: Promotes circulation, detoxification, and reduction of swelling.
- Energy Work & Mind-Body Techniques: Includes modalities like Reiki to promote holistic stress relief and balance.
Each session is personalized, ensuring your therapist addresses your goals, stress levels, and any musculoskeletal concerns.
Meet Our Massage Therapy Practitioners
Our licensed massage therapists in Eugene bring a wealth of experience and specialization to support your stress and anxiety relief:
- Jody A. Tulloch, LMT, ANMT – With over 26 years of experience, Jody specializes in neuromuscular re-education, TMJ/headache therapy, deep tissue, prenatal massage, and vacuum cupping.
- Steve Brodsky, LMT – Integrates Thai massage, yoga, Breema, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release to address chronic pain, sleep issues, and anxiety.
- Justina Gunderson, LMT – Focuses on women’s health, lymphatic drainage, cupping, and energy work, bringing a mind-body approach to massage therapy.
- Reggie Martinez, LMT – Provides personalized therapeutic massage for stress relief and musculoskeletal health.
Complementary Integrative Care: For clients interested in a holistic approach, our acupuncturists and nutrition therapists can collaborate with massage therapy to enhance stress reduction, digestive support, and overall wellness.
Choosing the right therapist:
- For muscle tension, chronic pain, or headaches, Jody or Steve are ideal.
- For women’s health, lymphatic work, or energy-based therapies, Justina is a great fit.
- For general wellness and stress relief, any of our therapists can create a session tailored to you.
Bottom Line
Massage therapy at Alive Integrative Medicine offers Eugene locals a natural, effective way to manage stress and anxiety. By addressing both physical tension and emotional stress, improving circulation, and promoting deep relaxation, our integrative approach helps clients feel balanced, energized, and resilient.
Schedule a session today and experience the benefits of personalized massage therapy — and discover how integrating massage with acupuncture and nutrition can support your overall health.
