At Sterling Touch, we recognize our bodies’ inherent abilities to repair and recover from a vast array of ailments and we believe by providing tender care and specialized support, we are able to boost this process. Our bodies are a unified whole, so to aid any part is to aid the whole. To aid the repair process of the musculoskeletal system, we prioritize calming the nervous system, guiding it from a baseline state of fight-or-flight to one of rest-and-digest, where repair happens.

Your safety and comfort are key to this process. Our emphasis on clear communication keeps you feeling in control at every step and assists us in finding your ideal pressure and pace, thus co-creating a massage experience that is as effective and soothing as possible. 

Our approach is further guided by our phrase, “no pain, more gain.” Because our bodies’ unconscious response to pain is to stiffen, which creates a sort of shell, or armor of protection, we center pleasure, not pain, as the gateway to deep relaxation. The more relaxed you are, the more receptive your body will be to this work, and the easier it becomes to reach the deepest layers of connective tissue.

Tapping into your body’s ancient wisdom for self-healing can bring softness to areas of protective armoring and pain, and enhance overall feelings of wholeness and well-being.