Sólás ( pronounced so-law-ss) is the Irish word for solace. I use this word for my business name because the bodywork I offer goes beyond simply releasing tension in the muscles. Solace, to me, is a feeling of deep peace, safety, and comfort. Our emotions are intricately connected to our physical bodies and by working with one we affect the other. Where there is pain or imbalance in the body or the heart, bodywork can help guide you towards healing and relief. Massage helps to regulate the nervous system, increase circulation, decrease pain and tension and provides an opportunity to deeply relax. It also decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety and allows us to reconnect with our bodies.