Massage is especially important this time of year.

Now that I’m back in New Jersey, feeling the deep cold and seeing the snow outside, I find myself appreciating my massage studio even more. It’s become my warm sanctuary—a place to reconnect with my body and escape the chill. The other day, the studio was perfectly toasty, and sunlight was streaming across the table. I knew exactly what I had to do. In seconds, I was naked and lying in the light. Wow—my body needed that. Sunlight feels like a fantasy this time of year, so I jumped at the chance to relax and soak it in. I felt so much better afterward. If only I’d had someone there to rub hot oils on me while I recharged—it would have been perfection.

Massage is especially important this time of year. When the cold hits, we tense up to keep warm. We brace ourselves against the elements, and our bodies start sending stress signals. That tension can snowball into bigger obstacles—stress, discomfort, and a sense of disconnection from ourselves. Warming therapies can make a huge difference. Just yesterday, during a session, I laid a hot towel across my client’s entire back and heard him moan with relief. That simple act of warmth was so healing.

What I love about bodywork is how it actually helps. It works—and it connects us to ourselves and to each other. It’s real, it’s human, and it’s about shared energy and searching for moments of peace in this mad world.

So much around us is designed to trigger our rage, our fear, our fight-or-flight response.

So much around us needs our focus and our balance. When you come for a massage, you’re giving yourself 90 minutes to let that settle, not go away, not disappear. You are consciously resetting your nervous system, benefiting not just you but everyone around you. Preparing yourself to have clarity when needed.

Bodywork is key. I hope every client leaves my studio not only deeply relaxed, but also with a renewed sense of how vital touch is—so you can carry that awareness out into your life. What’s beautiful about this work is that I feel amazing after giving a massage, too. Striving for balance in each session benefits us both. When two people come together with openness, our internal healing mechanisms begin to have a conversation. If we both step aside and allow this natural exchange to unfold, both the giver and the receiver leave in a better place.

When we value meaningful touch, we nurture ourselves and those around us. Intuition is the body’s way of communicating—your muscles and nervous system can’t send you a text message. Listen to what your body asks for, and consider booking a massage today. If more people took the time to relax, recharge, and embrace the power of connection, I truly believe this world would be a better place.