Your Massage Starts Before You Arrive

Hello Beautiful Sunshine!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really means to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for a massage. This is all about honoring the vessel God gave you through intentional rest, hydration, and informed care. We touch on why preparation matters just as much as the massage itself, how to advocate for your needs, and how faith shapes the way we slow down and allow our bodies to reset.

You’ll hear:

• Hydration as the foundation of a good massage (00:45)
• Why your intake form actually matters (02:30)
• What massage is and is not—including why communication is essential for comfort and informed consent (04:53)
• Thoughts on your nervous system, blood pressure, anxiety, and lymphatic function (07:36)
• Preparation 2-3 hours before you massage (13:26)
• Creating massage goals (22:23)

Finally, we close with a reflection on biblical rest. The reminder that even God modeled rest for us, and that when we withhold rest from our bodies...well you'll find out what happens.

My hope is that this episode gives you clarity, peace, and permission to slow down, so your next massage becomes not just a luxury, but a moment of stewardship, healing, and sacred renewal.

This podcast is produced and managed by iMoves Management.