Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, road trips, patio dinners… and suddenly realizing your shoulders are glued to your ears and your back is screaming from that pool chair.
Whether your stress comes from travel, heat, or just keeping up with summer plans, your body is likely holding tension in new ways — and massage can help.
Here’s how to choose the right massage for summer stress — based on how you’re feeling, and what your body actually needs.
🚗 If You’re Sore From Travel…
Try: Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage
Road trips, cramped airplane seats, and carrying bags can leave your muscles stiff and unhappy — especially in your hips, low back, and neck.
💆 Swedish massage is a great first step for relaxing those muscles and getting your circulation flowing again.
💪 Feeling extra sore or tight? Deep tissue can work out deeper knots from repetitive strain and long hours sitting.
🎯 Pro Tip: Let us know if you’ve recently traveled so we can focus on the most commonly tight travel spots.
🧠 If You’re Mentally Frazzled From Too Much Hustle…
Try: Hot Stone or Integrative Massage
Summer should be relaxing — but between events, vacations, kids at home, and heat exhaustion, it can leave your mind totally frazzled.
🌿 Hot stone massage uses warm basalt stones to gently melt muscle tension while calming your nervous system. It’s deeply grounding — like pressing a reset button.
💆♀️ Integrative massage blends multiple techniques for a completely customized experience (and a great option if you’re overwhelmed but not sure what you need).
🎯 Bonus: Add an aromatherapy upgrade for even deeper relaxation.
💧 If You’re Dehydrated, Puffy, or Retaining Water…
Try: Lymphatic Drainage-Inspired Massage Techniques
We’re sweating more in the heat — and drinking less water than we think. This combo can lead to sluggish circulation, water retention, and fatigue.
A gentle massage focused on lymphatic movement and light, rhythmic strokes can help flush excess fluids and support detox without overstimulating the body.
🎯 Feeling extra puffy? Ask us about pairing your massage with hydration-focused body oils or post-treatment cooling tips!
🪑 If You’ve Been Working at a Desk All Day (Still!)
Try: Neck, Shoulder + Upper Back Focused Sessions
Summer doesn’t always mean vacation — and for those still glued to a screen, that tension builds fast.
Even with the AC blasting, poor posture and lack of movement can lead to:
- Tech neck
- Shoulder tightness
- Eye strain and tension headaches
💆 A focused session that targets neck, traps, scalp, and upper back can help you feel like yourself again — and might even improve your mood and sleep.
🎯 Great add-on: Scalp massage or cold stone face massage for that end-of-day relief.
🌿 If You’re Just… Over It All and Need to Chill
Try: Signature Fancy’s Massage with Your Favorite Therapist
Sometimes, you just need to turn your brain off and let someone else take the wheel. This is where our personalized approach shines.
Whether it’s Kathleen, Brandon, or Brittney working their magic, you’ll get a customized session that:
- Focuses on what your body is holding
- Uses your preferred pressure
- Leaves you feeling calmer, lighter, and recharged
🎯 Want to go all out? Add a 30-minute foot or hand treatment for extra grounding.
☀️ Massage for Summer Stress: Why It Works
Here’s why massage is so effective this time of year:
- Calms the nervous system (hello, less anxiety)
- Improves circulation to reduce puffiness and fatigue
- Helps muscles recover from summer activity
- Supports hydration by boosting lymph flow
- Improves sleep and mental clarity
📅 Book Your Summer Reset at Fancy’s
Whether you’re traveling, sweating, parenting, working, or just trying to keep up — we’ve got your back. Literally.
✨ Book your massage at Fancy’s Day Spa and let us help you feel your best this season.
Not sure which style is right for you? Just ask! We’ll match you with the right massage and the right therapist.
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