Activates your Body’s Relaxation Response

Our relaxation massages are all about stimulating your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), and shifting your body from a stressed “fight-or-flight” state to a calming ‘rest-and-digest” mode. Research shows even a brief 10-minute massage can significantly increase heart rate variability (HRV), which indicates your parasympathetic nervous system is engaging. This improvement in your HRV ehances your stress resilience and helps your body to recover from daily pressures.

Improves your outlook and mood for the better
When you recieve our massage therapy, which we use swedish massage techniques, it has been show to modulate cortisol levels, particulary if you’re deaking with chronic stress or pain.  Regular treatments will also consistently boost your ‘feel good’ hormones – serotonin and dopamine – neurotransmitters that are crucual for mood regulation and emotional well-being. These biochemical changes help you feel more balanced and at ease. 

Decrease your stress by half.
Our approach uses moderate to light pressure, which has been shown to reduce stress by 40-50%, according to evidenced-based research. It’s a much healthier way to manage stress, don’t you think? 

Touch play an essential role here. The tactile stimulation during massage interacts with your nervous system and triggers the release of these “feel-good” hormones, elevating your mood. That’s why our relexation massages are an excellent choice for managing anxiety, depression and even chronic pain. 

Have better sleep quality
We’ve often hear from our clients that they sleep wonderfully after a session – and research backs this up! Massage therapy can increase sleep duration and reduce nighttime awakenings. If you suffer from insomnia or chronic health conditiosn, this could be particularly beneficial for you.

At Top Notch Bodyworks, we combine these evidenced-based techniques with our signature blend of organic cold-pressed coconut oil and essential oils. This synergistic approach aims to maximise the relaxation benefits, helping to relieve stress, anxiety, and muscle tension making you feel so much better and alive. We believe massage is a fantastic way to keep your wellbeing in top notch condition.