The Power of Aromatherapy Naps: Recharge After Your Massage

Why Add an Aromatherapy Nap to Your Massage?

Think of it as the finishing touch. Your massage relaxes your muscles and releases tension, and the nap gives your body and mind the chance to integrate those benefits. With aromatherapy woven in, you’ll leave not only more relaxed, but also recharged, balanced, and ready to take on the rest of your day.

Popular Essential Oils We Use

Lavender – Melt away stress and drift into a calmer state of mind. Lavender helps you feel peaceful, balanced, and ready for deep rest.

Eucalyptus – Breathe easier and feel refreshed. Its crisp scent clears the head, awakens the senses, and leaves you energized.

Peppermint – A cool, uplifting boost for body and mind. Peppermint sharpens focus, eases tension, and gives you a refreshing lift.

What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural plant extracts—known as essential oils—to support overall well-being. Essential oils are highly concentrated compounds distilled from flowers, leaves, bark, or roots. For centuries, they’ve been used to promote relaxation, boost energy, ease stress, and even support better sleep.

When you breathe in an essential oil, the aroma connects directly with the part of your brain that influences feelings, memories, and mood. That’s why just the right scent can instantly bring a sense of calm or give you a refreshing lift. 

Add it to your massage today for just $10!

If you’d like bring your own oils to add!

Introducing our Rolfing Specialist, Sean!

meet sean!

Rolfing: A Path to Enhanced Mobility and Posture

Welcome! I’m Sean, a certified Rolfing practitioner, having graduated from Irene's Myomassology Institute in 2019 and the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in 2022. Rolfing is a unique bodywork modality that focuses on reorganizing the connective tissues, or fascia, throughout your body. By addressing these tissues, Rolfing helps you regain proper alignment and support from gravity, which is essential for optimal movement and overall well-being.

In our sessions, we will work together to identify and address your specific needs and goals. Whether you seek to alleviate chronic pain, improve your posture, or enhance your physical performance, Rolfing provides a holistic approach to body awareness and movement efficiency.

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Improving Mobility Through a Series of 10 Rolfing Sessions

Engaging in a series of 10 Rolfing sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, can significantly enhance your mobility. Here’s how:

1. Tissue Reorganization: Each session focuses on releasing tension and reorganizing the fascia, allowing for greater freedom of movement. As restrictions are lifted, your body can move more fluidly.

2. Postural Alignment: Rolfing helps correct postural imbalances that often contribute to limited mobility. Proper alignment not only makes movement easier but also reduces the risk of injury during physical activities.

3. Increased Body Awareness: As you progress through the sessions, you will develop a heightened awareness of your body’s movements and patterns. This awareness is key to making conscious adjustments that enhance mobility.

4. Strengthening Support Structures: Rolfing encourages the body to utilize its natural support systems more effectively. With improved support from the fascia, you’ll experience an increase in strength and stability during movement.

5. Gradual Improvement: Each session builds on the previous one, creating a cumulative effect that leads to lasting changes. With consistent work, you’ll notice enhanced flexibility and range of motion, making everyday activities feel easier and more enjoyable.

By committing to a series of 10 Rolfing sessions, you’re investing in a transformative journey towards improved mobility and overall body function. Let’s embark on this path together!

Sauna and Cold Plunge Memberships now live!

We are so excited to announce that we have just launched our Detox Den Membership program!

Membership Perks:

• 4 SAUNA AND COLD PLUNGE SESSIONS PER MONTH

• BRING A FRIEND ANYTIME FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE!

• 10% OFF ALL MASSAGE SERVICES WHILE MEMBERSHIP IS ACTIVE

• CANCEL ANYTIME

But wait! It gets even better!

Sign up two new members and get a free, one hour custom therapeutic massage!

every 3 months membership is active, we will gift you a one hour custom therapeutic massage!

Our new Sunlighten Amplify III Sauna and Cold Plunge Tub!

We have recently upgraded to a Sunlighten Amplify III Far Infrared Sauna and instead of having the two tubs, we have upgraded to one, LARGE MODTUB! The cold plunge maintains a temperature of 47 degrees and the Sauna can get as hot as 170 degrees! Come check out Wilmington’s Hottest new experience!

Now offering couples massages at our Cargo District Location!

We are thrilled to announce that we are officially offering Couples Massages at our Cargo District Location!

All of the great experiences you loved about our downtown location but with AMPLE and FREE parking and no elevators!

Thank you for voting us Best of Wilmington!

Thank you for voting us Wilmington’s Best Massage! We will continue proving to you everyday, why you chose Shine On!

Now offering Sauna and Cold Plunge!

The detox den

Our newest feature at our cargo district location includes a 3 person infrared Sauna and a LARGE Cold Plunge Tub.

Sure, you can pay for a gym membership just to use their overcrowded sauna and sit with a large group of sweaty naked people, OR you can enjoy the luxurious and private Detox Den at Shine On Massage in the Cargo District all to yourself!

Sauna packages and online booking available now and monthly unlimited Sauna Memberships coming soon!

New Location now Open in the Cargo District!

We have some exciting news!

We have officially opened our second location in the East Cargo District at 1948 Moss Street!

Tucked away beside a beautiful outdoor garden shop and right behind Mess Hall lies your new neighborhood massage studio. Mention this blog and receive $10 off your first booking!

The Lobby

Mobile Massages for Parties of 8 or More!

Shine On now offers Mobile Massage to parties of 8 or more!

Email us at cam@shineonmassage.com for more info and pricing!

Planning a trip to the beach or just a spa day at home? Let Shine On bring the spa day to you! In order to book this service we require at least a two weeks notice and half payment up front.

Let our team of trained, professional Massage Therapists come to you for any occasion big or small! To book your mobile spa day please contact us by phone at 910-833-1044 or email

cam@shineonmassage.com

Lymphatic Drainage Massage at Shine On

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage that uses very light pressure and light rhythmic strokes to stimulate the lymphatic system to remove waste and toxins from the tissues. A lymphatic massage can help to decrease fatigue, swelling, and pain as it supports the body’s natural immune system. Ask us about our post-op Packages!