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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!

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

Meet our Newest LMBT, Austin!

Austin is a Wilmington native who loves living on the coast. He studied at Miller Motte College of Wilmington where graduated in 2017. He specializes in deep tissue, sports massage, and pain relief. Using an intuitive approach he believes in providing his clients with the best body work to increase their quality of life and allow them to live pain free to take back control of how they feel through the physical relief and information he can provide them. Outside of work he likes to surf, work out, go for hikes at Carolina Beach State park, run on the Wrightsville Beach loop, and spend time with his friends at the local breweries and restaurants. Book your massage with Austin today!

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Meet Our Newest Therapist, Starr!

Starr Porter LMBT, thrives on helping people relax, feel better, and to create balance within

their bodies and lives. Using a holistic approach, she has been assisting clients reach their

health and healing goals since 2016. Starr is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher

specializing in alignment based Hatha yoga as well as Pranic and Chakra energy techniques.

Whether you desire an indulgent massage for deep relaxation or require bodywork for chronic

conditions, injuries, or traumas, Starr incorporates various modalities customized for each

client’s specific needs. She is experienced in Therapeutic, Myofascial Release, Swedish,

Neuromuscular Therapy, Hot Stone, and Deep Tissue techniques. Shine on with Starr today!

Meet N' Greet!

This Thursday, May 30th from 6pm-8pm, Shine On will be hosting a Meet N’ Greet! Come out and meet our new team, eat some great food, enjoy some beverages, and check out the new makeover! We will have incredible package deals starting at $180! We will also be doing a raffle for a free, 90 Minute Massage Giveaway!

This is a night you are not going to want to miss! We can’t wait to see everyone there! Shine On!

We are now open on Sundays!!!

Shine On is ecstatic to announce that we are now open on Sundays!!! We will be open 10am-7pm! Now you can top your perfect Sunday Funday off with a great massage! Shine On!

We are Undergoing Some Changes!

Shine On is happy to announce that we are hiring two, amazing new Massage Therapists, starting in May! More information is to come as we begin making moves on expanding our little studio! We are also excited to announce that our Couples Massage options will be back on our menu early May! We want to thank all of our wonderful clients for sticking with us all of these years and making this all possible! Shine On, you crazy diamonds!

Couples Massages!

Start off the new year with a couples massage! A lot of our amazing reviews are from couples sharing their experience at Shine On! Come in and see for yourself what all the hype is about! Mention couples massage blog and receive $20 off your couples massage this month! Shine On!!

Winter Time Deals!

Right now until December 5th, we are offering a Buy 4 Get the 5th Massage Free! That is 5 massages for only $300! You are saving $75! We even gift package them with a beautiful wax seal and write any note you choose on them! Give us a call today to order your gift cards and give the gift that keeps on healing!

Shine On!

Try On-Site Office Massage!

Did you know you can improve office morale, reduce stress, and increase energy in your office by providing On-Site chair massages?

Working at a desk typing and mousing all day can lead to carpel tunnel syndrome or even arthritis. Massage therapy can help treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome by promoting circulation, relieving inflammation, aiding in removal of metabolic residues, and soothing the irritated muscles and tendons. Massage also helps with back pain, headaches, circulation, TMJ, stress management, improvement of focus, and more.

Did you know Shine On does On-Site massages? Book us for your office for some relief!