Massage Therapy Mooresville NC - Massage Plus

Located inside the MY SALON SUITE building
124 Trade Ct., Suite 108, Mooresville, NC 28117

At Massage Plus, we know you want to feel your best by diminishing pain and stress. To get there, you need a solid self-care plan...including regular bodywork. The problem is that most massages from the "big box" companies are protocol-based, not customized for YOU. This can be frustrating, especially if you are an active person dealing with chronic pain or stress. 

We get it! We've left massage sessions feeling disappointed, as though we didn't receive any therapeutic benefits. 

Massage Plus is different. We provide complete and customized treatment plans that treat the whole YOU.

Massage Plus Adheres To "THE FULL 60" Philosophy:

A 1-Hour Session = 1 FULL Hour Of Hands-On Massage Therapy. (Applies To Any Session Duration.)

Imagine a world where stress is swept away, pain is eased, and you leave feeling rejuvenated and balanced. 

Welcome to the magical realm of Massage Plus, where the "Massage Therapy mind-body connection" is not just a concept, but a deeply transformative experience.

Massage Plus distinguishes itself by integrating massage with mindfulness to elevate your wellness journey. 

Working in the mental health field has helped me truly understand the intricate connection between one’s physical and mental health. It also helps me to provide my clients with an experience rooted in trust, compassion, and open communication.

Massage therapy is a science and an art that intertwines with your mental well-being. Scientific studies have shown that consistent massage can help to stabilize mood. Because our bodies hold memories, stress, and emotions, massage therapy can help to release emotional blockages. Think of them as “Emotional Knots.”

So often we expect stress, wondering "When will the other shoe drop?" We physically hold this tension in our bodies as we brace for impact. Stress has been linked to a wide range of physiological symptoms that have an influence on health. The body reacts to mental stress by releasing more cortisol, the hormone that prepares the body for flight or fight. High cortisol levels can increase the risk of developing anxiety and depression. It can also raise blood pressure, impair cognition, weaken the immune system, and have an impact on weight gain. In response to stress, the body-mind can get caught in a complex feedback loop that is difficult to break.

Numerous scientific studies show how our ideas, emotions, beliefs, and attitudes directly affect our physiology and vice versa, building on these two basic instances of the mind-body connection.

Tears are the body's response to sadness. Your face flushes with humiliation when you experience shame. The relationship between your mood and your bodily actions is also reciprocal. 

Dr. Melissa Stefanski, PhD, LMBT

NC License #21881

Regular massage has a cumulative effect to help reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep patterns, and increase overall emotional stability. Essentially, you're training yourself to expect relaxation, and it becomes easier and easier to let go of stress. The "Massage Therapy mind-body connection" ensures that your mental well-being is nurtured alongside physical healing.

Massage therapy and bodywork instantly draws your focus away from the mind chatter and into your body, allowing you to be present in the moment. Massage therapy can offer profound relief by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and promoting the release of endorphins—your body’s natural painkillers.

Restoring the body-mind's balance can be accomplished with the help of massage treatment and mindfulness. Massage therapy fosters the mind-body connection by using physical touch to alleviate tension, reduce stress, and promote relaxation, which in turn can enhance mental well-being.

The practice stimulates the release of endorphins and serotonin, which are natural mood lifters, while also reducing levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. This holistic approach not only addresses physical discomfort but also supports emotional and psychological health, creating a harmonious balance between the mind and body.