The Driftwood Guide
A living library of research, insights, and practical tools for taking care of your body between treatments. Each post is grounded in peer-reviewed studies and shaped by my work as a Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto, Ontario.
You’ll find evidence-based explanations of how massage therapy works, the latest research on the nervous system, and realistic strategies for feeling your best in daily life. But you’ll also find something more - the same attention to detail, warmth, and love of nature that inspired Driftwood Studios.
Think of The Driftwood Guide as the companion to your treatments. A place to learn, understand, and reconnect with the simple, powerful ways your body can heal.
Why Massage in a Nature-Inspired Studio Works
Massage therapy works on more than just your muscles. When you pair it with the calming influence of nature, the effects reach even deeper. In this first Driftwood Guide entry, I explore the research showing how massage can ease anxiety, lower pain, and reset the nervous system - and how a nature-inspired space enhances those benefits. From the first breath of cool morning air to the steady shade of an old cedar, the environment you’re in shapes how your body heals.