Show Notes
What does it look like to care for your body in a world that constantly pulls you toward burnout, stress, and overwhelm? And what if a therapeutic reset for your body could help you return to a more grounded, balanced version of yourself?
This week, Lauren sits down with Angel Carter—licensed massage therapist and owner of Back to Balanced Therapeutics in Erie, Colorado. With over 11 years of experience, Angel has helped clients release tension, quiet their minds, and reconnect with their well-being through customized, integrative massage.
This episode is your gentle reminder that caring for yourself isn’t something to push aside. As schedules fill, stress rises, and expectations pile up, your body deserves just as much attention as everything else on your list.
Angel believes massage isn’t a luxury reserved for special occasions—it’s a necessary reset for busy adults.
This conversation is calming, encouraging, and a timely invitation to slow down and support your own well-being—especially during the holiday season when many of us forget to take care of ourselves.
In this episode, we explore:
The physical, emotional, and mental benefits people can expect from massage
Common themes Angel is seeing among her clients
The main techniques Angel uses in her integrative practice (swedish techniques, deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, heated scraper and occipital hold for neck and nervous system release)
Whether deep tissue massage should be painful—and if soreness afterward is normal
How often people should receive massage to experience lasting benefits
The best things to do after a massage to extend and maximize the results
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