The Power of Rest and Digest: Calming the Nervous System for Full-Body WellnessBy Calista Burbank, LMT - Logan, Utah
Located at Logan Mental Health and Wellness
In our fast-paced world, stress can overwhelm the body, keeping us in a constant state of "fight or flight." Activating the parasympathetic nervous system is essential for achieving true relaxation, healing, and overall well-being. Through relaxation massage, you can restore balance and unlock the benefits of the rest and digest response.
Understanding the Parasympathetic Nervous SystemThe parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for regulating bodily functions during restful states. When activated, it:

• Slows the heart rate for improved cardiovascular health.
• Relaxes muscles to reduce tension and pain.
• Encourages digestion by increasing gut motility and enzyme release.
• Promotes mental clarity by reducing anxiety and calming the mind.

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How Relaxation Massage Supports Nervous System HealthA relaxation massage is a powerful tool for stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. By applying gentle, flowing strokes and soothing techniques, this type of massage signals the body to unwind and shift from stress mode to calm mode.
Benefits of Regular Relaxation Massage

1. Improved Sleep: Deep relaxation leads to better quality rest, helping the body repair itself overnight.
2. Reduced Anxiety and Stress: By lowering cortisol levels, relaxation massage helps you feel calmer and more grounded.
3. Enhanced Digestion: Activating the parasympathetic system improves nutrient absorption and gut health.
4. Boosted Immune System: Restorative relaxation supports the body's natural ability to heal and fight off illness.

Book Your Relaxation Massage TodayIf you're feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or out of balance, a relaxation massage can help reset your nervous system and improve your overall well-being.
I’m currently booking appointments at Logan Mental Health and Wellness in Logan, Utah. Take a moment for yourself — your mind and body will thank you.
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What makes a child a sensitive child and how to help them see themselves as whole and strong rather than broken?  It is in how we see them, how we parent them, and the tools we give them to succeed.  

In a society that normalizes these struggles and pushes for medications we need to do more to support our children in their health and wellness both mentally, emotional and physically.  It is a whole body approach to growth and wholeness. 

As a massage therapist here in Logan Utah, I help parents and children a like in whole body balance and healing.  I am a certified health and life coach through Vibrant Living Academy and with the many tools and education I have studied over the years offer to help and aide every parent to live the life worth living in joy and peace.  

As a parent there is so much that we ourselves can do to help our children.  When we become emotionally and physically balanced we set pace for them to do so also.   The more emotional awareness and healing we can achieve the more we liberate our children to be whole and happy.  We can give them the tools we use for ourselves and meet them at their level and understanding. 

Over the coming days and weeks please check back here regularly for updated posts and links to videos teaching you how to help your sensitive child through bodywork, breathing, balancing, nutrition and emotion release.  

Please feel free to schedule an appointment today.  I would love to meet your child and teach you individualized tools that you can implement at home in your parenting and living.