5 Gentle Wellness Clues You’re Ready for a Restorative Massage

I know I'm not the only one who has missed my massage due to “life just happening”, but then your body finds a way to quickly remind you that you are in need. It happens to the best of us. There are ways we can listen to our bodies and respond appropriately to give ourselves the rest, nourishment, relaxation, and stress relief we need to be our best selves, not only for ourselves but those we love.

Massage isn't just a luxury—it's a powerful consistent wellness tool that a healthy body and mind rely on. When life gets busy, our bodies find subtle ways to let us know we are out of balance, before showing us in more intense ways. But if you’ve been ignoring those subtle clues, here are five clear signs your body is telling you: you’re in need of some massage self-care.

1. You’re Carrying Major Tension

Some of the first ways our bodies show tension and imbalance are: tight neck, sore shoulders, and lower back stiffness. These are all classic signs your muscles are holding onto stress. Even if you’ve gotten used to the discomfort, it doesn’t mean it’s normal or healthy.

Solution: Reserve a massage that focuses on deep relaxation and tension release. At our spa, we begin each session with a grounding local herbal tea ritual (I’d recommend the Stress Tea), a private infrared sauna session to relax muscles, and customized aromatherapy to start calming your nervous system before your massage even begins.

2. You’re Tired but Can’t Seem To Rest and Rejuvenate

When your body is in fight-or-flight mode, you might be having trouble sleeping, or when you do sleep, it doesn’t feel restorative. Massage helps shift your body into rest-and-digest, allowing for deeper, more healing rest and can also improve your sleep.

Solution: Try a relaxation-based massage or body remedy like the Citron Signature Massage or Relaxation Haven paired with calming essential oils, like lavender, and warm aromatic steamed towels. The private infrared sauna session before or after your massage will also lower cortisol levels and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to improved sleep and rejuvenation as well.

3. You Feel Irritable, Overwhelmed, or Emotionally Drained

We've all been there. Our emotions are stored in the body. That’s why sometimes we cry, sigh, or feel lighter after bodywork. If you feel like you’re running on fumes emotionally, your body might be asking for a reset. This is the best thing you can do for yourself and also your kids, spouse, or anyone else that you love.

Solution: A holistic massage can help your body process and release tension, restoring emotional equilibrium. The sensory details we include—from essential oils and steamed towels to hot stones, and soothing music—all are intentionally designed to support emotional well-being. Our holistic rituals—like the cold ginger elixir offered post-massage—help ground and uplift, so you leave feeling emotionally and physically recharged.

4. You’re Seeping Fine But Your Energy Is Just... Low

If you feel sluggish, foggy, or like you’re moving through the day on autopilot, your body might be drained from stress, overwork, or poor circulation.

Solution: The Citron Uplift Massage is designed to bring you back to life. Alternating hot and cold stones and towels—combined with a therapeutic massage and revitalizing mint oil—stimulate circulation and help clear energetic stagnation. It’s a total reset for mind, body, and mood.

4. You’re Getting Frequent Headaches or Feeling Foggy

Tension headaches, sinus pressure, and even tech-neck migraines are common in people who haven’t had bodywork in a while. Massage can increase circulation, ease muscle tension, and help clear your mind.

Solution: Add on a Beautifying Hair and Scalp Treatment or Revitalizing Eye Treatment to your massage for a deeper release of pressure around the head.

5. It’s Been Over a Month Since Your Last Massage

Even if you’re not currently feeling discomfort, consistent massage can help you stay that way. It supports immunity, boosts mood, and helps prevent smaller issues before they become bigger health problems.

Solution: Turn self-care into a lifestyle. Our Lifestyle Memberships make it easy to prioritize your well-being with consistent treatments and exclusive benefits that support your health and wellness all year long.

Membership Benefits

• No cancellation fee – cancel anytime

• Exclusive VIP service rate (15% less than non-member rates)

• Unused services rollover

• Monthly auto-pay for ease and consistency

• 10% off retail + one additional spa treatment per month

• Prices locked in for 3 years

• Private infrared sauna session included with every massage

  
  

At citron, wellness is not a luxury—it’s a lifestyle. When you feel your best, you radiate that energy to everything and everyone around you.