Welcome to Intentions

Where women come to heal, feel whole, and embrace their power.

 

You deserve to feel at ease — in your body, your mind, and your life.

If stress, anxiety, or lingering tension has been weighing you down, you're not alone. Maybe the tightness in your neck and shoulders feels relentless, or the mental exhaustion seems impossible to shake.

But here's the truth: healing is possible.
You have the power to reclaim your calm, your strength, and your sense of well-being — and you're already taking the first step by being here.

If you're ready to ease the burden, reconnect with yourself, and feel whole again, welcome. You’re exactly where you need to be.

 

Welcome from Rachel and Juliet, The Queens of Intentional Healing. (Yes....we need a better picture, but that was such a great day so we love this one)

 

 

 

     

Hazel will also be there to welcome you to Intentions! She is our adopted stray Emotional Support Cat. She loves to greet you and then run off and play with her toys. She had a tough story and is happy to now be the official mascot for Intentions.

(She is not allowed in the treatment rooms so if you are allergic you won't be bothered.)

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We specialize in Medical Massage designed to ease tension headaches, neck and upper back pain, and the physical toll of stress and anxiety. Every session is tailored to you, blending multiple techniques to release pain, melt away tension, and help you feel truly cared for. Our goal is simple: to help you reconnect with your body, find real relief, and leave feeling lighter, stronger, and more at ease.

 

 

 

 

How Massage Therapy Can Help Ease Anxiety and Panic Symptoms

When you're living with anxiety or panic, your body often carries the burden — holding onto tension, pain, and the constant stress of being in "fight-or-flight" mode. Massage therapy offers a powerful way to break that cycle.

 

Through gentle, intentional touch, massage helps your body relax, releasing muscle tension, easing pain, improving circulation, and increasing flexibility. But it does more than just loosen tight muscles — it calms your nervous system, inviting your mind to let go of anxious, fearful thoughts.

 

When you experience anxiety or panic, your fight-or-flight response becomes overactive, preparing you to react to threats that often aren't really there. This heightened response can cause overwhelming physical symptoms like shortness of breath, a racing heart, excessive sweating, or chest discomfort — even when you're perfectly safe.

 

Massage therapy helps activate your body's natural relaxation response. As your muscles soften and your breathing slows, your heart rate can settle, tension can ease, and you can begin to feel calmer, safer, and more in control.

 

With consistent care, massage therapy can become an important part of managing anxiety — helping you reconnect with your body, feel more grounded, and reclaim a sense of peace in your daily life.

 

 

At Intentions, everything we offer is designed to help ease the stress and tension that can make daily life feel overwhelming.

We've created a space that feels welcoming, relaxed, and comfortable — a place where you can simply be yourself and let your worries melt away.

 

We deeply understand how challenging social anxiety can be, and how hard it can feel to relax in new environments. That's why our space is intentionally warm and non-clinical — so you’ll never feel out of place here. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, your comfort, safety, and sense of well-being are at the heart of everything we do.

 

 

 

 

While we're not mental health therapists, we're always here to listen.

If you need to vent about your day, family challenges, or anything on your mind, we’re happy to be a safe space for you to share. Sometimes, letting it all out in a peaceful, non-judgmental environment can feel much better than carrying it home. And if you'd rather simply relax and unwind in silence on the table, that's absolutely fine too.

 

Your comfort and well-being are our priority — however you need to show up.

 

 

 

 

 

We know life can be hectic, and self-care shouldn't feel like one more thing to add to your to-do list.

That's why we’ve made it easy for you to fit us into your busy schedule. With online booking and flexible hours, scheduling your appointment is simple and stress-free. Our true passion is serving others, and we take pride in creating a laid-back yet professional atmosphere where you can truly feel at ease.

 

We don’t believe in the “massage mill” mentality of rushing clients in and out. To us, you’re more than just a client — you’re part of the family. That’s why we typically only see three to four clients a day, ensuring that we can give our full attention and energy to each session.

 

If you're unsure about which session is right for you, we’re always happy to chat by phone or email to guide you in choosing the best option to meet your needs. (Please note it may take us a few days to respond.)

 

Ready to get started?
We’d love to help you find the relief you deserve. Schedule your appointment today.

 

 

 

 

Do you know the effects of chronic stress? 

• Headaches- stress can trigger and intensify tension headaches. 
• Increased anxiety and depression- chronic stress can wear you down emotionally and lead to depression and anxiety.
• Insomnia- stress makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep which can lead to insomnia.
• Heartburn- stress increases the production of stomach acid which can lead to heartburn or make it worse. 
• Rapid breathing- when you are stressed, the muscles that help you breathe tense up, which can leave you short of breath.
• Weakened immune system- long term stress weakens your immune systems defenses, leaving you more vulnerable to infections.
• Risk of heart attack- over time an increased heart rate and high blood pressure damage your arteries, which could lead to a heart attack.
• High blood sugar- stress causes your liver to release extra sugar (glucose) into your bloodstream which over time can ut at risk for type 2 diabetes.
• Pounding heart- stress hormones make your heart pump faster so that blood can quickly reach your vital organs and limbs. 
• High blood pressure- stress hormones tighten blood vessels which can raise your blood pressure.
• Stomachache- stress affects your body's digestive system, which can lead to stomachaches, nausea and other belly troubles.
• Fertility problems- stress interferes with the reproductive system in both men and women and may make it harder to conceive.
• Missed periods- fluctuating hormones can throw your menstrual cycle off, in sever cases it can stop them all together. 
• Tense muscles- stress makes muscles tense up, stress can lead to tension related headaches and backaches. 
• Irritability- stress can make us miserable and cranky, this can affect all of our relationships. 

 

 

 

Incorporating Massage Therapy into Your Health Maintenance Plan

Making massage therapy a regular part of your routine can significantly enhance your emotional and physical well-being. You’ll feel better, function better, and those around you will notice the difference too.

 

And don’t be fooled — even a "fluffy" relaxation massage is more than just a luxury.

Relaxation massage plays a vital role in reducing stress and its physical symptoms. We often have negative associations with the word "relaxation," sometimes even equating it with laziness. This misconception has been passed down through generations. The truth is, managing stress and easing the tension in your body allows you to accomplish more — and do it with greater ease.

 

If you want to achieve more, you need to take care of your most important asset: your mind, body, and spirit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still not sure about if massage will help? Here are a few facts

• Not treating your trigger points and tight muscles can cause you further pain and dysfunction making your every day actions hard to do, and forcing your other muscles to pick up the slack causing you more issues and more dysfunction in the rest of your body. 

 

• Multiple medical studies have discovered that massage therapy is a valuable method used to diminish your physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.

 

• Massage therapy has also been proven to decrease your symptoms of fight or flight by lowering the hormones responsible for causing fearful and negative thoughts. This results in better sleep, happier moods, decrease in depression symptoms and feeling less tired and sluggish. Relaxing your body can relax your mind. 

 

• Your tension headaches, migraines, and allergy headaches are eased with massage therapy. With regular sessions the frequency of your painful headaches can be reduced or gone completely and can also reduce your need for medication. Doctors now recommend massage therapy for tension headaches over medication due to the horrible side effects the medications have, especially with long term use. Medications can help you with one ailment and cause another. Not so with massage therapy. Massage is one of the only treatments with great side effects.

 

• Stress is a huge contributor to your infertility. Fertility massage is an excellent way to reduce the effects of stress on your body as well as can release adhesions and blockages in your reproductive system by using specialized massage and vacuum cupping.

 

• Regular massage during your pregnancy can not only make your 9 months less stressful, but it can help make your labor and delivery easier also. Stressed out moms create stressed out babies. Give you little one a great head start. Massage can also help get you back to your pre pregnancy self!

 

• Stress can make your allergy symptoms worse by increasing the amount of histamine in your bloodstream. Massage helps to reduce these levels and help you feel better.

 

• Steam sessions prior to your massage can relax your muscles so that it is less painful, quicker and easier to get to the deeper levels of muscle and tissue. This is a great treatment whether you have deeper chronic issues or you like lighter pressure and want deeper benefits. Steam sessions are also excellent for helping to treat your fibromyalgia and decreasing your arthritis pain.

 

 

                                                                               

 

 

 

 

If you have any medical conditions you aren't sure that would be compatible with massage please call and ask. Certain conditions need to be cleared with your doctor or specialist prior to the session. 

 

 

 

    We look forward to meeting you! Thank you for taking the time to visit.

 

 

Massage at Intentions is performed by New York State Licensed Massage Therapists, and is strictly legal and enforced. We do not tolerate any misconduct, and the police will be called immediately if any inappropriate behavior is shown. 

Thank you ahead of time for always acting appropriately. 

 

 Ready to schedule your session? Schedule your appointment here.