At Nova Massage Therapy, my goal is to provide massage therapy that creates meaningful, long-lasting relief. To do that, your session begins with a short but important body assessment before any hands-on work starts.

Why the Assessment Matters

Many people feel pain in one area, but the cause often comes from somewhere else. Tight or overworked muscles can pull the body out of alignment, leading to discomfort that shows up in unexpected places.

What do I look for during the assessment?

Before your session, I take a few minutes to:

Ask about your pain, tension, and daily habits
Observe posture and how your body naturally holds itself
Identify muscles that may be tight, weak, or compensating
Look for movement restrictions that could be contributing to discomfort

This helps me understand the bigger picture of what your body is telling me.

How does this shape your massage?

Instead of giving a general, full-body session, I focus on the muscles that are actually creating the problem. By addressing the source — not just the symptoms — the body can release tension more effectively and stay balanced longer.

This approach supports relief from:

Chronic tightness
Headaches
Back, neck, and shoulder pain
Stress-related tension
Limited mobility

Medical massage is about helping you move better, feel better, and maintain results beyond your appointment.

Your body has a story — my job is to understand it and help it heal.

Nova Massage Therapy & Spa Judy Elaine Jackson, LMT

TMJ Massage