Modern life keeps many of us in a constant state of tension. Our shoulders lift, our jaw tightens, and our mind rarely gets quiet. Our new massage option, the Unwind Reset, was created for moments like this.
This is a soft-touch, ASMR-inspired session designed to calm the nervous system and help your body fully unwind. While it includes light massage for the upper back and shoulders, it is not a traditional full-body massage. The focus is gentle, intentional touch that encourages deep relaxation and a sense of safety.
Many clients describe it as a mental and physical “reset.”
What Makes Unwind Reset Different?
Unwind Reset centers on slow, soothing touch along the upper back, shoulders, neck, and scalp. The pace is unhurried, and the pressure is light. The goal is not to work deep tissue, but to help your body shift out of stress mode and into ease.
This style of touch can help quiet mental noise, slow the breath, and bring the body back into balance. It is especially helpful for people who feel overstimulated, anxious, or emotionally worn down.
Who This Session Is For
Unwind Reset is a great fit if you want to relax without deep pressure or a full-body massage. It is ideal for people who enjoy calming sensory experiences, including ASMR-style touch, and for anyone carrying stress in the neck, shoulders, or scalp.
It is also a supportive option for those who feel burned out and simply need their nervous system to rest.
The Science Behind Gentle Touch
Research shows that slow, pleasant touch can support relaxation in the nervous system. Studies suggest it may improve heart rate variability and reduce stress-related responses in the body. While Unwind Reset is not a medical treatment, it is grounded in well-studied principles of calming touch and sensory regulation.
Increasing Heart Rate Variability
Long-lasting pleasant touch + autonomic regulation (HRV): A study using sustained slow, pleasant brush stroking found heart rate variability increased, which supports the idea that gentle touch can help the body shift toward a calmer, more regulated state.
Why Increased Heart Rate Variability Matters:
Heart rate variability, often called HRV, is a measure of how well your nervous system adapts and recovers. A higher HRV means your body can shift more easily between stress and relaxation. This flexibility is a sign of a healthy, resilient nervous system.
When HRV increases, it often means the body is moving out of fight-or-flight mode. It signals a shift toward the parasympathetic state, sometimes called “rest and restore.” In this state, breathing slows, muscles soften, and the mind feels calmer and clearer.
Research has shown that slow, pleasant touch can increase HRV. This suggests that gentle touch helps the nervous system feel safe enough to relax. Rather than forcing the body to release tension, this type of touch invites it to let go naturally.
Reduce Stress-Related Responses
Slow gentle touch + reduced arousal signals: Another study explored how the body responds to slow, gentle touch compared to faster touch. The researchers focused on a special group of nerve fibers called C-tactile afferents, or CTs.
These nerve fibers respond best to slow, light, caress-like touch. This is the kind of touch often used in comforting or caring interactions. CT fibers are closely linked to emotional safety and relaxation, not pain or pressure.
In the study, slow touch activated these calming nerve pathways more than faster touch. The body responded by slowing the heart rate and lowering skin conductance. Skin conductance is a common marker of stress and nervous system arousal.
The study also found that slow touch carried a positive emotional value. People felt more at ease and more open after being exposed to this type of touch. In simple terms, the nervous system learned to associate slow, gentle touch with comfort and safety.
How This Shows Up in Unwind Reset Sessions
In Unwind Reset sessions, our massage therapist uses slow, intentional, gentle touch to support the nervous system’s natural calming response. The pace and pressure are chosen with care, giving the body time to feel safe enough to relax.
This style of touch helps engage calming nerve pathways that respond best to slow, caress-like contact. When these pathways are activated, the nervous system can shift out of stress mode and into a more regulated, restful state. This shift is often reflected in changes like slower heart rate, improved heart rate variability, and reduced physical signs of stress.
Rather than forcing muscles to release, this approach invites the body to soften on its own. Many clients notice their breathing slow, their thoughts quiet, and a sense of heaviness or warmth spread through the body. These responses are signs that the nervous system is settling and restoring balance.
Unwind Reset is not about stimulation or deep pressure. It is about creating the right conditions for calm. By using slow, soothing, attentive touch, each session supports the body’s built-in ability to reset, regulate, and return to ease.
Session Lengths and Pricing
Unwind Reset is offered in any session that is 60 minutes or more, and there is no additional cost!
- 60 Minute Massage – $90
- 75 Minute Massage – $110
- 90 Minute Massage – $130
- 120 Minute Massage – $180
Each session provides focused, attentive care designed to help you leave feeling lighter and more grounded.
How to Book an Unwind Reset ASMR Massage Session
You can book your session HERE. When you select the session length, you then have the option to choose an Unwind Reset massage in the add-on’s section. If you have any questions, or prefer to book over the phone, please call the office at (602) 864-0304.
Are you a new patient? Please fill out our Massage Therapy New Patient Form to get started!
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Unwind Reset is a soft-touch, ASMR-style session focused on the upper back, shoulders, neck, and scalp. It combines light massage with gentle calming techniques that help quiet the mind and allow the body to relax deeply.
If you are looking for a peaceful, restorative experience that supports true relaxation, Unwind Reset offers a simple and deeply calming way to reset.
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