In this episode we debunk common massage myths—like the idea that massage "flushes toxins" or must be painful to be effective—and explain the real physiological benefits such as reduced muscle tension, relaxation, and improved sleep.

We also emphasize professional boundaries: massage is a therapeutic service, and both clients and therapists must communicate and respect safety, consent, and dignity during care.

In this episode, Corey Proffitt-Boyd, a nationally board-certified massage therapist, debunks the myth that effective massage must be painful. He explains how the nervous system responds to pain, why gentler techniques often produce better results, and how trust and relaxation enhance healing.

Learn practical insights about different massage methods, the emotional as well as physical benefits of therapeutic touch, and why caring for your body is a valuable investment in long-term wellness.

In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores how our bodies silently store stress and tension long before our minds notice it, explaining common signs like tight shoulders, headaches, jaw clenching, and back pain. He shows how emotional and physical stress trigger the same responses and how the body compensates until pain appears.

Corey shares simple, practical habits—slower breathing, regular movement, short stretches, and nightly body check-ins—to help listeners notice and release tension. He closes with a five-minute bedtime challenge to ask what your body needs and begin the process of recovery.

In this episode of Feel Better Today, Corey Proffitt-Boyd, LMT, BCTMB invites you to choose one small, sustainable habit—like drinking more water, moving a little each day, getting extra sleep, or checking in with your body—to improve your health. The focus is on consistency rather than perfection.

By repeating one manageable change, listeners can quietly build better energy, less tension, and improved well-being over time.

In this first episode, host Corey Proffitt-Boyd introduces the podcast’s mission: practical, evidence-informed ways to improve everyday health by listening to your body. Drawing on years as a massage therapist, he highlights how pain and tension are messages, and how small consistent changes—sleep, movement, stress management, and massage—can meaningfully improve quality of life.

The episode closes with a simple invitation: pause for one minute to notice where you hold tension and begin building awareness—the first step toward feeling better.