Various independent case studies show that massage therapy is a highly effective treatment for relieving muscle aches and pain, soothing anxiety and depression, improving sleep, boosting immunity and reducing headaches. Massage is also noninvasive, can produce timely results and is more cost-effective than most other treatments for chronic low-back pain in addition to being beneficial in counteracting postural imbalances, which is a common pain issue for anyone who sits for long periods of time.

“Massage therapy’s proven benefits are further enhanced by combining them with specialized modalities that promote deeper relaxation and healing,” says Stephen Williams at Gulf Shores Massage and Bodywork, where clients can experience the deep relaxation and healing that takes place when services such as intuitive sound therapy and energy work are incorporated into regular massage sessions.

Located in the Gulf Island Building at 613 Gulf Shores Parkway (just six blocks from the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama), Gulf Shores Massage and Bodywork offers a clean, comfortable setting for deep relaxation and healing. Sessions are personally customized using a combination of Swedish, therapeutic, medical, deep tissue or sports massage therapy techniques supplemented with assisted stretching and joint mobilizations when needed. Soothing sound therapy and revitalizing energy modalities can also be included at no additional cost by request.

“I’m passionate about helping my clients reach their personal health goals through effective massage therapy and bodywork, and I continually incorporate new techniques and modalities into my practice. I’m also a certified medical massage practitioner trained to treat, alleviate and help correct painful conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and frozen shoulder,” says Williams, who provided professional massage therapy for six years in the Memphis area before moving to the Gulf Coast earlier this year.

To set himself apart from other massage therapists, Williams offers specialized services at no extra charge when requested. Complimentary aromatherapy, glide cupping, sound therapy and Reiki energy are all available. In addition, new clients receive a standard $10 discount on first sessions and there are discounted membership plans for clients who want to save on regular monthly sessions to maintain optimum health. Gulf Shores Massage and Bodywork gift cards are available on the website.