Priscilla Benvenuti LMT

Priscilla Benvenuti LMT Whether you’re looking for therapeutic massage or just need to relax and unwind, I’m here to help.
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I use medium to firm pressure with a slow, mindful approach to relieve tension, support your nervous system, and help you feel better in your body.

The body really does keep score.Stress can show up physically through jaw tension, tight shoulders, headaches, shallow b...
05/20/2026

The body really does keep score.

Stress can show up physically through jaw tension, tight shoulders, headaches, shallow breathing, trouble sleeping, muscle tension, and more.

One of the reasons massage can feel so relieving is because when the body has been stuck in stress mode for so long, sometimes it just needs help slowing down for a little while 🤍

May special 🤍 For all the moms and teachers If your neck and shoulders have been bothering you or you just need a litt...
04/17/2026

May special 🤍

For all the moms and teachers

If your neck and shoulders have been bothering you or you just need a little time to slow down, this is a 45 minute session focused right where most people hold tension

I’ll also have a few small take home gifts from other local small businesses while you’re here 🤍

$70
Available all May

Message me or book online to grab a spot

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍Just a little appreciation for the amazing women who support my small business and trus...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

Just a little appreciation for the amazing women who support my small business and trust me with their care. I’m truly grateful for each of you.

Link to gift cards in my bio.

Happy Thanksgiving from my table to yours. So thankful for God, my family, and every client who supports me.
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from my table to yours. So thankful for God, my family, and every client who supports me.

Cold weather makes your body work a little harder. Muscles tighten, circulation slows, and your nervous system stays on ...
10/29/2025

Cold weather makes your body work a little harder. Muscles tighten, circulation slows, and your nervous system stays on guard.

Massage helps bring everything back into balance. It warms the muscles, calms stress, and helps your body feel like itself again.

✨ November Specials Are Here ✨I’m sharing them a little early so you can plan ahead and grab your favorite day and time ...
10/14/2025

✨ November Specials Are Here ✨

I’m sharing them a little early so you can plan ahead and grab your favorite day and time before the schedule fills up 🍂

They start November 1st, but you can book ahead now through my booking site or message me if you’d like to hold a specific date in November.

All the details are in the post, including the Black Friday Week special

November usually fills up fast, so this is a great time to lock in your spot.

Year THREE ✨I’m so thankful for all of you who’ve supported me and this little massage business over the past three year...
08/01/2025

Year THREE ✨

I’m so thankful for all of you who’ve supported me and this little massage business over the past three years. I didn’t know where it would take me. I just knew I wanted to help people feel better in their bodies. Because of you, I get to keep doing what I love. Truly grateful🫶

To say thank you, I’m giving away two free 60 minute massages. One for you and one for someone you care about. Details are in the post 🤍

✨ What Do Cupping Colors Mean?Cupping marks are not bruises. They’re a normal response to gentle suction and increased b...
07/14/2025

✨ What Do Cupping Colors Mean?

Cupping marks are not bruises. They’re a normal response to gentle suction and increased blood flow under the skin.

The color that shows up after your session gives us insight into what’s going on beneath the surface like how well blood is flowing or where tension or inflammation might be hanging out.

These marks don’t hurt and usually fade within a few days. Here’s what the colors can tell us:

Lack of Stagnation (No Change)
Usually very pale or blends with your natural skin tone. May show up when circulation is weak or energy is low. These areas might need more support like better blood or lymph flow.

Healthy Blood Circulation
Usually light pink or soft mauve.
A healthy response. This usually means good circulation and little to no stagnation. These marks fade quickly and show that your system is flowing well.

Red or Brown (Moderate Stagnation)
Often shows up as medium red, rusty brown, or reddish-purple. This color often means moderate stagnation. It shows up in muscles that are tight sore or overused.

Dark Purple or Deep Red (Severe Stagnation)
Usually deep maroon, wine-colored, or dark purple. These darker colors can mean old or stubborn stagnation. Places where your body has held onto tension or inflammation for a while. It may take a few sessions to fully clear out.

Excess Dampness (Possible Inflammation)
Speckled or dot-like, ranging from pink to brown. This can point to toxin buildup or lymph congestion. It means your body is trying to release what it doesn’t need through the skin.

Toxin Accumulation
Often blotchy, muddy red, or uneven dark shades. Usually linked to heat or inflammation. This can show up in areas of recent stress or injury. Your body is working to cool and repair that spot.

A Few Quick Things to Know:

• Darker marks often mean more stagnation
• Lighter marks usually mean better flow
• Cupping helps your body heal by increasing circulation easing tension reducing inflammation and supporting detox
• Marks fade in 3 to 7 days sometimes longer if more stagnation is present

Curious About the Science?

• Suction pressure and color depth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19489497
• Local blood flow changes after cupping: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7793847
• Ecchymosis from cupping (not bruising): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26891653
• Boulder Sports Clinic color guide: https://bouldersportsclinic.com/cupping-therapy-marks-explained
• The Middle Wellness: https://themiddlewellness.com/what-do-your-cupping-marks-mean
• SOHMA Integrative Health Center: https://www.sohma.org/what-do-cupping-marks-mean
• NIH cupping overview: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3561196

Travel might feel relaxing, but your body goes through more than you think. Long stretches of sitting mess with circulat...
06/20/2025

Travel might feel relaxing, but your body goes through more than you think. Long stretches of sitting mess with circulation and posture, which is why you might feel swollen, stiff, or out of sync afterward.

In Chinese medicine, this kind of stillness is thought to block energy flow, especially through the hips and legs. That heaviness you feel? It’s your body holding tension the only way it knows how.

Massage helps bring everything back into balance, improving blood flow, easing strain, and helping you feel like yourself again.

Massage isn’t just about sore muscles.It’s one of the few things that supports both your body and your mind.It can help ...
05/06/2025

Massage isn’t just about sore muscles.
It’s one of the few things that supports both your body and your mind.

It can help lower cortisol (your stress hormone), boost serotonin and dopamine (your feel good chemicals), and calm the nervous system by activating the vagus nerve.

(Field, 2010 – Touch Research Institute
Moyer et al., 2004 – Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)

In simpler terms, it helps you breathe deeper, feel safer, and come back to yourself when life feels heavy.

“You don’t have to feel ready. You just have to start.”—

This is your reminder that rest is productive, and massage helps you get there.

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42 3rd Street NW
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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