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Here is what a session looks like, what to expect, and how it differs from Reiki. https://blog.jjukurispa.com/massage-for-neck-and-shoulder-tension https://blog.jjukurispa.com/massage-for-neck-and-shoulder-tension Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT Massage & Bodywork Persistent neck and shoulder tension is a load problem, not a knot problem. What actually causes it, and which massage services target it directly. https://blog.jjukurispa.com/myofascial-release-explained https://blog.jjukurispa.com/myofascial-release-explained Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT Massage & Bodywork Myofascial release addresses restrictions in the connective tissue system rather than the muscle itself. Slow, sustained, and a genuinely different experience. https://blog.jjukurispa.com/chromotherapy-color-light-therapy https://blog.jjukurispa.com/chromotherapy-color-light-therapy Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT Sauna & Recovery Chromotherapy uses coloured light as part of the sauna experience. 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