Jared Merkley, LMT CPT

09/05/2026

Are you reading this while slouching? (Go ahead, sit up straight—we all do it!)

If you spend your days working at a desk, driving, or scrolling on your phone, you probably know the feeling: a nagging ache between your shoulder blades and a stubborn, tight knot at the base of your neck.

In my world, we call this Upper Cross Syndrome.

When we lean forward for hours at a time, two things happen at once:

The Front Tightens: Your chest muscles shorten and pull your shoulders forward.

The Back Overworks: Your mid-back muscles get overstretched and weak, losing the structural stamina to fight gravity.

Next thing you know, you have chronic trigger points, tension headaches, and exhaustion by 3:00 PM.

As both a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Personal Trainer, I treat this from two essential angles: release and rebuild.

Massage acts as the reset button—opening up that locked, tight chest tension and soothing the aching mid-back. From there, targeted strength training anchors the change, waking up and reinforcing those weak back muscles so they can actually support your posture.

You can't stretch away a weakness, and you can't strengthen a locked muscle. You need both to break the cycle.

If your back and neck are constantly shouting at you, let's stop managing the symptoms and fix the root cause.

Drop a comment below or send me a DM if you're ready to get your posture back to feeling loose, strong, and balanced! 💆‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

06/23/2026

11/30/2024

Treat yourself, or someone you love for the holidays! Give them the gift of wellness and relaxation with the promotion! Offering Massage Therapy, Stretch Therapy, and in-home Personal Training, you or your loved ones will definitely not regret it!

09/07/2024

Take advantage of this offer! Don’t allow that nagging pain to continue to limit your mobility and inhibit the quality of life. Get the treatment you deserve and take the next step towards a better sense of well being 🙌🏻

08/27/2024

It’s almost September and the books are filling! Be sure to schedule in advance to get your preferred time/date locked in!

Maintaining physical well-being is essential for a balanced life, and longevity. Massage and stretch therapy services are designed to alleviate tension, enhance flexibility, and promote relaxation, helping clients recover from daily stresses and physical exertion. Coupled with personalized training programs, these services empower you to achieve your fitness goals, improve strength, and boost overall health. Together, they not only enhance physical performance but also foster a greater sense of well-being, allowing you to move through life with ease and vitality. Invest in yourself, and experience the transformative benefits of holistic wellness!

07/02/2024

I encourage all who struggle with this to DM, Call, or Text me. You’ll get a FREE, no obligation consultation on how I can help you reduce pain, and improve your strength, posture, and mobility. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals!

07/01/2024

Happy July everyone! Let’s welcome the month with a better sense of wellness in mind! Here is my upcoming availability for the week. Please feel free to reach out anytime via Call or Text to schedule or with any questions you may have.

Let’s have a safe, healthy 4th of July!

05/30/2024

The Summer hours are back! Above are my updated operating hours. I will be closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Space within the open days will be limited so make sure to book now!

Whether you’re looking for pain relief, strength, mobility, or just to relax, hit me up for all of your wellness needs!