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HONORING
SMALL BUSINESSES Woodhouse Spa

The Restorative Power of Routine:

Why Self-Care Matters More with Age

Erica Davenport, owner

n Lubbock, wellness has a slower says. “It’s about keeping up with the and postural stability—all critical
rhythm. It’s the morning walk before routines that help them move, sleep, components of mobility and balance as
Ithe sun gets too high, the neighbor and feel good. The relationships we’ve we age.
who waves from across the fence, the built over the years are the heart of our
familiar face at the coffee shop who work. These guests have truly become In a meta-analysis of clinical trials,
remembers how you take your coffee. family.” massage lowered blood pressure by an
For nearly two decades, Woodhouse Spa average of 7.39 mm Hg systolic and
has quietly become part of that rhythm, That same philosophy now shapes how 5.04 mm Hg diastolic, levels comparable
a local place where comfort and care Woodhouse Spa is marking its milestone to some first-line lifestyle interventions
intersect. year. On October 16, Davenport and for hypertension. Another study of
her team hosted "Cheers to 17 Years" — adults over sixty found that a single
When owner Erica Davenport opened a community celebration that honors 60-minute massage improved balance
Woodhouse Spa 17 years ago, her vision loyal guests and celebrates the role and produced a significant drop in
encompassed far more than resort- Woodhouse continues to play in helping blood pressure, helping reduce the risk
style luxury. Unquestionably, every people feel their best. of falls.
Woodhouse experience is defined by
comfort, detail, and indulgence; but her The Science Behind Massage and The CDC reports that one in four
true focus is on how that luxury can Mobility Americans over age 65— about 14
restore people’s lives: helping guests feel Massage therapy has long been million people—experience a fall
well, stay active, and find calm in the associated with relaxation, but its most each year, making it the leading cause
midst of busy days. of injury among older adults. By
powerful benefits may be physical. improving circulation, easing muscle
“For so many of our longtime guests, Research shows that regular massage tension, and enhancing proprioception
this isn’t about indulgence,” Davenport improves blood flow, joint flexibility, (the body’s sense of movement and

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