There are many clinically supported, healthy ways to reduce stress, and we intentionally layer them together. Research consistently shows that combining physical, emotional, and mental relaxation techniques is far more effective than relying on a single method. Chronic stress lives in the body, and true recovery requires meeting it there—with gentleness, safety, and consistency.

For many of our clients, learning self-care feels unfamiliar. Not because you failed to learn it—but because life required survival first. Years of accumulated stress, trauma, and self-criticism can make relaxation feel unnatural at the beginning. That’s normal. And it’s something we are deeply experienced in supporting.

At Deslongchamps Recovery, we understand that asking your body to relax after long periods of stress can feel uncomfortable or even threatening. That’s why we don’t start with extremes. While yoga and meditation are available—and proven to reduce cortisol, improve emotional regulation, and increase long-term resilience—we recognize they can feel like a big leap at first.

So we begin where your body can say yes.

Our approach is rooted in evidence-based relaxation therapies, many of which are shown in studies to:

Lower stress hormones such as cortisol

Improve sleep quality and immune function

Reduce anxiety and muscle tension

Support emotional regulation and trauma recovery

Restore a sense of safety and calm in the nervous system

You may experience relaxation through:

Therapeutic Massages
Shown to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and activate the parasympathetic (rest-and-restore) nervous system.

Hot Tubs & Hot, Relaxing Baths
Warm water immersion has been proven to reduce stress, ease joint pain, and promote deep relaxation similar to meditation.

Sitting by the Water
Exposure to natural water environments (“blue space”) is associated with lower anxiety, improved mood, and mental clarity.

Guided Relaxation Therapy
Clinically supported techniques that gently guide your mind and body into a relaxed, regulated state.

Curated Relaxing Music
Music therapy has measurable effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and emotional regulation.

Restorative Naps
Intentional rest supports brain healing, emotional balance, and physical recovery.

Whatever your body finds relaxing—we honor and incorporate. This is not about forcing change. It’s about creating an environment where change happens naturally because you feel safe, cared for, and supported.

You have already done something brave by choosing recovery again. We know how frightening it can feel to let go of an old version of yourself—even one that no longer serves you. At Deslongchamps Recovery, we surround you with comfort, compassion, and proven healing practices so your nervous system can finally exhale.

Here, relaxation isn’t a luxury.
It’s a foundation for lasting recovery.