Many people still picture massage tables when they hear the word bodywork. But the field looks very different now. Assisted stretching studios, mobility coaches, somatic therapists, and recovery specialists all fall under the same broad category, and many work independently or out of shared wellness spaces.

Today’s bodywork sessions are very different from what many people think of as traditional massage therapy. You might get a client who comes in after a hard gym workout and wants deep stretching, mobility work, muscle recovery, and hands-on treatment all in one session. Some want techniques they have seen on TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram. Many clients[...]