Brenda Boyle, owner and head masseuse of Whole Health Massage, is ready to help locals get rid of their holiday stress, one session at a time.

Boyle is a former social worker and counselor who has translated her love for helping others to some quality relaxation time. Though she specializes in Swedish-style massages, any visitors to the Huntington Avenue location has a variety of other options to boost their happiness and well-being. Deep tissue, LaStone and ashiatsu techniques are only the prominent options Boyle offers.

Boyle, with the help of her sister Kristin, have honed in on all of these positive benefits and hope to help as many people as possible.

"Helping people has always been my greatest interest, and massage therapy provides the greatest rewards," Brenda said of her career change from counselor to masseuse.

The entire mission of Whole Health Massage, is to "offer a relaxing and positive environment where clients can enjoy professional massage therapy that promotes holistic health—meaning integrating the needs of the mind, body and spirit," she added.

To enhance the healing potential, Whole Health Massage offers sessions in 30 minute intervals up to an hour and a half while clients are surrounded by soothing music, aromatherapy candles and, if so desired, their pets. Additionally, the business offers corporate options for companies seeking to boost employee productivity, couple massages, and home-based massages for those who are more comfortable outside of the business' location.

More importantly, residents with a regular "9 to 5" job have no reason to fret missed opportunities. Whole Health Massage remains open until 8 p.m. on weeknights to guarantee spaces for those seeking refuge from the daily grind.

Besides the obvious benefits of releasing endorphins and thus reducing stress and pain, clients are guaranteed to gain more than that. Lower blood pressure, improved circulation, better spinal alignment and improved alertness have all been pinpointed by major organizations like the National Institute of Health as a bonus of getting a regular massage.