Feel the need to escape from the hectic rush of your busy life?

Those in the mood to relax and rejuvenate their body and mind may want to schedule an appointment with Massage Therapy by Roxanne Neri.Located at 320 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton, the business has been in operation since October, and shares space with Hair Designs by Linda Pereira, and Halls of Horror.A massage therapist since 1998, Neri, of Danielsville, began in the Northern Lehigh community, where she had a business from 1998-2006.Neri has taken over 1,100 hours of massage and bodywork training throughout the past 16 years, and has assisted in the healing process of hundreds of clients."I am proud to reopen my massage business and dedicate my time and efforts to helping people rediscover their health and well-being," Neri said. "I believe that with our busy lifestyles, constant interruptions, and chaotic schedules, we could all use some time to just relax and renew."Neri is trained and licensed in a variety of massage modalities such as deep tissue (Swedish massage); reflexology (detailed foot massage); Reiki (energy bodywork); and Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian body work).A deep tissue massage is designed to relieve pain and muscle tension throughout the body. This type of massage is extremely beneficial because it reaches the deepest layer of muscles, fascia (connective tissue surrounding the joints) and tendons. The goal in deep tissue massage is to break down adhesions (tense areas within the muscle), which are very important to address because they cause pain, inflammation, and limit motion of the muscles and joints.Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands that thereby send reflexive sensation throughout the nerves to different areas of the body.Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. A session can present a lot of different feelings, from a feeling of warmth, soothing, cooling, tingling sensation, to an emotional release of whatever may be just beneath the surface.Lomi Lomi is a firm yet soothing massage like an ocean wave moving over the body, using just a forearm and coconut oil to provide a hypnotic, yet wonderful state of being. Minimal draping is involved, which allows the therapist to use long, sweeping movements throughout the entire massage, which is set to native Hawaiian and Polynesian music for a one-of-a-kind island experience.Neri offers a soothing, yet therapeutic massage in a comfortable and secluded setting."Massage can drastically improve the physiological effects of stress, and can overall increase your well-being," she said.