‘From the chin up'

So much of our existence takes place from the shoulders up. So why don't we pay more attention to that area of our bodies?

Local massage therapist Reni Fairman asked herself that question two years ago before attending a class in New York City. The class was a training course on Champissage, an Indian massage technique that focuses on the head, neck and shoulders.

“So many people walk around and live from the chin up,” said Fairman, who practices from Head West Salon and Spa in Auburn. “If you can relax right there, the rest of the body just kind of follows. And the more you can let go, the more you can connect with yourself.”