:: Massage Benefits ::

Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.

It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury.

Massage therapists work to improve the circulation of blood through the body and to speed the removal of metabolic waste products from muscles. Their skilled kneading increases the flexibility of muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues. Some people visit a massage therapist to relieve pain or to warm up before a sporting event. Others just use it to help them relax and reduce stress.

Enhance general relaxation
Reduce muscular tension and associated discomfort
Reduce anxiety
Improved sleep
Increase feelings of well-being
Enhance tissue elasticity and flexibility
Increase range of motion in joints
Relax tight muscles
Relieve muscle aches and stiffness
Speed up recovery from exercise
Promote well nourished healthy skin
Improve circulation of blood and lymph
Improve immune system functioning
Improve energy flow