Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic Massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and to promote health and wellness. Massage therapy improves the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness.

Benefits of Massage Therapy Include:
. Massage is very effective in the relief of pain and discomfort, whether due to a particular health disorder or to chronic stress.
. Massage increases blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, which helps remove waste and toxins from muscles.
. Massage seems to cause a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate due to reflex effects through the sympathetic nervous system. . Reflex effects include muscle relaxation, relief of spasms and cramps and increased range of motion.
. A decrease in anxiety, tension and fatigue, along with the enhancement of a general sense of well-being is also a benefit of receiving a massage.

Massage Therapy and Stress Reduction
Prolonged periods of stress can subconsciously affect many systems of the body.
Stress has been shown to aggravate, or even cause, such problems as heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, memory loss and decreased immune function.
Massage therapy is one of the best antidotes for stress.
Massage boosts the body's immune system, which can become compromised from extended periods of stress. Tension can build up in the muscles, causing a decrease in circulation and nutrient delivery to tissues.
Manipulation of the soft tissue decreases muscular tension, increases removal of metabolic waste and promotes nutrient delivery to healing tissue.
With a therapeutic massage, stress can be significantly reduced. This, in turn, will increase energy, improve your outlook on life, and in the process boost your immune system function