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Massage Benefits

Massage therapy can be a powerful tool in your wellbeing plan.

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Massage is one of the oldest healing arts. Today, the benefits of massage are mostly scientifically proven, varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, fatigue, high blood pressure, immunity suppression, reducing inflammation in the body, smoking cessation, depression, and more. Massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to illness and disease.

Regardless of the adjectives assigned to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons it is sought (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful tool in your wellbeing plan.

Physical Benefits

  • Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
  • Reduces muscle spasms
  • Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing
  • Reduce inflammation in the body
  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Improves the condition of the body’s largest organ, the skin (e.g elasticiy and texture)
  • Promotes tissue regeneration
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Helps relieve tension-related headaches
  • Improves posture
  • Helps overcome feelings of fatigue
  • Aids sleep

Mental Benefits

  • Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
  • Helps relieve mental and physical stress
  • Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
  • Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional Benefits

  • Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
  • Reduces levels of anxiety and depression
  • Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
  • Promotes a feeling of well-being
  • Increases awareness of mind-body connection and body awareness
  • Increases self esteem and self worth