Exploring the many benefits of professional massage therapy, reflexology and myofacial release...
Massage therapy and its many related modalities, has sometimes been deemed by the uninformed as just a "special treat" for your body, and not necessarily something that your body needs. The truth is, good professional therapy has many benefits far beyond the simple relaxation it provides. And skillful therapy need not be painful to be effective, but always leave you feeling better and looking forward to your next session.
There are numerous physical and emotional benefits that make getting a great massage less about splurging or pampering, and more about taking better care of your body and actually preventing health problems. The following is a partial list of healthy benefits:
* Tension & anxiety relief
* Relaxation to sooth entire nervous system
* Increased flow of oxygen & nutrients to cells
* Reduced stress hormone cortisol
* Improved blood circulation
* Triggering & cleansing the lymphatic system
* Released endorphins to reduce pain
* Preventing & relieving discomfort of arthritis
* Relieving migraine headaches, muscle aches,
pain, cramps & spasms
* Help variety of common health conditions
i.e.: carpel tunnel, tendinitis, bursitis,
fibromyalgia & sciatica
* Fulfill emotional need for human contact
& nurturing