What is massage?

Body work date back to the dawn of humanity and many different styles of body manipulation  have developed.  All with the aim to release dis-ease and chronic patterns of tension in the body; from musculoskeletal to emotional problem.  The body operates as a total integrated system so just treatment of the site of pain in most cases is not sufficient.  The immediate and long-term benefits of massage are numerous and depend on the individual. 

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Benefits of therapeutic touch?  The Four R's

Relief of all kinds of musculoskeletal tension

Reduction of musculoskeletal injuries

Recovery from training session /or injury; for improved quality of performance (whether in competition/training or life)

Relaxation and stress relief

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some Benefits of regular massage?

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Assist with shorter, easier labour for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
• Ease medication dependence.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
• Relieve migraine pain.

Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits

Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be and how youthful you'll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health.  Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

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