Facts about Massage

Massage is a uniquely personal experience of being touched in a safe, positive, non-sexual, and nurturing way. Touch is a basic need that connects us with others, and to ourselves. Massage is a safe place to experience this positive touch and to reconnect with your body and emotions. Massage therapy on a regular basis is an excellent preventative health care measure. Research has shown the following potential benefits of therapeutic massage:

• Increases blood & lymph circulation
  
• Pain reduction
  
• Improves immune function
  
• Improves flexibility
  
• Improves energy
  
• Calms the nervous system
  
• Decreases blood pressure
  
• Reduces swelling & scarring
• Increases range of motion in joints
  
• Promotes better sleep
  
• Promotes deeper, more effective breathing
  
• Increases mental & emotional wellbeing
  
• Enhances body awareness
  
• Aids in emotional & trauma release
  
• Facilitates deep relaxation