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Benefits of Massage

Massage provides relief to people of all ages, from infants to seniors, and from all walks of life. Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions common ailments, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which, sccording to research, accounts for 80%-90% of illness.

How does it work?

Bodywork offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach, based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Treating the Body

Massage has many physiological effects, such as:

• Increasing circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.

• Stimulating the lymph system, the body’s natural defence, against toxins.

• Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles.

• Reducing spasms and cramping.

• Increasing joint flexibility.

• Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.

• Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller.

• Reducing post-surgery adhesions and reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing has occurred.

• Improving range of motion and decreasing discomfort for patients with low back pain.

• Relieving pain for headache and migraine sufferers and decreasing the need for medication.

• Providing exercise and stretching for muscles and reducing shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.

Treating the Mind

• Assists mental focus and performance.

• Releases stress and fatigue.

• Improves sense of well-being.

• Increases concentration levels.

• Creates greater awareness of ones self.

• Allows the mind to rest.

• Promotes positive moods.

• Helps the mind to restore clarity.

Treating the Spirit

Massage also provides another therapeutic component largely absent in today’s world: tactile stimulation or, more simply, touch. What can loving touch do spiritually? As a therapist carefully unwinds a client’s stressed and tired muscles, the therapist may very well be unwinding the pent-up emotions that one does not always have time to process in the middle of the day.

The feeling of being touched in a safe, caring, compassionate manner can be a very powerful experience, reminding the client that she or he is not alone in the world. As studies continue to reveal the link between physical, mental and emotional health, the effects of massage will be further documented. However, one need only experience a good massage to know its benefit to body, mind and soul.

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