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Massage Therapy

Conditions Massage May Benefit

• Headaches
• Low-back pain
• Neck and other muscular pain
• Poor Circulation
• Stress and depression
• Prevention of short term and long term illness
• Increased work productivity

Why Massage?

Everyone knows that massage feels great – that it brings on deep relaxation and releases tension. But did you know that massage also:

• Promotes relaxation by calming the central nervous system
• Increased blood and lymph circulation
• Relieves mental and physical fatigue
• Improves athletic performance
• Nourishes the skin
• Relieves pain
• Speeds recovery from injuries and surgery
• Stimulates the immune system
• Increases red and white blood cell production
• Heightens body awareness
• Improves digestion, assimilation and elimination
• Increases joint mobility and flexibility
• Can eliminate calf cramps and other muscle spasms

Purpose of Massage

Massage therapy can help with negative physiological, mechanical, and psychological effects attributed to situations that cause a metabolic imbalance within the soft tissues. Once this balance is reached, on-going routine massage can help maintain it.

Massage Effects

When properly performed, massage can bring about relaxation, relief from pain, reduction of certain types of edema (swelling), and increased range of motion. Through massage, stimulation is provided to the receptors of the skin and the underlying tissues. Massage stretches and lengthens tissue and increases venous and lymphatic flow within the body, thereby promoting healthy functioning.

Each technique can be a full body or a specific area treatment; you may also request a combination of treatments.

Swedish is generally the best option if your goal is to decrease mental/emotional stress.

Deep Tissue is designed to increase arterial blood flow to an area. It is deeper than a Swedish massage and capable of breaking up connective tissue adhesions.

Neuromuscular is the most advanced type of massage available. It works best with more chronic conditions where there are numerous trigger points and connective tissue adhesions present. NMT is designed to eliminate pain caused by these conditions.

Reflexology is based on the principle that reflexes in the feet correspond to every point, gland and organ of the body. It relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related areas of the body.

Hot Stone is a complete body, mind and soul treatment. It promotes a profound comforting affect while increasing circulation, lymph flow, speeding metabolism and releasing toxins.