Benefits
Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Physically relaxes the body
- Calms the nervous system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces heart rate
- Slows respiration
- Stretches connective tissue
- Reduces chronic pain
- Improves skin and muscle tone
- Speeds the removal of metabolic waste
- Relieves tired and aching muscles
- Stimulates the release of endorphins
- Relieves cramps and muscle spasms
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Promotes deeper more effective breathing
- Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
- Speeds recovery from illness and injury
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces swelling and scarring
- Improves posture
- Reduces tension headaches
- Increases tissue metabolism
- Decreases muscular deterioration
Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Reduces mental stress
- Promotes better sleep
- Calms a bad temper
- Induces mental relaxation
- Improves concentration
- Increased mental clarity, alertness, and creativity
Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Helps us feel cared about, appreciated and loved
- Increases feelings of safety and openness
- Provides opportunity for emotional release
