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