Intro

What can Therapeutic Massage/Bodywork do for you?

Contrary to the "no pain, no gain" theory, massage not only feels great, it's great for you! Tangible results, according to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), and the Touch Institute for Research in Miami, are amazing in number.

• Deep relaxation and stress reduction
• Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
• Improves circulation of both blood and lymph fluids
• Greater joint flexibility and range of motion
• Can help reduce blood pressure
• Can relieve tension related headaches and eye strain
• Can help improve posture
• Helps nourish skin
• Can help strengthen the immune system
• Helps shorten healing time from muscle, tendon and ligament related injuries
• Induces a relaxed state of alertness
• Increases capacity for clear thinking
• Reduces anxiety
• On average, preemies that are massaged gain over 40% more weight and have shorter hospital stays than those that are not.
• Increases awareness of the mind-body connection, thus creating a sense of well being.
• Can help enhance self-image.
• Can help increase athletic performance
• Can reduce the chance of sports related muscle, tendon and ligament injuries