The Benefits of Massage
Massage and Bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and discomfort, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture, and over time reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and create an overall sense of well-being.1
Massage Therapy Can...
- Reduce Muscle Stiffness
- Increase Blood Circulation
- Better Lymph Circulation
- Increase Levels of Dopamine in the Brain
- Overtime, Reduce Blood Pressure
- Relieve Tension Headaches
- Revitalize Healthy Skin
- Calm the Mind and Spirit
- Aid in Grief Therapy
MASSAGE CAN ALSO REDUCE CORTISOL, THE STRESS HORMONE THAT CAN CAUSE INFLAMATION IN THE BODY. OVER TIME, CORTISOL
MAY CAUSE LEARNING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AS CORTISOL IS ALSO FOUND IN THE BRAIN DURING TIMES OF PROLONGED STRESS.
Massage Therapy can also provide you with safe, appropriate, nurturing touch, while reducing stress, relaxing tense muscles and increasing body awareness.
The Benefits of Reflexology
- Relieves Stress form the Inside Out
- Improves Circulation
- Increases Lymphatic Flow
- Unblocks Nerve Impulse Pathways
- All Working Together Toward Helping the Body to Heal Itself
- Restores Balance to Vital Energies
- May Detect Early warning Signs that the Body is Struggling
People of all ages can benefit from reflexology sessions. Reflexology has a long history of promoting relaxation and healing. In the last 2 weeks of pregnancy can help turn the baby and increase blood flow to the pelvic area for an easier birth for both mother and child.
Benefits of Lymphatic Massage
- Reduces swelling
- Reduces inflammation
- Recent injury
- Reduces scar tissue
- Stimulates the circulation and production of white blood-cells
- Promotes healthy skin
This therapy cannot cure or treat any illness. After all bodywork it is important to drink plenty of water to get things flowing
Benefits of Myofascia Massage
- Helps unwind stress holding patterns in muscles
- Make a nice contrast to deep massage in every other session
- Clients sensitive to touch
- May help repetitive use injuries
Myofascia Massage is a very light massage that involves a gentle pulling of tissue to help unwind the muscle below. The sessions last about 1 hour and are very relaxing.
1Copyrighted by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals 2005