Massage Therapy

Virtually every system of the body is affected by massage, accelerating your body’s own natural ability to heal itself 

Skeletal system: Improved circulation of blood brings oxygen and nutrients to the bones, reducing joint stiffness and pain. As the muscles become more flexible, joint movement increases.

Muscular system: Massage relaxes and stretches muscles, increasing muscular flexibility. Muscles tired by exercise are more quickly restored by massage than by rest.

Nervous system: Soothing massage can provide relief from nervous irritability and stress-related conditions such as insomnia and tension headaches. When used energetically to stimulate, massage may relieve lethargy and fatigue.

Circulation system: Improves the flow of blood, helping poor circulation. This is especially useful for anyone who is immobile.

Lymphatic system: Helps clear the body of of waste products and, through the nervous system, can boost the immune system.

Respiratory system: By releasing the chest and diaphragm and improving chest wall mobility, massage facilitates deeper, easier and slower breathing.

Digestive system: Massage aids relaxation and therefore can improve the movement of food and waste products through the digestive system.

Female reproductive system: Menstrual symptoms can be alleviated by the relaxing effects of massage, as can menopausal symptoms.