What is massage therapy?

Massage is one of the oldest healing modalities. Many ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians believed in the therapeutic benefits of massage and used it to treat many ailments. 

Massage therapy is the practice of kneading and manipulating soft tissues in the body to improve health and well being. It is a form of manual therapy where you hold, move and apply pressure to muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue and skin. 

On a regular basis, massage therapy can be helpful for both the body and mind. 

Physical benefits include:

• Reducing muscle soreness or chronic pain

• Improving circulation and immune function 

• Lowering heart rate and blood pressure 

• Alleviating stiffness of the joints 

• Improving posture. 

Mental advantages include:

• Reducing stress and anxiety 

• Promoting relaxation 

• Helping to quiet the mind 

• Enhancing  mood 

• Increasing energy 

In this busy world I believe self care is a must. It is hard to provide nurturing for others when we are not balanced in mind, body and spirit ourselves. Book your appointment today and begin your path to well being.