Therapeutic massage involves manipulation of soft tissue structures of the body which prevents and alleviates pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress, and thereby promotes healing and wellness.  It also improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems, by reducing heart rate and blood pressure, increasing blood and lymph flow, and increasing serotonin and endorphin levels in the body.  It may also improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness.

Therapeutic massage utilizes a sequence of strokes, including gliding, kneading, compression, friction, jostling, and percussion, performed by a therapist’s hands and arms directly to the layers of the body’s soft tissue.  Deep breathing or passive and active movement of joints may also be incorporated.

Benefits of Massage:

۰Sedates nervous system

۰Relaxes muscles and reduces spasms

۰Increases joint range of motion

۰Reduces formation of scar tissue

۰Enhances health of skin

۰Strengthens immune system

۰Improves posture

۰Promotes deeper and easier breathing

۰Reduces blood pressure

۰Reduces mental and physical stress

۰Improves quality of sleep

۰Satisfies need for caring, nurturing touch

۰Increases awareness of mind-body connection