therapeutics

massage therapy and related bodywork modalities can beneficially affect the physical, mental, and emotional health of the recipient. benefits are clinically proven to increase with the frequency of treatment.

physical benefits

• helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
• helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
• alleviates discomfort during pregnancy
• fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments
• reduces pain and swelling
• reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
• reduces muscle spasms
• provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
• enhances athletic performance
• promotes deeper and easier breathing
• improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
• reduces blood pressure and strengthens the immune system
• helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
• enhances the health and nourishment of skin
• improves posture
• post operative rehabilitation

mental benefits

• fosters peace of mind
• promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
• helps relieve mental stress
• improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
• enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

emotional benefits

• satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
• fosters a feeling of well-being
• reduces levels of anxiety
• creates body awareness