Benefits of Massage

It has long been documented that the human touch has the power to heal and is a natural and instinctive reaction to pain and stress. 

We now have scientific proof of the many benefits of massage, which range from treating chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing stresses and tensions of today’s hectic lifestyle. It has been estimated that 80-90% of disease is stress related with more and more people becoming overwhelmed with the demands and pressures of modern life.

These pressures can weigh heavily on us, making us feel run down, exhausted and agitated and can lead to serious illness and disease if measures aren’t taken to combat the stress and to restore balance to our body and mind.

Having a massage does more than just relax you.  Specific physiological & psychological changes occur which help the body to detoxify and heal itself and can lead to numerous benefits:

Massage improves

• muscle tone

• suppleness

• joint flexibility

• posture

• circulation

• lymphatic flow

• skin tone

• immune system

• digestion

• concentration

• self esteem

• energy of body & mind

Massage relieves

• muscle soreness

• muscle stiffness

• anxiety

• depression

• physical & mental tension 

• stress

• high blood pressure

• circulatory problems

• arthritis

• sinus problems

• repetitive strain injuries

• sports related injuries

• fatigue

• spasms & cramps

• pain

• insomnia