What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is the hands on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body (muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints) to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress to promote health and wellness. Its effects are both physiological and psychological.

Benefits of Massage

- relaxation and pain reduction through the influence of the nervous system
- increase in blood circulation
- release of restrictions due to tight muscles
- improved respiratory functions
- stimulation of the immune system
- improves lymphatic movement to break up and release toxins
- decreases stress and anxiety
- helps with depression
- rejuvenates the body and mind
- promotes an overall sense of well being

Conditions Treated by Massage Therapy

- stress
- sleeplessness
- muscle spasms / cramps
- headaches / migraines
- whiplash
- aching joints / arthritis
- fibromyalgia
- repetitive stress injuries
- discomforts of pregnancy
- chronic / acute pain
- TMJ syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome