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The BENEFITS
of Healing Massage
All massages are
given to your specific needs:
Simply put massage
feels good. The reason it does is
manifold and becomes obvious to the
client once they have experienced a
bodywork session. Generally the
benefits of include pain relief,
muscle relaxation and an overall
sense of rejuvenation and
well-being. The way that I like to
describe how I feel after a massage
is that “I feel new.” If I had been
fatigued or tired, I feel refreshed
after a massage. If I had been
stressed or worried, I have a new
perspective on life and feel
lighter. One thing that is certain,
with the stress of everyday life
increasing, relaxation is becoming
more critical to enjoying life and
operating at an optimal level. To
get the most effect from massage
therapy, receiving massage regularly
is important. Consider it in the
same light as we so with our
automobiles: regular maintenance
insures the longevity and
performance of the vehicle. Why
would we not regard our own body in
the same light? The list of
documented benefits for massage
includes, but is not limited to the
following: |
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Relieves stress
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Reduces pain
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Increases
circulation of blood and energy
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Lowers blood
pressure
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Softens and
relaxes muscles that are
injured, tired, and overused
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Improves range of
motion and flexibility
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Alleviates
low-back pain
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Improves posture
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Relieves migraine
pain and tension related
headaches
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Promotes deeper
and easier breathing
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Improves immune
function by stimulating lymph
flow
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Releases
endorphins: amino acids that
promote well being
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Reduces stress
hormones
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Increase
attentiveness
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Alleviates
depression and anxiety
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Assists
preparation for, and recover
from, strenuous workouts and
athletic events
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Improves the
condition and appearance of the
skin
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Promotes tissue
regeneration
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Alleviates
discomfort during pregnancy
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Reduces stretch
marks and scar tissue
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Enhances
post-operative rehabilitation
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Improves
rehabilitation after injury.
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