Massage Therapy has many benefits:

*improves blood circulation , thus increasing the levels of oxygen & nutrients going into cells & moving lactic acid & other toxins away from cells

*Assists lymph circulation, improving immunity

*Improves muscle tone

*Relieves muscle tension & spasms

*Joint mobilization lubricates joints, increases range of motion, & gently stretches muscles & tendons

*Increases the healing response after injury

*Breaks up adhesions & scar tissue to regain more strength, flexibility & circulation

*Helps to break chronic pain patterns

*Increases metabolism by increasing the rate of substance interchange between blood & soft tissue

*Reduces inflammation & swelling in joints as well as edema in the extremities

*Can help to relieve headaches due to muscle tension in the neck & shoulder area

*Helps posture & the spine to stay in alignment

*Increases skin tone & quality

*Soothes the nervous system, promotes relaxation

*Increases recovery time after physical exertion

*Increases body awareness to identify tension

*Provides preventative maintence for health

*Encourages a positive self-image, a sense of well-being, & inspires a more healthy lifestyle

*Frees up blocked energy & can increase energy level

*Can help bring balance to Mind, Body, & Spirit

A word about contraindications....
Contraindications are signs that massage or the expected treatment is inadvisable. For example, those with circulatory or immune system problems could be endangered by certain types of bodywork. If you are under a doctor’s care, it is strongly advised that you receive approval for massage therapy from your health care provider. A thorough health history will be completed with you to ensure that massage will only be beneficial for you.