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Benefits of Massage

Known benefits of massage include relaxation, improved circulation and relief for muscle tension. New applications for therapeutic massage are surfacing in areas related to mental and emotional well-being, infant care, aging, and other special situations.

Massage Enhances General Health


  • Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin
  • Improves circulation of blood and lymph
  • Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
  • Encourages general relaxation
  • Improves immune system functioning
  • Improves energy flow

Alleviates Problem Conditions


  • General muscular tension and aches
  • Tension headaches
  • Muscular back pain
  • Poor circulation
  • Stress and anxiety

Support Your Fitness or Sports Program


  • Relieves tired and sore muscles
  • Helps improve flexibility
  • Relaxes tight muscles
  • Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
  • Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition

Combats the Negative Effects of Aging


  • Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
  • Improves blood and lymph circulation
  • Promotes healthy vibrant skin
  • Improves immune system functioning
  • Relieves muscle aches and stiffness

Relieves the Effects of Stress

  • Triggers the Relaxation Response
  • Relaxes tense muscles
  • Reduces anxiety level
  • Normalizes blocked energy flow
  • Improves immune system functioning
  • Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being

Special Cases - - Massage can help in certain temporary or long-term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges.

  • For mothers-to-be during pregnancy  
  • For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies
  • For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
  • For the elderly

Especially Beneficial For...

  • Care Givers - those who care for others
  • Physical Workers - those who stress their bodies in their work or trade
  • Desk Workers - those whose work involves long hours sitting at a desk using a computer or talking on the telephone
  • Travelers - for those spending long hours sitting in an automobile, train or airplane
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