Physical Benefits
Relaxes the whole body,
Loosens tight muscles,
Calms the nervous system,
Relieves tired and aching muscles,
Diminishes tension headaches,
Stimulates circulation,
Strengthens the immune system,
Reduces pain, swelling, and formation of scar tissue following injury,
Increases flexibility and range of motion,
Diminishes chronic pain,
Assists in reducing nerve entrapment through the release of soft tissue or muscular binding,
Enhances skin tone by reducing tension in the skin and adjoining tissues as well as increasing, circulation and detoxification,
Improves muscle tone,
Helps to improve and maintain your posture,
Emotional Benefits
Calms mental activity
Creates a feeling of well-being
Reduces levels of anxiety
Enhances your self image
supports a sense of being unified and in harmony
Satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch
Increases awareness of the mind-body connection
Mental Benefits
Increases mental alertness
Reduces mental stress
Improves concentration
Promotes restful sleep
assists in mental relaxation
Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
Increases your ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
If nothing else, massage just feels good. It feels good to get, and believe or not, it feels good to give it as well. Massages therapists are known to find a sense of calm themselves when giving a massage.
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