The benefits of massage therapy are numerous and are based on the physiological effects that touch and physical contact impart through the various techniques
• Provides nurturing touch
• Induces relation of the whole body
• Induces overall sense of well-being
• Releases endorphins, a chemical produced by the body which reduces the sensation of pain and induces a feeling of calmness
• Enhances immunity
• Stimulates blood circulation and lymph flow
• Flushes metabolic wastes from tissues
• Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
• Supports digestion
• Improves condition and tone of the skin, the body’s largest organ
• Enhances quality of sleep
• Promotes restful sleep
• Exercises and stretches weak, right and atrophied muscles
• Enhances muscle definition
• Relaxes and softens aching, injured, right, tired, and overused muscles
• Reduces spasms and cramping
• Reduces or relieves pain, soreness, stiffness, rightness, tension and discomfort in muscles, tendons and ligaments
• Reduces joint stiffness
• Increases joint flexibility, and range of motion•Improves concentration
• Increases energy
• Promotes tissue regeneration
• Reduces anxiety, depression, stress and tension
• Relieves sinus pressure, migraines, and tension headaches
• Diminishes chronic pain, and lower back pain
• Reduces medication dependence