| Massage is all a matter of touch. We are all | | | | therapy helps to bolster the immune system of a |
| sensual beings and as a result our bodies respond | | | | person. Some studies show of cellular changes in |
| well to massage and human contact. When there | | | | immune function following massage therapy, |
| is touch, more healing takes place. | | | | including the new research on healthy women that |
| These are some of known health benefits of | | | | indicates increases in disease-fighting white blood |
| Massage Therapy: | | | | cells and natural killer-cell activity. |
| • Improves blood circulation, thus allowing | | | | Before a Massage Therapy session, you may |
| increased oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to | | | | wish to consult with the Massage Therapist as to |
| treated areas including areas that have been | | | | your treatment goals. Different combinations of |
| injured or have experienced overexertion. | | | | massage techniques may be used to attain these |
| • Helps to lower blood pressure. | | | | goals. For instance, if you have a sports injury, |
| • Aids in detoxification by propelling toxic | | | | you may wish to have specific massage strokes |
| waste products through the lymphatic system. | | | | targeted to reduce swelling and to improve blood |
| • Relieves stress and promote sense of well | | | | flow in that area. Or the therapy session may |
| being. | | | | just well be a general de-stressing and relaxing |
| • Relaxes injured muscles, reducing cramps, | | | | one. |
| and muscle spasms | | | | If you agree that many of today’s illnesses |
| • Stimulates the release of the bodies’ | | | | are due to stress-related issues, then Massage |
| natural endorphins which may aid in pain control. | | | | Therapy which helps in the reduction of stress, |
| • Provides increased exercise stretching for | | | | can really help in the process of building white |
| atrophied muscles. | | | | blood cells. |
| In fact, increasing evidence show that massage | | | | |