Massage Therapy

Thinking of getting a massage? But not sure what it entails. Here is the low down on what massage therapy is all about.

Massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. Massage Therapists use a variety of gliding, kneading and cross-fiber friction strokes to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being.

There are lots of different kinds of massage, each with broadly different origins and aims - some focus on soothing muscle pain, others on increasing energy levels, some aim to improve a specific physical condition, others simply to help you relax. Massage makes you feel good in lots of ways, and can have a positive effect on your whole body - your bones, your muscles, your heart, your skin, your breathing, digestion, and your mental health. 

Physical Benefits:

·         It stimulates deep circulation, both of blood and lymph.

·         It relaxes and refreshes tired or knotted muscles.

·         It encourages your body to produce endorphins.

·         Reduces blood pressure.

·         Strengthens the immune system.

·         Firms the skin.

·         Improves posture.

·         Eliminates the waste products of nutrition and fatigue.

Mental Health Benefits:

·         Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation.

·         Settles the emotion.

·         Reduces levels of anxiety.

·         Alleviates depression.

·         Improves connection to inner self.

·         Enhances attentiveness.

·         Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity.

·         Creates body awareness.

·         Fulfils the need for touch and communication.

·         Leads to a positive state of mind and spiritual awareness.

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