MASSAGE THERAPY

‘Massage is perhaps the oldest (ancient Greek and Roman physicians used it) and perhaps the simplest (alternative holistic medical) treatment of today. Massage is the language of touch, which treats the individual as a whole, a special person. The benefits are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.’

Sr. Gertrude Massine

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BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Physical Level

Increase in circulation of blood and lymph fluids

Relaxes nervous system and reduces stress

Relief of muscle tension and stiffness

Reduces muscle spasm and tension

Increases joint flexibility and range of motion

Promotes deeper and easier breathing

Reduces blood pressure

Increases the excretion (via kidneys) of fluids and waste products; improves digestion

Relief of tension-related headaches and eye-strain

Nourishes the skin

Improves posture and body awareness

Speeds recovery period from physical exercise by flushing the muscle of lactic acid

Improves the healing of pulled muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces spasm, pain and swelling; reduces formation of scar tissue

Strengthens immune system; helps prevent disease

Provides nutrition for muscles, tissues and joints; thus, improving their performance

Helps maintain health

Mental Level

Helps to create a relaxed state of alertness

Reduces mental stress; creates a calmer mind

Sensitizes one to the body; thus, creating a greater ability to monitor stress signals and to respond appropriately

Increases capacity for clear thinking

Emotional Level

Helps to satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch

Creates a feeling of well-being

Helps enable the ease of emotional expression

Reduces levels of anxiety

Increases awareness of the body-mind connection

Creates a sense of being unified and in harmony

Increases energy flow on all levels