"Massage Therapy
...a holistic approach to wellness!"
Massage Therapy consists of a variety of modalities used to produce a positive response on the human body, mind & spirit ~ rubbing our aching muscles is natural and instinctive. It is a holistic approach to wellness that has existed since ancient times. Cave paintings depict massage in Egypt. China revealed records that the practice of massage goes back as early as 3000 BC, documents found in China discussed it as one of the various methods of treatment for illness. The Asian concepts uses "Shiatsu", a Japanese modality to apply pressure to a series of energy points to bring balance between the mind and body.
BENEFIT OF MASSAGE:Therapeutic Massage reduces pain, inflammation, scar tissue and muscle spasms that can interfere with range of motion and joint flexibility. The nerves can be affected by muscle tension causing nerve impingement restricting proper function to the organs and tissues they assist, leading to the possibility of pain and poor circulation. Massage also works to promote faster healing of musculoskeletal system by improving circulation and movement of lymph fluids that strengthen the Immune System.
Benefits of massage therapy also include:
· Alleviates problem conditions: muscular tension, headaches, backs pain, poor circulation, stress, anxiety and depression.
· Relieves the effects of Stress: relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility, improves circulation of blood and lymph, improves immune system functioning, improves energy flow, and restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being.
· Supports fitness or sports programs: relieves tired and sore muscles, helps improve flexibility, relaxes tight muscles, speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion.
· Enhances the beneficial effects of other health care: Psychotherapy, Chiropractic, Physical and Occupational Therapy.
· Massage Therapy is beneficial for: caregivers, physical workers, desk workers and travelers.
Not only is massage therapy beneficial for healing the body, but best of all it feels great while relaxing, refresing and rejuvenating the body, mind & spirit as a whole!!!
Include massage therapy as a holistic approach to your wellness program TODAY!
