"
The body's life is the life of sensation and emotions. The
body feels real hunger, real thirst, real joy in the sun or snow,
real pleasure in the smell of roses or the look of a lilac bush:
real anger, real sorrow, real tenderness, real warmth, real
passion, real hate, real grief. All these emotions belong to
the body and are only recognized by the
mind."
D.H. Lawrence
Historical evidence tells us that
massage has been practiced for thousands of years reaching all
parts of the globe. Massage comes natural to us. Our
first instinct is to rub our aches and pains. This is why we
are here. Allow us to help massage your aches and pains
away. Even according to the well known Robert
Frost," The best way out is
through."
The benefits of massage reach to all parts of our
body and mind. According to the American Massage Therapy
Association, massage therapy was the third most prevelant
type of alternative medicine used
by adults in the United States by the
1990's.
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE BENEFITS
OF MASSAGE
Massage activates sensory receptors and can soothe the
nervous system.
Massage can decrease pain through the release of
endorphins or by increasing circulation to the
tissue.
Massage stretches and broadens tissue.
Massage stimulates parasympathetic nervous system which
promotes relaxation and decreases insomnia.
Massage increase dopamine and serotonin levels which
suggests a decrease in stress level and depression.
Massage improves circulation to the lymphatic system
which helps remove waste and bacteria from the
system.
Massage increases natural killer cells which suggests
an increase in immunity.
Massage can help relieve constipation, colic,
and intestinal gas.
Massage stimulates the release of digestive juices
thus aids in digestion.
Massage promotes the excretion of metabolic waste.
(This is why everyone tells you to drink alot of water after a
massage.)
Massage relieves muscular tightness, stiffness and
spasms.
Massage increases blood circulation and increases
oxygen absorption in the muscles which increases
healing.
Massage flattens out adipose and makes the skin appear
smoother and reduces cellulite.
Massage can reduce scar tissue and rid of
adhesions.
Massage improves the condition texture and tone of
the skin through and increased release of sebum production in the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
