Massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and lessen pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress while promoting a deep sense of well-being. Healing massage is the core to developing a caring relationship with your body. We instinctively touch those in need of care. We put our arm around a crying friend. A soccer player hugs a teammate after a goal. We immediately touch a child’s scraped knee to “make it better”.
Massage can regulate blood flow/pressure; re-establish correct nerve flow in damaged, fatigued or injured areas; return muscle fibers to their normal resting length for recovery; eliminate adhesions; improve range of motion (joint function); increase lymph circulation (our immune defense); promote deeper breathing; aid digestion; decrease edema; be an exercise substitute for those not able to move independently; aid the release of the body’s natural painkillers; decrease anxiety; promote clarity and body awareness; increase energy levels; help with insomnia, headaches and migraines, whiplash, fibromyalgia, arthritis (OA and RA).
No matter what your postural habits and daily work/fun life entail - whether you sit at a computer, drive a truck, bake bread, style hair, play soccer, cook, clean teeth, play an instrument, fix pipes, run conduit, dig holes, sit in traffic, paint houses, chauffer your kids, etc. your body and mind will benefit from massage.