Benefits of Massage Therapy

There are many scientifically proven benefits of massage therapy, but here are a top few:

Physical:

• Lowers blood pressure

• Improves blood circulation

• Relieves joint and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia and arthritic conditions

• Relieves post-operative pain

• Reduces chemotherapy-related nausea

• Releases serotonin, dopamine, and natural endorphins

• Improves quality of sleep

• Enhances overall energy levels

• Shortens recovery time between workouts

• Improves workout performance

• Increases joint range of motion

• Relieves headaches and migraines (reduces onset frequency)

• Strengthens immune response

• Reduces inflammation

• Facilitates lymph detoxification

• Tempers effects of dementia

• Enhances fertility potential

• Eases pregnancy discomfort

• Reduces PMS symptoms

• Aids in balancing hormones

• Regenerates cells

• Releases congested/trapped energy

• Assists in healthy spinal alignment

• Opens sinuses and airways

• Improves digestion

• Calms the nervous system

Mental and Emotional:

• Lowers stress levels

• Improves relaxation

• Increases feelings of wellness

• Improves mood

• Balances emotions (may evoke an emotionally cathartic response)

• Clears brain fog

• Increases energy

• Releases traumatic cellular memory (may evoke an emotionally cathartic response)