Benefits of Massage

Simply put, massage works out the kinks, tension and stress. It can relieve pain, release lactic acid and endorphins*, while improving flexibility. Massage can aid in the reduction and break down of scar tissue and speed the recovery time of injuries and surgeries.

Just as important, a massage may be the only time you turn off the outside world and go inward to make a connection with your body while someone provides nurturing, healing touch that helps you to relax and reduce stress.

In addition to the feel-good benefits, massage increases circulation and lymph flow, which provides detoxification and promotes a healthier immune system. As the tissues are massaged, toxins are pushed out of the interstitial space between cells into the lymphatic system, where they are processed by the liver and kidneys and moved out of the body.

Swedish massage, with it's long sweeping strokes, offers the biggest circulation and detoxification boost. Keeping hydrated before and after your massage will help your body with its natural detoxification process.

Another primary goal of massage is to stretch and lengthen the muscle fibers. You should come out of a massage feeling longer, looser and taller, all of which lead to better posture. As an added bonus, the lotions and oils used during massage moisturize the skin leaving it silky and smooth.

* Endorphins: a group of peptides naturally occurring in the brain and other tissues of vertebrates, and resembling opiates, that react with the brain's receptors to raise the pain threshold and ease pain