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Frequently Asked Questions:
Who benefits from massage therapy?
People from all walks of life will benefit from massage therapy, no matter what your occupation, vocation, profession or hobby is. While some of us live our life aware of our posture, have a well balanced diet, get plenty of sleep and the proper amount of exercise, most of us sadly, do not. Massage therapy can work wonders for the every day stress and tension in our life. It is also a great benefit for most conditions concerning physical, emotional, mental or spiritual imbalance or recovery.
Can massage therapy enhance my healthcare program?
Absolutely! Massage therapy is a very good compliment to most any health care program because of its ability to break the sympathetic cycle with our nervous system creating a calmer approach to our health and healing. It will help speed our recovery, nourish our body’s systems and reduce stress causing us to feel revitalized.
Will massage therapy enhance my exercise program?
Again, absolutely! Massage therapy stimulates and balances the fluid flow in the body and increases oxygen levels thus nourishing our organs and joints. A couple of ways it benefits an exercise program would be an increase in lung capacity, increased toxin release (related to ‘sore muscles’) and faster recovery from muscle fatigue.
What are some 0f the benefits of Massage Therapy?
Some of the physical benefits of massage therapy are:
A decrease in heart rate, a decrease in blood pressure, an increase in the blood flow to our organs, an increase of digestive activity, regulation of breath rate, increases oxygen ratio in blood, increases capillary exchange, balances the functioning of the skin, loosens contracted muscles, stimulates weak or flaccid muscles, keeps muscle tissue elastic, reduces muscle spasms, keeps joints flexible, increases range of motion, increases production and flow of healthful hormones, balances lymph fluid flow and enhances the immune system.
Some of the mental benefits of massage therapy are:
Promotes a state of relaxation, reduces mental stress enhancing the capacity for calm thinking and creativity, satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch, creates a sense of well-being, enhances positive concept of self image, reduces anxiety and increases the mind-body awareness connection.