Manage Stress

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:

Decreased anxiety.
Enhanced sleep quality.
Greater energy.
Improved concentration.
Increased circulation.
Reduced fatigue.

Support Whole Health

Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:

Alleviate back pain and improve range of motion.
Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
Reduce medication dependence.
Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow (the body's natural defense system).
Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
Help athletes and laborers of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous activity.
Improve the condition of the body's largest organ, the skin.
Increase joint flexibility.
Lessen depression and anxiety.
Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
Reduce spasms and cramping.
Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
Release endorphins (amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller).
Relieve headache pain.
Improve lymphatic flow.

Alleviate Medical Symptoms

As powerful as medical massage therapy can be, in certain cases it may be contraindicated. Please consult with your health-care provider to determine the appropriate treatment protocol. That being said, medical massage can help with the following conditions:

Whiplash
Tendonitis
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Edema
Insomnia
Parkinson's Disease
Migraines
Depression
Sinusitis
Laryngitis
Autoimmune Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Lymphedema
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome