Massage originated 3,000 years ago in China and 2,200 years ago in Egypt. It was the Greek Physician Hippocrates that stated in the 4th century BC, “Massage should be a standard part of any doctor’s repertoire.” Today, we treat massage as a therapeutic tool, to enhance and improve the condition of the human body. Massage therapy is extremely beneficial for the overall well being of any individual. For thousands of years healers have recognized the effectiveness of various techniques for maintaining a strong, healthy body. In addition to relaxation and stress management, massage provides several immeasurable results, such as satisfying the need for touch, balancing energy and stimulating mental alertness. A skillful massage has a positive impact on every system of the body, including the skeletal, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems.

Body and Mind

 Already accredited and acknowledged for its power to relax and relieve stress, massage therapy also boasts a full range of other healthy benefits for the whole person, physically, emotionally and mentally.

Physically massage therapy offers relief of muscle tension and stiffness, a common by product of stressful professions and our hectic work pace. Long hours on the computer, phones and time spent on the road contribute to tightness and muscle overuse that causes our necks, shoulders and backs to “rebel ” by causing us spasms or pain. Muscle therapy can provide greater flexibility to joints and improve circulation allowing blood flow to carry the all important oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissue. It promotes movement of lymph fluids to remove toxins and waste from our bodies and stimulates release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller.  Massage has been known to decrease blood pressure (please don’t go off your medication without consulting your physician) and promote deeper, easier breathing. It can ease sinusitis and headache. It also enhances the health and nourishment of the skin. All these things provide a valuable boost to your immune system which leaves you with stronger defenses against illness.

Mentally it’s relaxed state of alertness reduces mental stresses and enhances capacity for alert, calm thinking and improved creativity. A true “time out” for the over active brain.

Emotionally it provides the care and nurturing in the power of touch that can decrease anxiety and restore our sense of emotional well being. When there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day and schedules scream for attention, take a moment to prioritize and realize it won’t get done if you aren’t taking care of yourself.

Do it for you... for  your  maximum health. Heal the mind, relax the body and nurture the soul so you can continue to do for those you love. Enjoy the life you have here and now with vibrant physical, mental and emotional health. Create a better you from the inside out and enjoy being alive.