THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Whether you are seeking relief from day to day stresses or looking for relief for a medical condition, more and more people are turning to therapeutic massage. Massage doesn't just feel good; it helps you deal with stress of daily life and maintaining good health. Research shows that massage therapy reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (the body's natural painkiller).
Therapeutic massage can help with a wide range of medical conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic & temporary pain
- Depression
- Allergies
- Circulatory problems
- Headaches
Therapeutic massage provides physical benefits that include but are not limited to:
- Relieves muscle tension & stiffness
- Reduces blood pressure
- Strengthens the immune system
- Enhances the health of skin
- Improves muscle tone
Therapeutic massage also provides mental benefits that include but are not limited to:
- Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
- Satisfies need for caring nurturing touch
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Helps decrease depression
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
Debbie Jo is NCTMB (Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) and a member of AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association)