Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Did you know a major benefit of massage is that it boosts the immune system? It does this by increasing activity level of the body’s natural “killer cells”.  Something to consider during cold and flu season!

Here are just a few more benefits of therapeutic massage:

—Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
—Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
—Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
—Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
—Reduces muscle spasms
—Strengthens the immune system
—Promotes deeper and easier breathing
—Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
—Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids
—Reduces blood pressure
—Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
—Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
—Improves posture
—Strengthens the immune system

(Source: AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association )

Schedule a massage through the end of the year at an introductory offer of $50 for one full hour, a savings of $20! Or purchase a package of 3 one hour massages and get one free! Use them all for yourself or as gift certificates for those you love.

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