About Massage

What is massage?

Massage therapy is hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. A massage session may include stroking, kneading, compression, rocking, and friction and passive or active movement. Therapeutic massage is a non-invasive and enjoyable form of health, fitness, and general wellness therapy.

Many studies have been done over the last century to measure the effects of massage. Not only that, but various forms of massage date back thousands of years and have already had their mettle tested! Massage is known to have been in use in ancient Egypt, India, Asia, the Pacific Islands, Russia, Europe, and many aboriginal societies throughout the Americas.

Benefits of massage

Here are just a few of the things massage can do for you:

Reduce stress and lower the risk of stress-related illnesses
Lower heart rate and regulate blood pressure
Improve circulation of blood, lymph, and energetic systems
Improve flexibility and range of motion
Promote healthy muscles and joints
Support the immune system
Preventatively decrease the risk and severity of injury
Speed recovery time after an injury or surgery

Massage is also helpful in treating many conditions and chronic problems. Here are just a few of the things massage can help treat:

Insomnia
Headaches/Migraines
Repetitive Stress Injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tennis/Golfers Elbow
Tendonitis
Scar Tissue
Whiplash
Injuries to Muscles, Joints, and Ligaments
High Blood Pressure
Fibromyalgia
Frozen Shoulder/Rotator Cuff Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis
Functional scoliosis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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-- Diane Mariechild, Theologian

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