A good massage provides the ultimate in relaxation and
rejuvenation. Depending on the designated purpose, a massage can be an
exhilarating or a soul warming experience.
The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself
and to increase health and well-being. There are many health benefits
to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis, as massage can help :
Relieve stress
Encourage relaxation
Improve circulation and drainage of body
systems
The elimination of toxins in the body
Break down adhesions, scar tissue and “knots”
Improve posture
Lower blood pressure
Pain management
Relaxation and relief of tired muscles
Flexibility
Relieve tension headaches
Strengthen the immune system
Depression
Holistic
Massage differs from simple Swedish or other massage techniques in that the
client’s “whole being” is taken into account, not just their physical
symptoms/issues but also issues surrounding the client’s background in terms of
their psychological/environmental/nutritional lifestyle and the effect these
have on the body as a whole.