Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

	Increases red and white blood cells
	Improves circulation
	Provides more energy
	Releases endorphins (the body's natural pain killer)
	Improves areas of strains, sprains, fibrosis, spasms, and scar tissues.
	With the help of diet and exercise, Massage helps to restore the contour of the body by reducing fat deposits.
	Help muscles stay flexible to allow Athletes to train at a higher level and decrease the chance of injury.
	Helps to reduce edema.
	Helps to stabilize the spine and increase benefits of Chiropractic adjustments.

Many Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Enhances General Health

Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.

	Promotes well nourished and healthy skin
	Improves circulation of blood and lymph
	Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
	Encourages general relaxation
	Improves immune system functioning
	Improves energy flow

Alleviates Problem Conditions

Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems, and help bring the body back to optimal functioning.

	General muscular tension and aches
	Tension headaches
	Muscular back pain
	Poor circulation
	Stress and anxiety

Supports your fitness or sports program

Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports program, helping you performance goals with minimum injury and pain.

	Relieves tired and sore muscles
	Helps improve flexibility
	Relaxes tight muscles
	Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
	Reduces anxiety of athletic competition

Combats the negative effects of aging

Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the negative effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state.

	Enhance tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
	Improves blood and lymph circulation
	Promotes healthy vibrant skin
	Improves immune system functioning
	Relieves muscle aches and stiffness.

Relieves the effects of stress

Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction.

	Triggers the Relaxation Response
	Relaxes tense muscles
	Reduces anxiety level
	Normalizes blocked energy flow
	Improves immune system functioning
	Restores a calm mind and feeling of wellbeing

Special Cases

Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges.

	For mothers-to-be during pregnancy
	For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies.
	For the disabled, especially those in wheel chairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
	For the elderly

Complements Other Health Care

Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care.

	Physical and Occupational Therapy
	Post Surgical Patients
	Chiropractic
	Medical Patients
	Psychotherapy

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