Benefits of Massage Therapy

• dilates the blood vessels, improving circulation, and therefore nutrition, to and from the muscles, relieving congestion throughout the body

• stimulates lymph circulation, eliminating wastes and toxic debris

• relaxes muscle spasms and relieves tension

• assists in the prevention of build-up of harmful "fatigue" products resulting from strenuous exercise or injury

• can improve muscle tone and help prevent or delay muscular atrophy

• can have a sedative or stimulating effect on the nervous system depending on the type of treatment given

• increases the excretion of fluids and waste products of protein metabolism, inorganic phosphorus, and salt

• improves the circulation and nutrition of joints and hastens the elimination of harmful deposits, decreasing inflammation, swelling, and pain

• helps to reduce swelling of the extremities

• disperses the swelling following injury to ligaments and tendons, lessens pain, and facilitates movement

• deepens self-awareness, and increases interconnectedness