Massage Benefits

The next time you spend a string of stressful days at the office, don't reach for a sugary snack to perk you up. Instead, reach for the phone and schedule yourself a professional massage. Once considered a luxury, massages are now seen by many as an important tool in the battle against tension and stress.

And with good reason, according to new research. Studies have confirmed that massage has many health-boosting effects including reducing heart rate; lowering blood pressure; increasing blood circulation and lymph flow; relaxing muscles; improving range of motion; boosting the immune system; and increasing endorphins.

Besides these physical benefits, massages also offer these mental and emotional benefits.

1)Mental. Massage provides a relaxed state of alertness, reduces mental stress, and enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity.
2)Emotional. Massage satisfies the human need for a caring and nurturing touch, creates a feeling of well-being, and reduces anxiety levels.