• Reduces stress and anxiety - Besides a good nature walk in Falls
  Park, massage is a wonderful way to relieve your body of stress. Massage
  increases serotonin production, easing anxiety and depression. Elevated levels
  of the stress hormone cortisol have been clinically shown in trials to
  directly suppress immune system functioning and have been directly linked to
  depression, stress and many diseases including cancer. Take preventative action
  or compliment traditional medicine with a stress-reducing massage.

•   Ease migraine headaches - Massage therapy decreased the occurrence of
  headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms and increased serotonin
  levels in adults with migraine headaches.   Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T.,
  Dieter, J., Swerdlow. & Diego, M., (1998). Migraine headaches were reduced
  by massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 96,
  1-11.

•  Increases joint flexibility - Thai Massage is especially good for this, because there are a lot of arm and leg stretches, creating space to open up the joints and stimulate synovial fluid production. The fluid provides for more cushion adding a spring to your step and lubicration, reducing that grinding feeling in the rotator cuff.  Even if you don't like stretches, gentle movements of the limbs help, too.

• Improves rest and sleep - Massage shifts the balance from the
  sympathetic (fight or flight response) to the parasympathetic, which allows us
  to rest and repair. Often, massage can be so relaxing that clients often fall
  asleep during their session!

•  Increases circulation in overused muscles - Sports enthusiasts and
  athletes alike benefit from massage 24 hours before an event or after
  exercising.  Soreness is greatly reduced by increasing blood flow especially to
  the muscle groups targeted during the workout or sporting event. Increased
  circulation means  faster repair of tissues and easier removal of the body's
  metabolic wastes (like phosphates, CO2, and nitrogen compounds).

•  Helps Mothers-to-Be relax and prepare - Expectant mothers can
  appreciate a good pregnancy massage for so many reasons: stabilization of
  hormone levels, an increase of lympathic circulation reducing fatigue, sedation
  of the nervous system for much-needed rest and relaxation, and increased blood
  flow throughout the body, including the placenta. (This short list is referenced
  from Elaine Stillerman's book Mother Massage).

• Reduces spasms and cramping - The combination of proper nutrition and
  a good massage will increase the blood flow to chronically tight (aka ischemic) 
  muscles, so they get the nutrients they have long been needing. 

• Facilitates the body’s natural detoxification process  - Massage
  improves the lymphatic system's circulation, which plays a crucial role in your
  body's ability to heal from illness and injury. Negative effects of lymph
  stagnation can include oedema (water retention), frequent colds, and headaches. 
  Periodic detoxing (e.g. two weeks each spring and fall) is highly complimented
  by massage.  ***If your immune system is already taxed or you're taking any
  prescription medications, it is especially important to consult your doctor
  before beginning your detox program.*** 

• Relaxes the body, mind, mood, and spirit - Sometimes we all just need
  to stop and take time to surrender to relaxation.  Let the mind wander, allow
  the spirit to flourish and feel all bodily tension melt away. 

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