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Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage has been used for stress and pain relief around the world throughout the ages. As long ago as the 5th century Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, wrote, "the physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly also in rubbing."

Modern research, such as studies by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami Medical school, have demonstrated that massage helps reduce the effects of stress and promotes well-being in a number of ways.

Stress reduction

Therapeutic massage has become well known as one of the best ways to deal with the overload of stress so common in today’s world. Stress is inevitable and can inspire us to do our best, but when we experience an overload of stress for too long, our ability to respond with grace and balance may be challenged.

Therapeutic massage can:

• give you a break from the build-up of stress
• promote deep relaxation
• provide relief from chronic headaches
• reduce anxiety
• promote restful sleep

Improved circulation

• One of the key benefits of therapeutic massage is improved circulation.

Good circulation...

• is essential to bring oxygen and nutrients to healing tissues and remove waste products
• can help decrease inflammation and pain from injuries or overdoing it
• improves the function and mobility of the joints