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Massage Therapy

Massage is used for stress relief, therefore helping the body feel healthier and feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. The person feels rejuvenated after the treatment and relaxed. For some people massage has a calming effect, however for others it may energize them. The physical closeness of the therapist with the client may make him / her feel less alienated from society. Massage can also help people to stick to a rigid diet, and provide the means for the client to find support and advice from the therapist. Massage is also quite effective when used on people with long term physical ailments and or with psychiatric patients.  To register for a treatment click here .

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE

Massage produces many beneficial effects on many different systems and functions of the body. Specifically:

On the skin it:

1. Increases the functions of the skin.
2. Tightens up the skin, improving its elasticity.
3. Enables the skin to breathe by removing the dead cells.
4. Improves the blood circulation.
5. Helps the skin become soft and supple.
6. Increases resistance to infection.
7. Helps the layer of your skin work more efficiently in absorbing and protecting.
8. Helps get rid of waste through the increase of production of sweat.

On blood and lymph circulation:

1. Blood flow is improved.
2. Carbon dioxide, waste and toxins are carried away from the body quicker.
3. Provides quick return of oxygen and nutrients back to the cells.
4. Accelerates lymphatic circulation.
5. Provides for Lymph drainage.
6. Provides relief from swelling because of stagnant lymph circulation.

On the muscle tissue:

1. Tones up the muscular system.
2. Increases the elasticity of the muscles.
3. Relaxes tensed muscles. Helps to prevent injury by loosening and stretching them.
4. Unused muscles return to normal.
5. mproves muscle tone.
6. Delays wasting of muscle through disease.
7. Increase supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and removes impurities faster.
8. Increases the heat and temperature of the body.

On the nerves:

1. Can revive and revitalize tired nerves.
2. Can relax and sooth the nerves and produce sleep.
3. Have a stimulating and invigorating effect.
4. Can relieve pain by blocking certain impulses.

On the lungs:

1. Improves respiratory system.
2. Feeds the tissues.
3. Elasticity of the lungs is maintained.
4. Any foreign particles or mucus can be dislodged.

On the bones & joints:

1. Increases or maintains mobility of the joints.
2. Increases the circulation to the bones and joints which are well nourished.
3. Can help in improving postural disformities.
4. Can help loosen adhesions.
5. Indirectly it can have an affect on the direction of bone growth.

On the abdominal organs:

1. Improves digestions.
2. Stimulates peristalsis.

On the adipose tissue:

1. Aides burning up the fat.
2. Spreads the fatty globules over a larger area so that they can be absorbed by the lymphatic system.
3. Solid fat can be soften.
4. Helps in reducing edema by pushing the tissue fluids into the lymphatic system.

On the metabolism:

1. Massage may help to correct symptoms of faulty metabolism - such as overweight, spots, greasy and dry skin, poor posture - promoting health and beauty throughout the body .  Please consult your doctor prior to any exercise and or therapies.

Fee Schedule:

One hour massage	$65.00
One and one-half hour massage	$95.00

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