Massage is support for your return to physical and emotional health.

Massage dilates the blood vessels, thus improving circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body.

Massage relieves muscle tension giving relief to headaches an sore muscles caused by stress. In a "stress emergency," massage is an easy and pleasant coping strategy that requires nothing more from you than to let go and receive. When you are overtaxed and running on empty, massage can help you recharge and restore the energy and creativity you need to successfully meet your challenges in a number of ways. Few thing are as distressing as chronic pain. It saps your energy and takes an emotional toll. Over time, pain can become a vicious cycle with a life of its own, sometimes persisting even after the original cause is resolved.

Massage can increase the number of red cells, especially in cases of anemia

Massage may act as a "mechanical cleanser" by stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris.

Massage helps to disperse the lactic acid which builds up during strenuous exercise.

Massage can compensate, in part, for lack of exercise and muscular contractions in persons who, because of injury, illness, or age, are forced to remain inactive. In these cases, massage helps return venous blood to the heart and so eases the strain on this vital organ.

Massage may have a sedative, or stimulation, effect on the nervous system depending on the type and length of massage given. By improving the general circulation, massage increases nutrition to the tissues and can also help to reduce edema of the extremities.

Massage may assist in the excretion, by way of the kidneys, of fluid and waste products.

Massage stretches connective tissue, thus helping to prevent the formation of adhesions, and reducing the danger of fibrosis.

Massage helps lessen inflammation and swelling in the joints, thus alleviation pain.

Massage disperses edema following injury to ligaments and tendons, thus lessening pain and facilitating movement and healing.

The quality of restful sleep usually improves in the days following a massage. This gives your body a chance to further repair and restore your energy levels.

Finally, massage gives you a measure of control. Just knowing there is something you can do to take care of yourself when you need it helps you feel less at the mercy of external events.