Soul Attention Noticing Grace through our Physical Experience
BENEFITS OF MASSAGE
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is a very viable complement to medical protocol or holistic treatments in aiding recovery, pain management, and stress reduction.
"Massage has been the practice not only of massage professionals but also of medical staff, midwives, sports trainers, shamans, and teachers of dance and martial arts... Even today, writers continue to quote the advice of Hippocrates (ca. 460-ca. 377 B.C.E.), the father of Western medicine, from Articulations: 'The physician must be experienced in many things, and among others, in friction. Friction can bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid.'" (Knaster, Discovering the Body's Wisdom, 1996)
Massage Therapy can be a way of improving your quality of life and aid in the natural healing process of your body.
This service is no longer seen as a luxury. Instead, it is an excellent component of any wellness or self-care program.
Benefits of Massage*
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Relaxation
Enhanced Immunity
Restful Sleep
Promotes Healing
Increases Joint Flexibility
Improves Circulation
Can Help to Reduce Blood Pressure
Reduces Fatigue and Stress
Pain Relief
Headache Relief
Pain Reduction
Stimulates Digestion
Improved Concentration
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*The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami has done numerous research studies which point to these and more benefits of massage therapy.
Note: Massage Therapy can be contraindicated in certain cases. It is important that you consult with your physician if there is a reason to suspect that massage therapy may not be beneficial for you.
