Therapeutic massage includes assessment and treatment applied by the hands and arms to various layers and tissues of the body known as soft tissue.  These components are provided for the client in a safe, nonsexual environment.  The type, length, and outcome of the treatment is determined jointly by the client and therapist.

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• Improves Circulation

• Relieves Congestion

• Increases lymph circulation

• Relaxes muscle spasms and helps prevent them

• Stimulates or sedates nervous system

• Increases nutrition to tissues

• Increases excretion of fluids and waste products

• Helps reduce swelling in the extremities

• Helps manage pain after accidents

• Reduces inflammation and swelling of joints

• Reduces pain

• Stretches connective tissue and helps minimize formation of adhesions and fibroses

• Improves circulation and nutrition of joints and hastens elimination of harmful deposits

• Relieves scar tissue

• Reduces healing time

  

  Psychological Benefits of massage

  • Relieves stress, anxiety and tension

  • Elevates the mood for a depressed or grieving person

  Spiritual Benefits of Massage

  • Elevates the spirit

  • Calms the worried mind

  • Balances, integrates, and connects the whole being