Benefits for the body:
- Massage dilates blood vessels and improves circulation.
- Massage acts as a "mechanical cleanser"; by pushing along lymph fluid and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris. It assists in the removal of lactic acid from muscles and provides nutrition to muscles by increasing blood circulation.
- Massage relaxes muscles, prevents spasms and relieves tension.
- Massage improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay atrophy of muscle due to enforced activity.
- Transverse massage separates and stretches muscle fibers and connective tissue. This prevents as well as breaks down adhesions.
- Massage may have a sedative or stimulating effect depending upon the type or length of treatment given.
- Massage helps with digestion and elimination by propelling the contents of the bowels in the natural direction.
- Massage can aid in the absorption of medications.
- Massage can help alleviate some side effects of certain medications.
Benefits for the mind and spirit:
- Renewed awareness of the body.
- Relaxation.
- Rejuvenation.
- Stress reduction.
- Reintegration of mind and body.
- A safe, healing experience of touch.
- Emotional grounding.
- Satisfaction from taking good care of oneself.
- Expanded communication with self & others.