• Muscles tense causing discomfort, pain and reduced range of motion.
• Blood pressure increases.
• Heart rate increases.
• Breathing rate increases.
• Cholesterol and fat levels in the blood elevate.
• Blood sugar increases.

Who Can Benefit from Muscle Massage Therapy?

• A person wishing to experience the inner calmness and glow from a stress reducing treatment
• A person suffering from stress related symptoms (muscle pain or stiffness, headaches, anxiety, fatigue).
• A person wishing to improve/maintain the flexibility and range of motion in their joints
• An expecting mother who wishes to alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy related muscle aches, back pain, lack of energy. Comfortable side lying techniques are used for later stages of pregnancy
• An athlete who needs faster and more complete recovery from injury, improved performance, reduced soreness from heavy training.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Muscular/Skeletal System
• Grants you quick drug free relief from pain
• Eases muscular pain, spasms and tightness.
• Increases mobility and range of motion in joints.
• Enhances athletic performance
• Facilitates faster healing of injuries.
• Helps prevent atrophy resulting from forced inactivity.

Circulatory System
• Increased circulation of blood to the muscles, skin, bones, and connective tissues of the body
• Assist lymphatic circulation
• Acts as a "mechanical cleanser", accelerating the elimination of waste and toxic debris

Nervous System
• Stimulates neuromuscular reflexes
• Balances nervous system.
• Reduces stress and tension.
• Promotes mind/body awareness.
• Increases energy
• Increases production of endorphins - the body's natural pain reliever - producing a feeling of comfort and well-being.

Digestive System
• Aids peristaltic movement
• Promotes regularity