Benefits of Massage Therapy

Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy

Relaxes and heals your body
Calms the nervous system
Decreases muscular deterioration
Improves skin tone
Improves muscle tone
Improves posture·
Increases tissue metabolism
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Increases blood and lymph circulation
Increases red blood cell counts
Lowers blood pressure
Loosens tight muscles
Reduces heart rate
Reduces swelling
Reduces scarring
Reduces chronic pain
Reduces tension headaches
Relieves tired and aching muscles
Relieves cramps and muscle spasms
Stretches connective tissues
Speeds the removal of metabolic waste
Strengthens the immune system
Stimulates the release of endorphins
Speeds recovery from injuries and illness

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy

Calms your mind
Induces mental relaxation
Improves concentration
Promotes better sleep

Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy

Renews your spirit
Enhances your self-image
Provides a feeling of well being
Reduces anxiety

Sound too good to be true? You don't have to take our word for it--there is research to back it all up. Click on the links below to the results of some studies on the benefits of massage:

Research Citations from the American Massage Therapy Association

Research Citations from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine

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