Benefits include...

• Relief of muscle tension, stiffness, and pain

• Deep relaxation and stress reduction; a calmer mind

• Increased joint flexibility and range of motion

• Increased circulation of blood and lymph fluids

• Reduced blood pressure

• Improved posture and ease of movement

• Strengthened immune system

• Increased feeling of well-being

• Reduced levels of anxiety

• Faster healing time from pulled muscles and sprained ligaments

• Deeper and easier breathing

• Increased awareness of the mind-body connection

• Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately

• Health maintenance

Massage Therapy can help...

• Neck pain including whiplash injuries

• Stress

• Tension-related headaches and eyestrain

• Low back pain

• Shoulder pain including rotator cuff injuries

• Sciatica

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• TMJ Disorder

• Anxiety and depression

• Arthritis

• Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Extremity pain and restrictions

Source: American Massage Therapy Association