Reduces fatigue and increases vigor
                                                  Improves sleep patterns
                                      Reduces job related and posttraumatic stress
                                     Improves mood and decreases feelings of anger
                                      Improves body image and improves self-esteem
                                        Promotes communication and expression
                                    Improves lifestyle habits and physical well being
                                     Reduces touch aversion and touch sensitivity
                                                   Increases mental alertness

Benefits of Massage

Increase The Benefits with Frequent Visits getting a massage can do you a world of good and getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be and how youthful you'll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your Health.

And remember: just because massage fells like a pampering treat doesn't mean it is any less therapeutic. wellness . Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and  plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that BEST meets your needs.

Effects of Massage on the Cardiovascular System
. Dilates blood vessels
. Improves blood circulation
. Decreases blood pressure
. Creates hyperemia (often visible on the surface of the skin)
. Reduces ischemia
. Reduces heart rate and lowers pulse rate
. Increases stroke volume and increases red and white blood cell
. Increases platelet count

Effects of Massage on the Lymphatic/Immune Systems
. Promotes lymph circulation
. Decreases weight in patients with lymphedema (fluid retention)

Effects of Massage on the Skin
. Increases skin temperature
. Stimulates sebaceus glands (reduces skin dryness)
. Improves skin pathologies (decreasing redness/ healing of skin abrasions )

Effects of Massage on the Nervous  and Endocrine Systems
. Reduces stress, anxiety and promotes relaxation
. Decreases beta wave and increases delta wave
. Increases  dopamine (stress level) and serotonin (depression)
. Reduces cortisol levels
. Decreases pain
. Reduces analgesic use
. Activates sensory receptors
. Faster and more elaborate development of hippocampal region of the brain. (development of the hippocampal region is related to superior memory performance)
. Increases activity of the vagal nerve ( a decrease in stress hormones leads to enhanced immune functions)    

Effects  of Massage on the Muscles
. Relieves muscular tension and relax muscles
. Reduces muscles soreness and fatigue
. Reduces trigger points formation
. Increases range motion and improves performance (balance and posture)
. Improves motor skills
. Lengthens muscles (massage mechanically stretches and broadens tissue)

Effects of Massage on Connective Tissues
. Reduces excessive scar formation
. Increases mineral retention in bone
. Promotes fracture healing
. Reduces surface dimpling of cellulite

Effects of Massage on the Respiratory System
. Decreases the sensation of dyspnea. Increases fluid discharge from the lungs
. Improves pulmonary functions
. Reduces respiration rate
. Decreases asthma attacks
. Reduces laryngeal tension

Effects of Massage on the Digestive System
. Relieves constipation and intestinal gas
. Promotes evacuation of the colon

Effects of Massage on the Urinary System
. Increases urine output
. Promotes the excretion of nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus, and  sodium chloride in urine (elevated in urine after massage)

TYPES OF MASSAGE

Deep Tissue: Deep Tissue massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue. This massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain or are involved in heavy physical activity.

Swedish: Swedish massage is helpful in reducing pain, stiffness of joints, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis.  It has also improves poor circulation. It is gliding strokes movements.

Pre-natal: Pre-natal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage such as to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility as well as the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies.  It's recommended to begin therapy after 3 months whereas the body will release hormone Relaxin (labor hormone).

Hot Stone: Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body.  Hot Stone massage are for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allows the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.

Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, made from plants and flowers. Aromatherapy is used to alleviate symptoms of headaches, insomnia, stress and digestive problems.

Reiki: Origin rei (spiritual conscienousness) ki (life-force); Reiki practioners are able to channel unseen energy into the client's body by placing their hands close to the body.
Reiki healing is a hands-on energy healing art. It was originated in Japan in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, who had a life -changing experience of light and energy that he recognized as reiki - sacred life force - and that awakened his innate healing abilities.
In a Reiki healing session, the practitioner, trained to access and serve as a channel for the life force (Ki or Chi), places her hands on or just above the client's body in order to activate healing energy with receptive points on the body.
The practitioner's hands move progressively with a passive touch through 12 positions on the body, remaining in each position for three or five minutes.

As a harmonic flow of energy is strengthened, within the client and practitioner, healing occurs through the return of physical, mental, and spiritual balance.

Balinese : Balinese Massage therapist performs a combination of kneading strokes, skin rolling, and foot massage. Treatment is floored by an application of coconuts oil infused with spices.

Bioenergy:  Developed by Polish healer Mietek Wirkus, bioenergy is a form of energy healing. The therapist uses a combination of noninvasine, light physical touch with manipulation and repatterning of the higher energy bodies and CHAKRAS using only the hands.  The objectives are release of physical symptoms associated with disease and stimulation of the relaxation response to relieve stress and tension.
( NOT for pregnant woman)

SPORT Massage: There are 2 contexts in which sport massage can be useful to an athlete:
. Pre-event : is delivered at the performance site, fast-paced and stimulating, it helps to establish blood flow and to warm up muscles.
. Post-event: is also delivered on site. The intend is to calm the nervous system and begin the process of flushing toxins and waste products out of the body. It also can reduces recovery time, enabling an athlete to resume training much sooner than rest alone would allow.

Reflexeology : This is Work Points located in  foot and hands to balance Chi or Ki (vital force life) to balance the intern  Organ Systems.

Crystal Therapy: Uses crystals to surround the client with a healing force. Crystals are placed on different parts of the body, and their unique structures bring balance to the body's own electromagnetic field to promote a harmonious body/mind/soul connection.