Massage Therapy and Body Work

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Reduces muscle tension
Elevates the neurotransmitters that are associated with lowering anxiety
Reduces stress on both physical and psychological levels
Relieves tension headaches
Stimulates the lymphatic system
Improves circulation
Enhances exercise performance
Improves immune function by flushing out toxins stored in the muscles and cells
Increases joint mobility and flexibility
Helps with Fibromyalgia pain
Improves skin tone
Helps with chronic neck pain
Regular massage can improve mood and reset circadian rhythms
Improves recovery of soft tissue injuries
Manages lower back pain
Eases symptoms of depression

Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is a technique that focuses on the myofascial tissues, the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles. Often, pain originates from specific points within your myofascial tissues called “trigger points.” Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points. This is accomplishedusing gentle sustained pressure, and is effective in not only eliminating pain but also restoring motion.

Reflexology

Vital Energy circulates between the organs of the body permeating every cell and tissue. If this energy becomes blocked, the part of the body relating to the blockage is affected and function is impaired. These blocks can be found and cleared using a popular integrative health practice called Reflexology.

With Reflexology, specific areas of the feet, hands and outer ears correspond to specific organs and systems of the body. These specific areas are called zones. Pressure and massage are used on these zones to release blockages, thereby improving nerve function and circulation, relieving pain and headaches, helping the body to eliminate toxins and ultimately boosting overall well-being.