Massage is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an over all sense of well-being.

                         


                            Is massage therapy a luxury?


This is a perception that is rapidly changing as massage becomes increasingly accepted as a natural part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, according to one media characterization, "massage is to the human body what a tune-up is to a car". Just as your car needs regular maintenance, so do our bodies. It provides a physical boost to the weary, sore and stressed. An increasing body of clinical research confirms that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, boosts the immune system, and increases endorphins.



                 What do I do during a massage therapy treatment?

Make yourself comfortable. If your practitioner wants you to adjust your position, she or he will either move you or will ask you to move what is needed. Otherwise, change your position anytime to make yourself more comfortable. Many people close their eyes and relax completely during a session; others prefer to talk. It's up to you. It is your massage, and whatever feels natural to you is the best way to relax. Do not hesitate to ask questions at any time.