For thousands of years massage has been a healing art. It has powerful healing qualities and can be a very important part of any health and wellness program. Massage stimulates the muscular, vascular, nervous, and lymphatic systems. Massage is a very beneficial way to help relieve stress, and the connection between stress and illness is well understood today. Massage has many physiological effects, such as:

Increased circulation to all areas of the body. This means that more oxygen goes to the tissues, enabling them to function more efficiently.

Removal of toxins and waste products that build up in the tissues.

Reduction in recovery time from certain injuries.

Softening of the connective tissue that permeates the body, resulting in more relaxed muscles and more efficient organ function.

Breaking of the pain-tension cycle, which helps prevent muscle strains and aches.

Increased flexibility and joint mobility.

Better muscular balance throughout the body, resulting in effective support for other healing modalities, such as chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.