Many people think of massage as a luxurious treat for themselves but it's so much more than that!  With the chaos and stress we experience on a daily basis, massage can be an integral part of a healthier, more balanced and holistic lifestyle.  

    Since stress is impossible to avoid completely, most of us need ways to manage it.  We can’t quit our jobs, meditate or do yoga all day, hire a personal chef, housekeeper and nanny, so we need to find a way to juggle everything while maintaining balance in our bodies and our minds.  

    Massage is a great way to manage stess levels, promote deep relaxation and interrupt the pain/tension cycle before an injury occurs.  The benefits of massage are endless - here’s just a few:

- Increased circulation
 
- Increased blood & lymph flow (increased blood flow brings new, oxygen rich blood to tight and tense muscles lacking oxygen)
 
- Stress relief and stress management
 
-Softening of muscles and surrounding fascia
 
- Softening, and with regular massage, release of trigger points that develop within the muscle (“knots”)
 
- Improved sleep quality
 
- Improved sense of overall well-being
 
- Can aid in promoting deep relaxation
 
- If you do have an existing injury, massage can help to break up the muscle spasm and adhesions that form as a result, eventually helping to restore normal movement and range of motion to the area.