Most everyone I meet think massage is just a luxury.  The truth is, massage can help you maintain physical, mental and emotional well being, especially when it is a part of your wellness routine.  Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanist approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.  So what are the benefits of regular massage and or bodywork treatments? Increased circulation, and allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.  It stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. Increased circulation of the blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body 's largest organ - the skin.

      

Massage:

 

Stimulates lymph flow, which carries away the body's waste products.
Improves alertness and performance in office workers.
Reduces blood pressure - hypertension.
Reduces erratic behavior in Autistic children.
Improves weight gain in premature infants.
Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less  

     depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for people with lower back pain.
Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles.
Reduces spasms and cramping.
Increases joint flexibility.
Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of

     the athlete at any level.
Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller- and is being used in chronic illness, injury and

     recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.

Relives stress and encourages relaxation.

Improves posture.

Helps people who suffer from Fibromyaligia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Strengthens the immune system.

Helps with Depression and anxiety.

Aids in dealing with the discomforts of Arthritis.

          As you can tell from the long list of benefits of massage it is not just a luxury, it can help with almost any thing that you may struggle with on a daily basis. Much of what I've learned in life is from the more mature part of my clientele, I had a 80 year old client that got a massage every week. She always told me that's what keeps her going, and believe me she is someone I would love to grow up to be like. So if you would like to improve your quality of life, take the time to take care of yourself .  Get a massage. Self care is not selfish!

Terri Darrah Total Image Salon And Day Spa





 

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