Swedish massage gives one a general sense of well being and promotes relaxation. Massage increases circulation, soothes the nerves, eases muscle tension and helps the body find homeostasis.
Designed to give expectant mothers relief from strained back and leg muscles common during pregancy. In addition, it calms nerves and promotes relaxation.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a very relaxing and gentle unique method of bodywork . The craniosacral system is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Some of the bemefits of this therapy include, but are not limited to, calming the nervous system, boosting the immune system, easing migraines and easing the pain of TMJ. For more information on CST, please visit www.upledger.com
Benefits of Massage
Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
- Decreased anxiety.
- sleep quality.
- Greater energy.
- Improved concentration.
- Increased circulation.
- Reduced fatigue.
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow - the body's natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins - amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.