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Benefits of Massage

• Reduces stress and anxiety - Besides a good nature walk in Falls Park, massage is a wonderful way to relieve your body of stress. Massage increases serotonin production, easing anxiety and depression. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been clinically shown in trials to directly suppress immune system functioning and have been directly linked to depression, stress and many diseases including cancer. Take preventative action or compliment traditional medicine with a stress-reducing massage.
• Ease migraine headaches - Massage therapy decreased the occurrence of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms and increased serotonin levels in adults with migraine headaches.   Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Dieter, J., Swerdlow. & Diego, M., (1998). Migraine headaches were reduced by massage therapy. International Journal of Neuroscience, 96, 1-11. Craniosacral Therapy is especially helpful to clients who suffer from frequent headaches.
• Increases joint flexibility – Sports massage is especially good for this, because there are a lot of arm and leg stretches, creating space to open up the joints and stimulate synovial fluid production. The fluid provides for more cushion adding a spring to your step and lubrication, reducing that grinding feeling in the rotator cuff.  Even if you don't like stretches, gentle movements of the limbs help, too.
• Increases circulation in overused muscles - Soreness is greatly reduced by increasing blood flow especially to the muscle groups targeted during the workout or sporting event. Increased circulation means  faster repair of tissues and easier removal of the body's metabolic wastes (like phosphates, CO2, and nitrogen compounds).
• Helps Mothers-to-Be to relax and prepare - Expectant mothers can appreciate a good pregnancy massage for so many reasons: stabilization of hormone levels, an increase of lymphatic circulation reducing fatigue, sedation of the nervous system for much-needed rest and relaxation, and increased blood flow throughout the body, including the placenta. (This short list is referenced from Elaine Stillerman's book Mother Massage).
• Reduces spasms and cramping - The combination of proper nutrition and a good massage will increase the blood flow to chronically tight (aka ischemic)  muscles, so they get the nutrients they have long been needing. 
• Facilitates the body’s natural detoxification process  - Massage improves the lymphatic system's circulation, which plays a crucial role in your body's ability to heal from illness and injury. Negative effects of lymph stagnation can include edema (water retention), frequent colds, and headaches. 
• Relaxes the body, mind, mood, and spirit - Sometimes we all just need to stop and take time to surrender to relaxation.  Let the mind wander, allow the spirit to flourish and feel all bodily tension melt away.
• Alleviates Depression The University of Maryland Medical Center's article on depression explains that certain studies have shown massage therapy to be helpful in decreasing stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. In the article "Depression and Massage," the Mayo Clinic reported that many people report feeling a lessening of the symptoms of depression after a massage.
• Provides Stress Relief According to the Mayo Clinic, getting a massage can be a great stress reliever. The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals website points out that massage is therapeutic, rejuvenating and pampering, and can promote feelings of relaxation and tension relief. Massage can even help improve sleep quality.
• Relieves Pain Massage therapy provides relief from chronic pain, muscle soreness, temporary aches and pains, and can improve joint flexibility.