
Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. From infancy to old age, massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Many of the therapeutic effects of massage recognized by personal and clinical experience over the years have been supported by scientific research. In addition to the commonly known benefits of relaxation, improved circulation, and relief for muscle tension, new applications for therapeutic massage are surfacing in areas related to mental and emotional well-being, infant care, aging, and other special situations. Exciting new discoveries link touch in general, and therapeutic massage in particular, to improved immune system functioning.
Enhances general health
Therapeutic massage can be an important component to your health
maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.
Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin
Improves circulation of blood and lymph
Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility
Encourages general relaxation
Improves immune system functioning
Improves energy flow
Alleviates problem conditions
Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems,
and help bring the body back to optimal functioning.
General muscular tension and aches
Tension headaches
Muscular back pain
Poor circulation
Stress and anxiety
Supports your fitness or sports program
Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports
program, helping you achieve your performance goals with minimum injury and pain.
Relieves tired and sore muscles
Helps improve flexibility
Relaxes tight muscles
Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion
Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition
Combats the negative affects of aging
Therapeutic massage is effective in combating the negative effects of aging noticed in the middle to late years of life. It helps keep body tissues and basic functions in a more youthful state.
Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility
Improves blood and lymph circulation
Promotes healthy, vibrant skin
Improves immune system functioning
Relieves muscle aches and stiffness
Relieves the effects of stress
Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives,
and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction.
Triggers the Relaxation Response
Relaxes tense muscles
Reduces anxiety level
Normalizes blocked energy flow
Improves immune system functioning
Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being
Special cases
Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long-tem situations
which cause unique physical and mental challenges.
Mothers-to-be during pregnancy
For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies
For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs and others with challenging orthopedic conditions
For the elderly
Complements other health care
Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care.
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Chiropractic
Psychotherapy
Especially beneficial for…
Care givers
for those who care for others, for example: mothers and fathers, teachers, recreation leaders, daycare workers, nurses, and health care workers of all kinds.
Physical workers
for those who stress their bodies in their work or trade, for example: construction workers, domestic and custodial personnel, truck drivers, postal workers, electricians, plumbers, painters, professional athletes, dances, and musicians.
Desk workers
for those whose work involves long hours sitting at a desk using a computer, or talking on the phone; or at a bench assembling parts, fixing things, or creating works of art.
Travelers
for those spending long hours sitting in an automobile, train or airplane, for example: commuters, sales people, business travelers, and vacationers.
