Massage is not just a “luxury,” it is healthy for everyone. Here are some of the more important medical reasons for massage:

• Improves the movement of blood and nutrients through the body
• Aids in the elimination of metabolic wastes and toxins
• Stretches the tendons, joints and muscles
• Increases circulation
• Promotes healing
• Provides short- term pain relief by applying local pressure and crowding out pain impulses
• Eases chronic pain
• Reduces edema
• Releases facial tension
• Balances muscle activity
• Acts as a restoration measure for injuries
• Breaks down adhesions in old injuries
• Increases blood supply
• Provides positive psychological benefits
• Increases body and mind awareness
• Opens joints and increases range of motion
• Reduces the effects of long – term tension patterns
• Stimulates the internal organs
• Lowers blood pressure and increases the number of active red blood cells in the system
• Relieves pressure on the nerves and reduces pain
• Improves neurological function in the body

This has all been medically proven. Everyone can find at least one reason to get a massage. And what about this one: it will make you feel really good!