Benefits of Massage

Many cultures through the ages have relied on Massage as a preventative health care tool applied from infancy through old age. As the health benefits of Regular Massage become a proven reality, many people are integrating massage into their preventative health care regimes and cutting down on the necessity for invasive operations, and prescription drugs.

Applications of Massage

Massage has proven effects in decreasing symptoms of:

  • Whiplash
  • Scoliosis
  • Sciatic pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Low Back Pain
  • Torticollis/Stiff Neck
  • Stomach pain/IBS
  • Numbness/Low Circulation
  • TMJ (jaw dysfunction)
  • Mentrual Cramps
  • Respiratory Difficulty

Acute Injuries

Always apply ice as soon as possible to any recent injury. Massage greatly accelerates the healing of sprains & strains after as little as 72 hours after the injury.

Spinal Imbalance

Massage is very useful when treating spinal imbalances when combined with chiropractry or osteopathy. Because spinal muscles hold all the habits and memories of imbalance, even after adjustments, the muscles can easily pull things out of alignment again. In the long term, massage is an indispensable tool for re-aligning the body.

Pregnancy Massage

A massage is a great chance for your very hard working body to fully relax while investing in your health. Massage can help minimize low back & hip pain (which often occurs as women's bodies shift to make space for the baby), unwind tight calves, and address any other tensions you may be feeling. In the second and third trimester, pregnant women are comfortably positioned on their sides for the duration of the massage.

Added Benefits

Massage is a source of nurturing, loving, non-sexual touch which can improve body image and increase positive feelings.

Although massage is a useful part of any healing journey, it may not resolve every person's specific needs. Every journey is individual and I enjoy helping women figure out which alternative therapies work best for their specific needs.