Stress Reduction:  Massage is a great way to reduce the stress in your life.  Not only are the physical effects very soothing, but there is often reduced anxiety and increased feelings of well-being.  Massage has been proven to reduce levels of "stress hormones" that can be hazardous to your health.  In addition to causing many types of health problems, some of these stress hormones are even thought to cause weight gain.

Pain Relief: Muscular aches and pains, some joint pains, and some nerve impingements (pinched nerves) are often reduced or eliminated through massage therapy.  Even those with chronic pain may get the benefit of long-lasting relief.  Pain management and relief from conditions such as chronic low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, lupus, myofascial pain syndrome, migraines and other headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, and arthritis is common. 

Less Soreness: Muscle soreness from your fitness and sports activities, called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), can be decreased with massage.

Improved Circulation: The circulation of the blood and lymph are generally improved, helping you to eliminate toxins, feel great, and promote healthy bodily function. 

Improved Flexibility:  Massage can enhance tissue elasticity and flexibility and help increase the range of motion (mobility) of your joints.  Even people with some forms of arthritis and Parkinson's Disease can receive this benefit - Ask your Doctor.

Better Sleep:  Many people sleep more restfully after receiving massage therapy.  The benefit often continues several days after receiving massage therapy.

Better Athletic Performance:  Anyone who wants to be better in their sport should have massage therapy.  Sports Massage can reduce recovery time from workouts, help prevent injury, and speed up healing of injuries that you get - letting you make greater gains.

Improved Posture: Massage therapy can improve your posture by releasing muscles and connective tissues that lead to poor posture.   Better posture helps to relieve stress on joints and muscles, reducing pain, reducing chronic tension, and increasing energy.

Reduced Anxiety and Depression:  Studies by the Touch Research Institute of the University of Miami report reduced anxiety and feelings of depression with regular massage therapy.

A More Comfortable Pregnancy:  Any mother who received massage therapy during her pregnancy can tell you that there's nothing better!   Massage during pregnancy is safe and effective in relieving the aches and pains that often accompany the changes in the expectant mother's body.  Guys, it's a great gift for the mom-to-be.

Trigger Point Therapy:   This type of therapy targets the sore, irritable, tight spots in muscles called trigger points.  These trigger points can cause the whole muscle to be tight and painful, or even restrict movement in a joint.  They can also "refer" pain to areas elsewhere in the body.  In Trigger Point Therapy the Massage Therapist carefully seeks out the trigger points in muscles and uses specific compression techniques which allow the trigger points to release.  This technique is often employed as part of NMT or Deep Tissue procedures and is a great method for relieving muscular pain and tension. 

Pregnancy Massage:   Pregnancy massage has gained tremendous popularity by helping the mother-to-be remain comfortable during her pregnancy and in many cases have an easier delivery.   Pregnancy massage relieves muscle spasms and cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy.  It also reduces stress and teaches the mother to relax.  Relaxation is one of the keys to labor and delivery.  The gestation process is enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration. Pregnancy massage also provides emotional support and physical nurturing which may be passed on to the baby.  Pregnancy massage also assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing joints and the muscles, helping to enhance breathing capacity which is needed during labor and delivery.  Pregnancy massasge may be used in conjunction with other types of therapy including Neuromuscular Therapy and Ortho-Bionomy.