* Reduction of harmful effects of physical and mental stress

* Reduction of tension headache pain

* Reduction of osteo-arthritic pain

* Reduction of muscular and joint pain

* Increased range of motion and joint flexibility

* Increased circulation of blood flow and nutrients to muscles and organs

* Improved respiration

* Increased circulation of oxygen to muscles and organs

* Improved nerve function and stimulation

* Improved lymphatic circulation

* Improved digestion

* Increased removal of toxins from the body 

Therapeutic massage techniques are designed to provide relaxation and stress reduction. Massage assists your body systems to function efficiently, and reduces the harmful effects of both acute and prolonged stress. In addition, it facilitates the healing of musculo-skeletal tissues, reduces pain, and reduces the risk of musculo-skeletal injury.  

Massage is Drug-Free Medicine

"Massage therapy is beneficial for almost all diseases. Eighty percent of disease is stress-related, and massage reduces stress." ** Sandra McLanahan, M.D., family practitioner, Buckingham, Va.  

Stress is responsible for 80 to 90 percent of disease, experts say. Stress permeates our consciousness. No matter how old you are, you just can't walk away from the everyday stresses of life. Luckily, there are some easy ways to help reduce our experience of stress. Massage is one of the most effective tools for reducing tension and stress. It has been considered a healing tool for thousands of years in many cultures. http://www.unioasis.com/docs/dis/massage/dis_effects_of_massage.html