About Massage

Massage therapy may be defined as systematic and scientific manipulations of body tissues for the purpose of affecting the nervous, muscular, visceral, circulatory, digestive and fascial systems. Massage also encompasses "deep tissue" therapy, postural integrations, acupressure, neuromuscular therapy, structural integration, reflexology and others.

What are the benefits of Massage?

The following are just a few of the benefits of Therapeutic Massage. While this list is far from complete, try it , and you will be able to create a list of your own!

stress reduction
muscle relaxation
increased circulation
decreased fluid retention
enhanced athletic performance
reduced blood pressure
increased ease of motion
decreased stress on joints
deeper/easier breathing
reduced chronic back pain
improved posture
IT FEELS GOOD

What to expect from professional bodywork:

a professional environment and approach
to be treated with respect
to give appropriate information about you physical/mental health and history
to give information about your previous experience with therapeutic massage
to set goals for your therapy
to be listened to, and not be criticized
to be accepted, without judgment
to make your own decision about whether to remove any clothing, and if so, how much
the bodyworker to leave the room when you are getting dressed and undressed
to be always appropriately covered with a sheet
to have control over how much physical pressure the bodyworker uses
to be able to stop the bodyworker at any time and discuss it
neither to be flattered nor criticized about your body
to talk or not talk during the session, as you choose
the possibility that a wide range of emotions may surface, with or without specific content