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Massage
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Massage is a wonderful way of reducing
and balancing the effects of stress in our lives, helping
to reduce anxiety, restore calm and boost self-esteem.
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It is also of great value
in lifting the mood of those who are depressed or unhappy
by ridding the body of tension. |
Enjoy a full body massage or focus on the neck, back and
shoulders. Massage can also aid a weight loss regime by
assisting with detox and improving skin tone.
A cellulite
massage combine with dry skin brushing is particularly
useful on those stubborn areas that don't respond to diet
or exercise.
| Massage can improve joint mobility, help reduce scar
tissue and ease inflammation, it is therefore very useful
for improving mobility in stiff joints, and reducing
the physical stress placed on bones and joints. |
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It also relieves muscular tension and
spasms, improves flexibility and helps to reduce muscle
fatigue and soreness. |
It can also improve circulation, increase blood flow, temporarily
lower blood pressure and reduce the heart rate due to relaxation.
It also aids the lymphatic system by reducing oedema, improving
lymphatic drainage, and may also help to strengthen the immune
system, due to increase in white blood cells.
Massage stimulates sensory receptors: this can either stimulate
or soothe nerves depending on the techniques used. It can
stimulate the nervous system, helping promote relaxation
and the reduction of stress. It has also be e helps to reduce
pain by the release of endorphins (endorphins are also known
to elevate the mood).
Massage is also helpful in improving circulation to the
skin. It can improve skin tone and elasticity.
Massage also deepens respiration and improves lung capacity
by relaxing any tightness in the respiratory muscles.
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