Since ancient times massage has played a vital role in the healthcare of every major civilization.  Many cultures today still begin and/or end each day with some form of therapeutic touch.  The term massage therapy is used to describe the manipulation of soft tissues – muscles, skin and tendons – by fingertips, hands, fists and elbows. Everyone can benefit from the firm, gentle manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. Many people think of it as a luxury, but massage is much more than simple relaxation.  Research has shown it to be effective in:

• decreasing pain
• improving range of motion
• reducing soreness
• increasing circulation
• reducing recovery time
•  increasing stamina
• Reducing anxiety and stress
• Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
• enhancing mobility
• enhancing performance
• instilling a sense of well-being
• stimulating lymph flow
• removing toxins from the body
• boosting the immune system
• lessening depression
• relieving back pain
• promoting tissue regeneration
• easing withdrawal symptoms
• treating fatigue
• relieving migraine pain