A massage is relaxing for sure, but when performed by a registered professional (RMT) it can do so much more than just relax! Here are some other reasons to book your appointment today!
A massage is relaxing for sure, but when performed by a registered professional (RMT) it can do so much more than just relax! Here are some other reasons to book your appointment today!
- Boost your immune system!
Who would have thought that a massage can help boost our immune system – well here it is – it can! A study which was conducted in 2010 and published in the “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” found that massage boosts the white blood cell count which means that we help our bodies defend itself from disease!
- Reduce stress and anxiety!
Stress and anxiety are silent killers that this day and age we all unfortunately face with on daily basis. They are rightly called silent killers as they lead to a lowered immune system preventing the body from being able to have an optimum response to infections and illnesses.
Massage treatments are proven to reduce stress and anxiety as people report feeling relaxed and happy. A study which was published in the “Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry” also reports the same positive results.
- Relieve and rid of headaches!
Massage therapy decreases the severity and the frequency of tension headaches! By increasing the blood flow throughout the body, relaxing the muscles and reducing stress, patients report immediate relief of headaches! One of the most often requested type of massages for headaches is the Indian Head Massage! This healing practice originated in India approximately 5,000 years ago and is extremely affective! Haven’t tried it yet? Don’t be shy and book your appointment today – you will feel the relief a few minutes into the treatment!
- Sore muscles and chronic pain be gone!
By increasing and improving the blood circulation massage nourishes the vital organs and systems. It improves the lymphatic system and eliminates accumulated toxins and excess fluid in the body. It improves mental clarity, alertness and concentration by increasing the circulation of the vertebral spinal fluid in and around the brain. During the massage all the muscles are gently stretched out and relaxed. The combination of all the benefits gets rid of that chronic pain and sore, tense muscles!