Massage

Massage has been recorded as far back as 3000BC in China and was considered to be effective in health preservation and creating a relaxed feeling in the body.  It was used by other civilizations such as the Romans, Greeks, Japanese, and Indian cultures.  The ancient Greeks used massage as part of their everyday fitness routine and massage was also central to Roman baths.  It was used to treat stiff and sore muscles and joints, to heal disease, strengthen the constitution and to improve the circulation.  These cultures are known for their holistic approach to healing and they considered massage to bring balance and harmony to mind, body and spirit.  Massage is still used as a holistic treatment and takes the whole person into consideration, not just a symptom or condition.

Holistic

The term holistic comes from the Greek word “holos” which means “whole” and Holistic Massage takes into account the person’s whole being.  It is beneficial to all body systems and is a natural and effective way to treat physical and psychological conditions. Holistic Massage is safe, non-threatening, and non-invasive and can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.

Benefits of Massage:

• Encourage better circulation to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body.
• Helps removal of waste produces from the body
• Improves skin tone by removing dead cells and helps with the elasticity of the skin.
• Encourages deeper and therefore more efficient and relaxed breathing.
• Drains lymph and reduces swelling.
• Relieves muscle fatigue, stiffness and soreness
• Help tired stiff joints
• Promotes general relaxation and eases anxiety and tension
• Can stimulate or sedate the nervous system (depending on the types of massage)
• Encourages sleep