Benefits of Massage Therapy

If you would like more information about research that is being conducted on the benefits of massage therapy, here is a link to the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami.

Physical Benefits Mental Benefits Emotional Benefits

• Calms the nervous system
• Decreases muscular deterioration
• Increases blood and lymph circulation
• Increases red blood cell counts
• Increases flexibility and range of motion
• Increases tissue metabolism
• Improves skin tone
• Improves muscle tone
• Improves posture
• Loosens tight muscles
• Lowers blood pressure
• Promotes deeper more effective breathing

Mental Benefits

• Fosters peace of mind
• Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness
• Helps relieve mental stress
• Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
• Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity

Emotional Benefits

• Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch
• Fosters a feeling of well-being
• Reduces levels of anxiety
• Creates body awareness
• Increases awareness of mind-body connection

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