Massage Benefits

Physical Level
- Deep relaxation and stress reduction
- Relief of muscle tension and stiffness
- Relief of tension-related headaches, eyestrain
- Reduced muscle spasm and tension

Mental Level
- Relaxed state of alertness
- Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind
- Increased capacity for clearer thinking

Emotional Level
- Feeling of well-being
- Reduced levels of anxiety
- Provides a sense of ease

More benefits of massage:

• Increases circulation which allows our muscles, tissues, and organs to have more oxygenated blood.
• Stimulates the flow of our lymphatic system, the body's natural defense system.
• Increases joint flexibility.
• Releases endorphins.
• Relieves pain for migraine suffers.

Benefits are based on the research of Robert Leach, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Orthopedics
Boston University School of Medicine
And Body Sense Magazine, Vol. 1, Fall 2001

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