Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:

 The human body has 12 major organ systems. Massage therapy and bodywork plays a vital role in each of these systems.

The Muscular System

• Relieves soreness, tension, and stiffness
• Improves muscle tone
• Increases flexibility & range of motion of joints
• Improves the flow of nutrients to muscles & joints, accelerating recovery from fatigue & injury
• Reduces scar tissue
• Breaks down or prevents adhesions
• Speeds recovery from exercise
• Enhances freedom of movement
• Prevents or delays muscle atrophy, resulting from inactivity caused by injury, age, surgery, or illness
• Increases physical confidence
• Relieves cramps and muscle spasms
• Reduces pain and swelling

 

The Skeletal System

• Improves posture/body alignment
• Relieves stiff joints
• Decreases inflammation
• Restores range of motion (increasing joint movement)
• Releases joint strain (releasing tight muscles & tendons)
• Releases restrictions in the fascia (connected tissues)
• Improves the circulation and nutrients of your joints

 

The Integumentary System

• Improves skin tone by removing dead cells and improving circulation
• Regenerates tissue, including burns, wounds, and wrinkles
• Helps to normalize glandular functions
• Improve elasticity of the skin
• Stimulates blood flow to nourish skin

The Circulatory System

• Increases blood flow (to the tissues and organs), which can relieve much muscular and joint pain (especially associated with swelling)
• Increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients (to cells and tissues), improving and relieving congestion throughout the body
• Increases the number of red blood cells, especially in cases of anemia
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces heart rate (helps develop a stronger heart)
• Elimination of metabolic waste

 

The Lymphatic System

• Cleanses the body of wastes and toxic debris in the body
• Increases the circulation of lymph
• Stimulates the immune system (strengthens resistance to disease)
• Reduces edema of the extremities (arms & legs)
• Removal of lactic acid from fatigued and sore muscles (allows for a quick recovery)
• Increases kidney action to remove wastes of protein metabolism
• Increases  retention of nitrogen phosphorus, and sulfer to aid in bone repair
• Speeds recovery from illness

The Respiratory System

• Develops respiratory muscles
• Regulates respiration
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing

The Nervous System

• Stimulates nervous system=boosting energy
• Calms nervous system=relaxing

      --Massage may have a sedative, stimulating or and exhausting effect on the nervous system depending on the type and length of massage treatment given

• Relieves restlessness and insomnia
• Relieves pain due to pinched nerves
• Decreases chronic pain
• Stimulates the release of edorphins (the body's natural painkiller)

The Endocrine System

• Helps the body restore and heal itself
• Develops a restful sleep pattern
• Promotes appropriate levels of hormones (bringing the immune system back in balance)

The Digestive System

• Relieves constipation
• Relaxes the abdominal and intestinal muscles (therefore releasing tension in this area)
• Eliminates waste materials
• Stimulates activity of liver and kidneys

The Urinary System

• Elimination of metabolic waste
• Cleanses te body of wastes and toxic debris in the body
• Increases kidney action to remove wastes of protein metabolism

The Reproductive System

• Reduces depression and anxiety associated with PMS
• Reduces excess fluid retension
• Helps prepare for the birthing process

The Immune System

•  Promotes and increases circulation and lymphatic flow, which helps move healthy nutrients throughout your body and  filters metabolic waste.
• Increases the level of lymphocytes (white blood cells), which are the cells that help the immune system fight off harmful substances in the body.
• Stress has been shown to be a significant immunosuppressor. Massage is one of the best ways to reduce stress by reducing cortisol, a stress hormone.
• Pain has a negative effect on immunity. Massage has a great impact on reducing pain, which in turn makes your body fight off an illness.
• Great for mental health. The mind is a direct link to your body and a healthy mind promotes a healthy body.

 

  Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

• Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation
• Alleviates Stress
• Releases Toxins
• Relieves Pain
• Improves circulation
• Calms the psyche

 Health Conditions Treated with Hot Stone Massage

• Muscular aches & pains
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Back pain
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Stress and anxiety
• Circulatory problems
• Insomnia
• Depression