Physical Benefits of Massage
- Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation
- Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness
- Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
- Enhances athletic performance
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Improves circulation of blood
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system
Psychological Benefits of Massage
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Fosters a feeling of well-being
- 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
- Satisfies needs for caring, nurturing touch
- Increases awareness of mind-body connection