Relieve stress

Massage therapy has been shown to be a means by which stress can be reduced significantly on physical & psychological levels.

Relieve postoperative pain

Research indicates that massage can decrease postoperative pain, decrease postoperative pain intensity, decrease postoperative pain unpleasantness/distress, decrease sympathetic responses to postoperative pain, accelerate the rate of decline in the intensity of postoperative pain, accelerate the rate of decline of the unpleasantness of postoperative pain, decrease doses of analgesics and increase levels of calmness/feelings of well-being.

Reduce anxiety

It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can assist in reducing the symptoms of anxiety.

Increase range of motion

Many professional and collegiate athletic programs employ or contract with massage therapists, and sports massage has been sought for many years by athletes of differing backgrounds for multiple reasons.

Help Fibromyalgia pain

Studies have found that up to 91 percent of people with fibromyalgia use some form of CAM, and up to 75 percent use massage therapy."

Help Chronic Neck Pain

Research indicates that massage can reduce pain and pain intensity in patients.

Reduce muscle tension

Massage can be used to improve athletic performance, speed recovery, and can be utilized by all individuals who participate in any athletic and/or exercise program to help improve conditioning and maintain peak performance.

Lower blood pressure

In a study on the effect of trigger point therapy, there was a significant decrease in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure.

Promote relaxation

Studies have shown that even a brief massage can reduce agitation behavior.

Enhance exercise performance

Individuals who participate in exercise and athletic programs who seek enhanced performance, improved conditioning, faster recovery, injury prevention, and assistance in maintaining peek fitness can benefit from massage therapy

Improve balance

Regularly receiving massage has been shown to promote relaxation and stability while helping temper the effects of dementia, high-blood pressure and osteoarthritis.

Sleep Better

It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans experience sleep issues that affect their health. It is the position of the AMTA that massage therapy can help improve sleep.

Relieve tension headaches

For the most common tension-type headaches, massage is resoundingly indicated.

Ease symptoms of depression

Reduce trait anxiety and depression with a course of treatment providing benefits similar in magnitude to those of psychotherapy.

Improve Heart Health

In a recent study, researchers concluded massage therapy could serve as an effective intervention in controlling blood pressure.

Temper the effects of dementia