Experts estimate that up to ninety percent of disease is stress-related. The go-go-go mentality of our lives put our bodies in the sympathetic nervous system–the “fight or flight” response. Anxiety, high blood pressure, heart disease, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, weight gain and insomnia are all symptomatic of chronic stress.
Massage therapy offers a drug-free, non-invasive and holistic approach to putting the balance back into our lives. Massage helps to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system–the “rest and digest” response. The effects of massage can be profound. Massage therapy can decrease stress and anxiety, increase energy levels, improve sleep, increase digestive functioning, promote a stronger immune system, and decrease cardiovascular disease risk.
Massage therapy is a great solution for one of the most overlooked necessities in life: self-care. It can be an hour of unwinding after a stressful week. It can be a quiet time away from family and responsibilities. It can allow you to reconnect with your whole body. We encourage you to add massage into your optimal health and wellness plan.
Contact us today to schedule your next massage therapy appointment.
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