Benefits of massage

Massage is the oldest form of healing. Historical documents, from the east, show the use of massage over 5,000 years ago.

With today's hectic lifestyle, we often don't take the time out to relax. The result of this can be a build up of stress.

Medical thinking now recognises that over 70 percent of illness is stress related. Continual stress can lead to damage to the nervous and immune systems as well as the organs of the body.

Massage can help relax the body, allowing recovery from the effects of stress. Good massage helps to soothe away the aches and pains of life and generate a sense of well being.

Benefits of massage include:

• Physical and mental relaxation.
• Improved circulation by aiding the return of blood to the heart.
• Helps to remove toxins from the body.
• Strengthening of the immune system by stimulating the flow of the lymphatic circulation. (A major part of the body's defence system).
• Deep friction work can break down longstanding tension, scar tissue left behind from old damage and help muscles recover from injury.
• Can help with insomnia and digestive problems.