Beneficial Effects of Massage
Everyone can Benefit from Massage. Some of the beneficial effects of massage include:
- Increased and improved blood circulation
- Reduced blood pressure
- Increased supply of nutrients to muscles
- Assists in removal of toxins from blood
- Stimulates lymph circulation and detoxing of waste elements
- Relaxes tight muscles and relieves tension
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Improves posture
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Helps lubricate the skin with the use of quality oils and lotions
- Helps reduce edema
- Stretches connective tissue promoting better range of motion
- Engages parasympathetic nervous system contributing to overall body relaxation
- Can increase healthiness and range of motion in joints
- Helps alleviate the pain of sore muscles
- Gives one a greater sense of one’s own physical boundaries, reducing confusion and disorientation, especially those that are ill
- Helps reduce the sense of isolation
- Helps reduce insomnia through overall body relaxation
- May increase one’s overall energy levels by freeing up energy trapped in tense muscles
- Improves mental response and alertness
- Reduces injuries and improve athletic performance
- Enhances recovery from injury and illness
- Can help release repressed emotional energy
- Gives us pleasure
- To feel better and to live life!
Testimonial
"Eric is by far the best massage therapist that I have been to. I am a long distance runner who has two herniated disks in my neck as well as lower back issues. The way that I keep myself healthy and manage these issues is through deep tissue massages. I have been to many high end spas as well as individual practices and have never found someone as good as Eric. He is extremely knowledgeable about his practice and will educate you on what he is doing and why. He truly cares about his clients and displays a high level of professionalism. This is very evident in the way that he operates his business."
- Heather Rielly, Arlington, MA
Contact Eric to make an appointment:
phone: (339) 368-0375
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