Practice self-care and let massage guide you to a healthier way of life.

Whether seeking relief from a medical condition, searching for a way to deal with the stresses of daily life, or wanting to maintain good health, more and more people are discovering the benefits of therapeutic massage.

A national survey found that 54% of primary care physicians and family practitioners would encourage their patients to pursue massage therapy as a complement to other medical treatment, showing the integration of this time-honored profession into the healthcare community.

The peaceful, caring environment massage offers can nurture your emotional needs and provide:

• relief from mental stress
• reduced anxiety
• enhanced capacity for calm thinking and creativity
• caring, nurturing touch
• improved self-esteem
• feeling of well-being

Massage can ease the struggles of daily life, such as:

• Muscle tension and joint stiffness
• Chronic and temporary pain
• Low energy
• a weakened immune system due to stress and poor circulation of blood and lymph fluids
• Insomnia
• Headaches

Therapeutic massage has been known to help a wide range of medical conditions, including:

• Anxiety/panic disorders
• High blood pressure
• Injured muscles and ligaments
• Muscle spasms
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Arthritis
• Circulatory problems
• Depression
• Digestive disorders
• Tension headaches and the effects of eye-strain
• Respiratory ailments
• Pregnancy discomfort

Research shows that Therapeutic massage benefits countless medical conditions (many more than we can list here), so if you have any questions about a condition that isn't listed, please contact us, the Touch Research Institute (TRI), or the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) for more information.