Massage dilates the blood vessels, improving the circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body.
Massage acts as a mechanical cleanser, stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris.
Massage relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension.
Massage increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid, produced through voluntary muscle contraction.
Massage improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy.
Massage stretches connective tissue, improves its circulation and nutrition and so breaks down or prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis.
Massage increases the excretion (via the kidneys) of fluids and waste products.
Massage improves the circulation and nutrition of joints and hastens the elimination of harmful deposits.
Massage provides an environment for self-appreciation and nurturing.
Massage enhances positive self-image.
Massage allows focus on awareness and expansion of breath.
Massage provides an opportunity to learn how to relax.
MASSAGE MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT!
-Prenatal Massage Benefits-
Regular massage during pregnancy can help:
Relieve depression and anxiety
Regulate hormones, helping to provide an overall feeling of well-being.
Relieve sciatic nerve discomfort and other specific pain. Pregnancy tends to create certain patterns of tension in the body. Prenatal massage can relieve sciatic nerve, low back, and other types of pain commonly experienced in pregnancy.
Improve circulation. This is important during pregnancy for both mother and baby. Lymphatic fluid flows more freely and oxygen levels increase as circulation improves
Finally, prenatal massage can result in an easier birthing process by reducing labor pains.
"In healing touch we listen accurately to share the traveler’s pain. In response, we coordinate our hearts with our hand to share compassion through touch." ~ Zach Thomas, The Church’s Forgotten Language.