Massage

has the effects of meditation by enhancing mindfulness through stillness and peace allowing people to be in the moment and away from the constant preoccupation of life.

It fulfills one of the primary purposes of traditional medicine: the prevention of illness by eliminating incipient problems long before they develop into serious conditions.

When we hold on to unhealthy emotions we start to develop muscle tension or “armoring” which is how we defend and protect ourselves. Massage can lead the mind and the body to let go of tension.

Along with stress reduction and relaxation, massage enhances blood and lymph circulation, oxygenates and removes waste from the cells, tone glands and muscles, and revitalizes the functioning of the organ systems which will improve nourishment.

Other disorders that may be helped or eliminated with massage are headaches, insomnia, digestive disorders, arthritis, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, sinusitis and minor aches and pains.

Therapist: Deborah Ball