Key Benefits

• Calms the nervous system by relaxing muscle contraction
• Improves bodily functions and mobility
• Increases lymph circulation to flush wastes from tissues while reducing tissue inflamation
• Reduces pain by reducing tissue impingement on nerves
• Increases blood flow through tissues
• Enhances mucous drainage from sinuses
• Breaks up scar tissue from injuries and inactivity
• Improves organ function
• Slows/reverses aging

There are many types of massage, all of which aim to relax muscle tension, stretch the muscles to their normal length and make them more flexible.

Another purpose is to flush the chemical and metabolic wastes that accumulate in the muscles.

Types of therapeutic massage and related bodywork include Swedish massage, Thai massage, lymphatic massage, Rolfing and , Hellerwork (both deep massage work intending to realign the body), reflexology (stimulation of foot points corresponding to various body parts), shiatsu (Chinese medicine massage) and several energetic massage techniques.

Massage benefits many conditions, including muscle spasm and pain, pain from injuries, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, structural alignment problems, accumulated toxicity, lowered immunity and limited range of motion.

Who Benefits?

Anyone of any age can benefit from therapeutic massage but adults and people subjected to a lot of physical and emotional stress for (e. g. athletes or people exposed to physical trauma). Anyone wanting to slow aging or achieve optimal wellness should have massage on a regular basis.

Schedule an Appointment

To arrange for massage treatments, or to learn more about the different types of massage therapies and how they can benefit you, contact Natural Horizons Wellness Centers at (877)-292-1571.