More and more, physicians are recommending massage therapy to their patients as a supplement to traditional health care. And there's good reason!

Professional massage therapy:  Relaxes tight and painful muscles, Relieves back pain, Decreases levels of stress hormones in the body,
Lowers heart rate, Releases muscle soreness after exercise or strain, Boosts immune function, Stimulates the production of positive endorphins,
Calms the nervous system, Increases circulation in the body, Lowers blood pressure, Improves posture, Aids in faster injury recovery and prevention, and Decreases fluid retention.

We recommend that, just as you make time for regular exercise, you make massage therapy a regular part of your schedule!

The health benefits of massage therapy are optimized when you receive massage regularly. Chronic pain patterns are reduced and your overall sense of well-being is increased.

From a psychological standpoint, positive touch is essential to our well-being and sense of place in our world. Our skin arises from the same tissue as our central nervous system. We take in our world through our skin. We learn through our skin. Nurturing our bodies with positive touch through massage therapy enhances our quality of life and sharpens our senses both physically and emotionally.

By reaping the benefits of professional massage therapy, we take an active role in our postural, psychological, and visceral health. We help positively shape our experience of our world.   
Professional massage therapy:

is a complement to medical care,
is a complement to psychological counseling, and
is a preventative measure to the negative effects of stress.

Professional massage therapy:

is NOT a replacement for medical attention,
is NOT a replacement for psychological counseling,
is NOT diagnostic of any physical or mental disorder, and
is NOT a manipulation or treatment of the bony structure of the body.