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  What is Massage Therapy: Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue of the body including muscles, connective tissue, ligaments and joints. It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. Physical Benefits: - Lowers blood pressure
- Improves oxygen and nutrient supply to cells
- Increases circulation of lymph
- Improves body alignment and increases range of motion
- Relieve tension and soreness in joints and muscles
- Helps keep muscles pliable
- Increases glandular functions
- Stimulate liver and kidney functions
- Stimulate endorphin release
Mental Benefits: - Reduces mental stress
- Promotes better sleep
- Calms bad temper
- Increases attentiveness and learning
Emotional Benefits: - Reduces anxiety
- Enhances self image
- Provides feeling of well-being
- Positively supports stresses of pregnancy
"When we reflect that the muscles constitute one half of the bulk of the body, and receive one fourth of all the blood of the body, it is at once apparent that any procedure which acts directly upon them must have a decided influence upon the whole body." Kellog
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