I love that your reading this section, it means that you care and want to learn how massage can help you. Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing stress, which translates into:

• Decreased anxiety
• Enhanced sleep quality
• Greater energy
• Improved concentration
• Increased circulation
• Reduced fatigue

Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:

• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
• Increase joint flexibility
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
• Lessen depression and anxiety
• Ease medication dependence
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
• Reduce spasms and cramping.