Massage is an ancient therapeutic modality. Varied forms of bodywork developed in China, Thailand, the Pacific Islands, Europe, Greece, Egypt…. virtually every corner of the globe. The simple act of touch can affect hormones and mood. In fact, research has shown that a single Swedish massage can significantly decrease levels of stress hormones, while increasing lymphocytes and oxytocin.
In addition to relaxation and lowered stress, massage might have many other benefits. Massage can help lengthen chronically shortened muscles, break up scar tissue and muscle adhesions, improve joint mobility, move fluid in the circulatory systems, help people sleep, lower high blood pressure, and relax tight muscles to relieve pain and compressed nerves. Did I mention that it just plain feels good to have a massage?
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Contact me today by phone 540-239-9959 or by email to schedule a massage or simply have your questions answered. To email use the address in the right column or use the Contact Form in the Contact Me section of this site. You can also visit my business website, New River Healing Arts, for more information.
