Massage Therapy has traditionally been viewed as a luxury or a solution for injury care. As the positive results of massage continue to become more understood, it can no longer be seen as a luxury, but a necessity. The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and the combination of science and art.
Massage therapy is a systematized manipulation of soft tissues for the purpose of normalizing them.
The manipulation of soft tissue causes red blood cells in the body to dialte, which increases circulation, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist in the elimination of waste, such as lactic acid built up in muscle tissues when overworked, speed healing after injury, and is used to promote general well-being. Massage is also a great enhancement for self-esteem, while boosting the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone.