Frequently Asked Questions

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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 this stress, which translates into:

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

Massage can help specifically address a number of health issues. 

Bodywork can:

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays
• Ease medication dependence
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin
• Increase joint flexibility
• Lessen depression and anxiety
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
• Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling
• Reduce spasms and cramping
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
• Relieve migraine pain

A deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the underlying muscles and connective tissues.

Deep tissue massage is recommended for individuals who experience chronic pain, restricted mobility, or muscle tension. It is also beneficial for athletes or individuals who engage in physical activity on a regular basis.

A deep tissue massage can help relieve chronic pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and increase mobility. It can also help break up scar tissue and adhesions, which can contribute to muscle tension and pain.