Many Benefits of Massage
Massage is often thought of as a luxury, but studies have shown it offers many health benefits. Among the benefits include: reducing back pain, reducing levels of stress hormone cortisol, increasing good-feeling hormones like serotonin and dopamine, boosting the immune system, increasing blood flow to the organs, helping people sleep better and increasing mental alertness.
Massage has been shown to:
- Reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- Decrease high blood pressure
- Increase blood circulation
- Enhance lymphatic drainage, thereby increasing the body's natural detoxification and enhancing the immune system
- Improve mental focus and clarity
- Enhance and increase metabolism
- Increase energy and improve the quality of sleep
- Improve athletic performance, endurance and recovery time
- Reduce the appearance of cellulite
- Tighten and improve skin tone
- Reduce muscle tightness and pain
- Improve joint range-of-motion and flexibility
- Release endorphins in the brain and boost mood
- Diminish aches and pains including neck and back pain
- Reduce migraine headaches and their severity
- Enhance overall sense of well-being and emotional support
- And much more!
Escape Massage & Spa
Isn't it time you gave your BODY a vacation?
Susanna Reffner
Licensed Massage Therapist
BeautiControl Spa & Skin Care Consultant
Phone: (512) 552-3389
Schedule your next massage online!