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Therapeutic Massage

Many people make massage part of their regular self-care regularly because of the stress-relieving, soothing results. While massage often leaves us feeling relaxed and pampered, it also offers physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits.

There are approximately five million touch receptors in the skin that relay messages to the brain. The body’s initial response to massage is to relax and de-stimulate. Touch has been shown to lower the blood pressure, reduce the heart rate, and signal the production of endorphins—our natural pain suppressors.

Massage can restore muscle suppleness and strength as well as improve its function. In addition to releasing tension and muscle spasm, massage helps release toxins such as lactic acid. It improves blood and lymph circulation by encouraging improved exchange of nutrients at the cellular level and a more thorough detoxification.

Stress can affect the nervous system’s ability to determine proper functioning throughout the body. Massage soothes the nerve endings in the skin and muscles, keeping this essential “communication network” open and operational. Massage also helps the knee, hip, spine, shoulder and neck joints to maintain flexibility and enable the flow of energy and blood.

Benefits of therapeutic massage:

  • Decreases stress and increases feelings of calm and well being

  • Reduces anxiety

  • Aids digestion

  • Supports quicker injury recovery

  • Relieves migraine and tension headaches

  • Improves posture

  • Complements chiropractic care for longer adjustment maintenance

Licensed Massage Therapist Faith Craig offers a variety of massage therapies, including neuromuscular, craniosacral, rehabilitation, and relaxation massage, which work to target those areas of the body negatively affecting your health.

Faith encourages her clients to share their wellness goals and make her aware of any issues they’ve been struggling with. Many of her regular clients report both physical and mental health improvements after being under her care.

For more information on the benefits of massage, or to make an appointment with Faith, please contact us today .