For people interested in getting massage:  massage is available by appointment only.  Please call for rates and locations for all the different types of massage.

Massage has been practiced for centuries.  During massage, the blood flow to the muscles and internal organs is increased, supplying them with more oxygen and nutrients and removing waste materials more rapidly, strengthening the immune system and providing more resistance to disease.  A nurturing, loving way of remembering our bodies, massage gives us the pleasure of breathing, standing, and moving more freely.

Many of today's health problems arise from stress.  Because stress upsets the delicate integral balance of all your body's functions, regaining this balance requires a holistic approach.  Massage therapy not only treats those parts of you which require immediate attention, but has also been found to have positive effects on circulation, immune function, digestion, the nervous system, and is safe and effective if used for stress management.  Massage has the following benefits:

• Reduces stress and fatigue
• Soothes painful or tight muscles
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves joint mobility
• Reduces muscle soreness
• Can relieve pain or tingling in limbs
• Aids in healing of scar tissue due to injury
• Increases capacity for clear thinking
• Increases oxygen supply in bloodstream
• Relieves headache, neck ache and eyestrain
• Improves immune system function
• Improves circulation of blood and lymph
• Nourishes the skin
• Induces a relaxed state of alertness
• Improves digestion
• Breaks up toxins to enable their elimination
• Brings total body awareness
• It feels great!

Massage can benefit people of all ages and conditions and in many different stages of health and well-being.  It is important to know that your massage practitioner has been well-trained in injury treatment, pathology and general anatomy and physiology.  There may be instances when massage is not indicated for a particular area of the body or for a person who is under a doctors care for more serious conditions.

The following types of massage are available:

	Swedish The most traditional of techniques, Swedish massage is relaxing therapeutic using long strokes and kneading.  This technique increases circulation, improves skin and muscle tone and soothes tired, aching muscles.  You will leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and more alive.
	Deep Tissue Slow strokes and deep finger pressure on areas from chronic muscle tension or areas that simply ache or feel contracted especially effective with tense areas such as stiff necks or sore solutions.
	Sports massage This massage aids in preparation for a sporting event, as well in recovery from muscle fatigue and spasms after competition.  Various techniques of massage are used to focus on specific conditions and allow for maximum performance and recovery of an athlete.
	Seated massage A seated, fully-clothed acupressure treatment of the head, neck, shoulders, back and arms in the convenience of your office or studio, or at the gym.  You will feel relaxed, re-energized and ready to concentrate on work with a clear mind!  This is a natural, healthy technique that takes less time than a coffee break.