the benefits of massage therapy
There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions.
The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:
Anxiety and depression
Back, leg, and neck pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain)
Dislocations
Fractures and edema
Headaches
Insomnia
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle tension and spasm
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Sports injuries
Stress and stress related conditions
Tendinitis
Asthma and Emphysema
Cancer
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Gastrointestinal disorders
Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
Kyphosis and Scoliosis
Parkinson’s disease
Palliative care
Pregnancy and labour support
Strains and sprains
Stroke
Whiplash

Massage Therapy as Part of your Health Maintenance Plan
Therapeutic massage is an important part of your health maintenance plan.
Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the real strength of massage therapy lies in prevention.
Reducing or eliminating pain
Improving joint mobility
Improving circulation
Improving immune system functioning
Increasing lymphatic drainage
Reducing depression and anxiety
Reducing tension within muscles
Increasing body awareness
