Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is essential to a sound mind & a healthy body

Do you suffer from the job stress? Many desk workers deal with some kind of postural stress and it tends to manifest in the shoulders and neck. More advanced forms of postural stress “show up as pain or weakness in the low back and gluteals caused by prolonged periods of sitting. Massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting with regularly scheduled massages.

Improved immune system

While many people know that the main benefits of massage are stress relief, improved circulation and relaxation, most are unaware that massage actually has a profound influence on your immune system. The stress-reducing powers of massage can also help keep you healthy. Because massage therapy helps heighten the body’s immune response as it naturally helps reduce pain and stress, it is one of the most enjoyable ways to stay healthy. .

Headache relief

Next time a headache hits, try booking a last-minute massage. Massage decreases the frequency and severity of tension headaches. Audra is certified and specializes in severe and migraine headache treatments. A single session of massage therapy has an immediate effect on perceived pain in patients with chronic tension headaches.

Relexology

Reflexology uses hand, thumb, and finger techniques to stimulate certain areas of the feet. These areas are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. The massage, then, is expected to promote health and well-being

A soothing massage can help you unwind, but that's not all:

Anxiety

Digestive disorders

Alleviate low-back pain

Increase joint flexibility Reduce spasms and cramping Soft tissue strains or injuries-sports injuries Reduce joint pain

Pregnancy Massage

Massage can beneficial during and after pregnancy. Prenatal massage can help women deal with back pain caused by the change in their center of gravity which makes them arch their back which causes back pain. Pregnant women can also suffer from bloating and swollen ankles leading to tired and aching feet. Postnatal benefits include hormone regulation, reduced swelling, better sleep and improved breastfeeding.

Well being

Massage can be for general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. Experts estimate that ninety percent of disease is stress related and probably nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Do yourself a favor and book a massage with Audra today! Your body will thank you.

Sports Massage

A sports massage can produce compelling benefits for athletes physically, physiologically, and psychologically. Sports massage is designed to prepare the athlete for their best performance, reduce fatigue, and relieve muscle swelling and tension.