THE BENEFITS OF PREGNANCY MASSAGE (also known as prenatal massage) are in many ways similar to that of standard Swedish massage. These benefits include but are not limited to:• Encouraging muscle relaxation and tension relief • Reducing heart rate and blood pressure • Increasing blood circulation and lymphatic flow, therefore encouraging the body to release stagnant wastes held in the tissue • Promoting deeper breathing, and an overall sense of well being • Fostering faster repair and healing of stretched or strained muscular tissue • Strengthening the immune system by encouraging the body to maintain or return to homeostasis (optimal balance in which the body best fights injury or illness) • Satisfying the need for a nurturing touchOther reported benefits from women who have experienced massage during pregnancy include:• Fewer obstetric and postpartum complications • Reduced premature birth rates • Shorter or less painful deliveries and less days spent in the hospital • Reduced swelling in the hands and feet • Less lower back and sciatic pain • Decreased instances of postpartum depression and anxiety (due to fewer stress hormones in the blood)*
Women who are interested in getting a professional massage from me and other massage therapists.
BENEFITS OF CHAIR MASSAGE:Relieves pain and stiffness—this applies to many different forms of pain, including that in the neck and shoulders, as well as aching wrists.• Easily accessible—this is one benefit that is often hard to find with massage therapy. Since a therapist will often come to you, it is much easier to find the time to experience the benefit of a chair massage than any other form of massage.• Prevention—receiving a chair massage on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of, as well as help to prevent, recurrent conditions that are associated with repeated stress on the body, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.• Healing—while chair massages are not focused on spirituality, nor are they focused on spiritual forms of healing, it can promote healing within the body. Just as with all forms of massage, increased circulation and relaxation helps the body heal itself and prevent illnesses in the future.• Mental focus—the reason so many companies have begun offering chair massages to their employees is because of the mental benefits that it offers. Once a person’s body has been relieved of stress and tension, they are able to focus more fully on their work and, in turn, be more productive*