Massage focuses on the “soft tissue” of the body: muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It relieves pain in these tissues, and by increasing blood and lymph flow, helps heal the soft tissue as well as the organs. The “Relaxation Response” brought about by full body massage creates general healing for the whole body and reduces stress, fatigue, and anxiety.
- More information on therapeutic massage can be found at the following websites:
- American Massage Therapy Association:
- www.amtamassage.org
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
- www.ncbtmb.com