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Home About Us Benefits Contact Us Gift Shop Links Philosophy Services Sitemap Photo Gallery Hours of operations:   Tues - Fri 9:00 am -7:00pm   Sat.  9:00am - 7:00pm   Sunday & Monday - Closed   By Appointments Only       Online Appointment   MM20460, MA34576  Licensed & Insured Directions To This Location Newsletters	Benefits of Massage: Stress-related disorders make up between 80-and-90 percent of the ailments that bring people to family practice physicians in Ft Lauderdale and cities such as Dania Beach, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise Weston and north Dade County. What most people require is someone to listen, someone to touch them, someone to care. That does not exist in modern medicine. People in South Florida are seeking massage to deal with stress as well as a way to increase their range of motion, enhance athletic performance and treat injuries caused during sport or work.   Massage has long been considered a way in which we relax or recovery from injury. In many salons and spas, today, massage therapists are offering a variety of specialty massages to treat ailments, promote relaxation and even promote health for pregnant women who desire a pregnancy massage. But, did you know that massages provide more than relaxation and recovery from injury? There are many facets of massage that the average consumer is not even aware of. For example, if you suffer from a sleep disorder, massage can improve your sleep by increasing delta waves, promoting deep sleep both on the massaging table and in the days following massage, when you return home. Preparing for a test or significant presentation at work? Massage is a great way to boost your brain function, including memory. This is the reason that many employers, today, are promoting the use of 15-minute chair massages during the workday. Promoting brain wave activity, massage can provide an improved state of awareness and increase alertness, great for anyone who needs a boost of brain power within the 24 hours after a massage. Beyond injuries, other mental and physical ailments can also be remedied and prevented with massage. For example, because massage therapy promotes the release of natural antibodies, boosting the immune system, while also decreasing the level of cortisol, associated with stress, you can decrease the risk of catching the common cold, suffering from depression and even remedy many of the complaints associated with PMS. In recent studies, it has been found that massage may stimulate the activity of the left side of the brain which is the side of the brain that is most active when we are pleased, happy or excited. While the right side of the brain is depressed, leaving less opportunity for sadness, stress and depression. In fact, massage is a great way to improve the mental and physical health of patients who are anxious about surgery or chemotherapy.   The benefits of massage and bodywork in reducing stress have been researched using modern scientific methods and the results have been well documented, in fact preventive health organizations include regular professional massage as one of the top 10 things you can do to maintain your wellness. Massage can help you realize your goals and dreams by clearing away stress, anxiety and other things that may be inhibiting your achievements. With increased flexibility and a flowing movement you can move forward to get your needs met. One of the most common benefits of massage is reduced stress due to the euphoric feelings achieved. However, Massage has many more benefits. For example, muscles can develop trigger points or knots that can inhibit the body from functioning pain free. A trained hand can manipulate muscle with stretching and kneading motions, helping to loosen up the inhibited areas substantially. Massage is also excellent for fluid movement in the body. Massage encourages venous blood flow (the flow of blood back to the heart), which is excellent given most peoples sedentary lifestyles. Massage moves lymphatic fluid as well, which carries waste from the blood. Massage can even help to move waste through the intestinal tract!   Here are a few disorders that benefit from regular full body massage: Depression Infertility Eating Disorder Post-operative recovery Immune-suppressed systems Diabetes High blood pressure Sleep disorders Cancer related fatigue Low back Pain When you choose full body massage, you choose a non-invasive procedure. In addition, full massage therapy, which is relatively safe, can be a complementary treatment to other medical treatments. • Massage therapy affords patients relief without overriding their desire to limit their of use drugs • Massage therapy is non-addictive compared to pharmaceuticals taken for pain • Massage therapy is low in cost compared to many prescription drugs • Massage therapy rarely has adverse effects   Other than improved blood circulation, here are other benefits that you can expect to experience from a full body massage. Stimulated lymph system Stimulated immune system Relaxed muscles Reduced cramps Increased flexibility Reduced recovery time Released endorphins Reduced migraine pain Improved range of motion Reduced depression Shortened labor and delivery in expectant mothers Massage therapists can further expound upon the multiple modality approach by utilizing an array of techniques to shift clients out of their pattern of chronic pain. There are three primary categories in which pain management focuses: · Non-invasive, non-drug pain management · Non-invasive, pharmacologic pain management · Invasive pain management Can everyone get a massage? Therapeutic massage may not be appropriate for some individuals. It's always important to consult with your doctor before you receive a massage, especially for those individuals with infectious diseases, certain forms of cancer, skin problems, phlebitis (inflammation of the veins) and cardiac conditions. My treatment will give you relief from neck, low back, shoulder pain. Massage treatments will allow you to move freely and without pain. A series of massage treatments will give you greater flexibility and relieve built up stress. After just a few of my massage treatments you'll be feeling more flexible and free again. 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