EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS

Massage,
​Now More Than Ever​
In economically challenging times, it is vital to invest in preventative healthcare. The last thing you want is to get sick, have to take time off work, and pay expensive medical bills.
Following are health reasons all American adults should be including massage in their family budgets and schedules. Massage therapy:
  • Boosts the immune system.
  • Reduces anxiety.
  • Reduces the flow of stress hormones.
  • Improves sleep.
  • Improves energy levels and reduces fatigue.
  • Improves concentration.
  • Increases circulation.
  • Improves self-esteem.
  • Reduces frequency of headaches.
  • Releases endorphins.

Positive Effects Everywhere

COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE

Research Shows

  • Oncology patients show less pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and depression following massage therapy. Stroke patients show less anxiety and lower blood pressure with massage therapy.
  • Massage is beneficial in reducing symptoms associated with arthritis, asthma, burns, high blood pressure, and premenstrual syndrome. 
  • Massage therapy is effective in reducing postsurgical pain.
  • Fibromyalgia patients receiving massage have less pain, depression, anxiety, stiffness, fatigue, and problematic sleep.
  • Massage can reduce sports-related soreness and improve circulation—good to know when you may be exercising more to reduce stress.
  • Deep-tissue massage is effective in treating back pain.
  • Massage reduces symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Alzheimer’s patients exhibit reduced pacing, irritability, and restlessness after neck and shoulder massage.
  • Massage during labor appears to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, and help block pain. Massage may also reduce tearing, shorten labor, reduce the need for medication, and shorten hospital stays.
  • Preterm babies receiving massage therapy gain more weight and have shorter hospital stays than infants not receiving massage.

Invest in Your Health​​

Taking part in this form of regularly-scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with me to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.
DARLENE@JOIFULHEALTH.COM
MAIN: (619) 535-7527