Whether you are having a massage to treat yourself to a pampering session,
to relax from the stresses of the day or for a specific muscular ache or pain, it is the aim of Health
in Harmony to meet your needs.
It is widely accepted that massage therapy can help decrease our stress
levels and aid us in terms of relaxation. However, there are numerous additional physiological and psychological
benefits that you can enjoy.
By manipulating the soft tissues, massage stretches and loosens our muscles
and other tissues thereby easing muscular tension, mobilising stiff joints and improving our muscle tone.
The skin is the largest sensory organ that our body has and
by stimulating the skin, massage is able to improve the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the body and speed up the drainage
of toxins and waste (known as lactic acid) from tissues. Massage will also remove dead skin cells
thereby promoting healthy and vibrant skin.
Massage increases circulation, improves blood flow and stimulates the
movement of lymph fluid, which in turn allows fresh blood and oxygen to reach all the body cells faster.
By relaxing through massage, we stimulate the part of our brain
'the parasympathetic nervous system' that slows down our heart rate and breathing, lowers blood pressure, aids
digestion and combats insomnia. Massage will also help to release the endorphins that are naturally produced by
our bodies and act as a natural painkiller.
Massage treats you as the whole person and is a form of touch that helps your
body to relax. The primary goal of massage therapy is to help your body heal itself and to increase your general
health and wellbeing.
