Receiving massage on a regular basis is great for people in good health. However, massage can also be beneficial for those with more serious illnesses. Studies have shown that cancer patients receiving regular massage have decreased levels of stress, anxiety, depression, pain and fatigue during their treatment. While massage is not considered treatment on its […]
Chakras are believed to be forces of energy that flow through the subtle body. The subtle body is believed to be the soul or spirit that lies over the physical body. Chakras correspond to seven major organs and systems in the physical and subtle bodies. When the energy flow of a chakra becomes impaired in […]
Massage therapy helps with many things, but did you know it may help with depression? Depression is often called a mental illness that entails an overwhelming sense of sadness, loss and hopelessness. Depression is usually caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Did you know that massage for depression can help release serotonin […]
Almost everyone has experienced back pain or neck pain at least once in their lifetime. Stress, over-working a muscle and sometimes just a weird sleeping position can all create knots and pain in your back and neck. You may be wondering how you can get rid of these uncomfortable knots, and how do you prevent […]
Massage is a natural healing art that has been around for thousands of years. Massage therapy is based on our tendency to rub areas that hurt. We do a head massage when we have a headache. We rub our belly when our stomach aches, parents rub their children when they scuff themselves and mothers rub […]