Update: We regret that we have suspended our massage therapy for the time being. However, we highly recommend Becky Yawman, our former massage therapist who is now offering massage at Bambu Organic Salon.
Massage has been practiced for thousands of years. Like acupuncture, massage is an ancient natural healing modality which continues to be an effective form of natural medicine in the modern world. It can provide relief from symptoms, heal injuries, address specific health conditions, and promote overall wellness.
Massage therapy is a great complement to acupuncture by bringing attention to your body in ways that cannot be achieved by other modes of health care. Many health conditions cannot be resolved with mainstream medicine or with mainstream medicine alone. Migraine headaches, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue are a few examples. There are aches and pain that arise in the body which mainstream medicine cannot diagnose. Acupuncture and massage therapy can reduce and eliminate pain. In some cases, they can resolve pain of unknown causes. Many patients achieve better results when massage or acupuncture are included in their health care. Regular massages can promote better general health and well-being.
Massage can reduce or resolve the following conditions:
- Chronic Pain
- Headaches
- Poor Flexibility
- Chronic Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Nerve Impingement
- Sprains and Strains
There are many benefits of massage, including:
- Reduction of stress and tension
- Uplifting the spirit and lessening depression
- Calming anxiety
- Improved quality of sleep
- Greater mental focus
- Increased energy and reduced fatigue
- Relief from chronic pain
- Alleviation of low back pain
- Increased range of motion
- Relaxation of muscle tension to improve mobility and flexibility
- Release of endorphins that work as the body’s natural pain killer
- Improved general well-being
- Relief of tension headaches and migraine headaches
- Accelerated recovery from exercise and injury
- Increased athletic performance and reduced risk of injury
- Immunity enhancement by stimulating the flow of lymph, which is the body’s natural defense system
- Improvement in circulation by moving oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
