Massage Therapy
Massage therapy has been practised for centuries and its effects have been well documented, telling us clearly that it is good for us. Regular practice means we become calmer, healthier and happier.
So how does it work?
Under the skin massage causes complex processes to start. Hormones and "signal substances" transmit messages to the brain and back again, some stimulating and others calming. Touch is known to increase the level of oxytocin, the hormone that makes us relax, which in our fast- paced modern lives is a necessary means to restoring balance in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
In the 21st century, massage has become a mainstream complementary therapy and also a part of integrated medicine as we know it. It is used throughout society on many levels and has a very important role to play in maintaining a healthy everyday life.
Massage Therapy has become a part of modern day self-care regimes, right up there with the dentist, doctor and fitness programs.