A Peaceful Place Massage & Wellness Center

Specialties

Benefits of Massage What are the benefits of receiving regular massages or body work treatments? *Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs. *Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage is known to increase the cells that fight cancer. *Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin. *Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles *Reduces spasms and cramping *Increases joint flexibility. *Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level. *Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain. *Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred. *Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain. *Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication. *Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion. *Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.