Massage therapy is the systematic manual manipulation of soft tissue — skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (the membrane surrounding muscles and muscle groups). The most common forms of massage are Swedish and deep tissue, and there are dozens of modalities that address more specific needs of the patient.
Some of the benefits of receiving massage are:
- Reduced muscular tension, which can relieve pain all over the body
- Reduced stress chemicals in the blood, which can help you relax and feel better
- Increased awareness of where you are habitually tight, so that you can take steps to let go of that tension
- Increased circulation to your cells, which in turn increases oxygen flow, thereby improving alertness, body functioning, energy, and vitality
- Enhanced immunity by stimulating lymph flow
With regular massage, you may be able to reap benefits such as a heightened awareness of your body, decrease in pain in overused areas of your body, reduction of headaches, and better sleep. Practitioners at Tai Sophia Institute’s Natural Care Center do a combination of several modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, and myofascial release. Each massage is tailored to the specific desires of the client.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Natural Care Center at 410-888-9048 ext. 6614. Learn more about any of our services by scheduling a FREE 15-minute consultation.
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About the Natural Care Center
At Tai Sophia Institute’s Natural Care Center our practitioners partner with you to bring forth the extraordinary wisdom and vitality of the human body to help you heal and be well, live fully, grow stronger, and be all that you can be. We've been bringing out the best in our clients for over 35 years.