"Massage Therapy"

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There’s something about Amy. No, shes not my latest crush. And no, shes not my best friend, collegue, or boss. She’s an angel from heaven sent down to save me. Amy is the name of my masseuse.


And once a week, she relaxes my mind, body, and weary soul!

Haha , alright maybe I sound like I am a little crazy, but heres the thing. Gone are the days when going to a spa to get a massage was considered to be an indulgence. In fact, more and more doctors today will actually recommend that people try and get a regular massage treatment as part of their weekly regime. This is emphasized even more with reference to people who are highly physically and mentally active (read: people who train hard at the gym and have high-pressure, high-stress jobs) Research shows that getting a regular form of body work (massage, physio-therapy, or maalish) comes with a number of benefits. Here are the 3 biggest reasons to get yourself a regular appointment!


Physical relief: the kneading strokes of a massage when combined with the circular movement actually serves a multitude of purposes. First, this rhythmic and strong motion works to loosed up any knotted muscles in the region (think of the jammed feeling you get in your back and shoulders after a long week of meetings, not to mention weight training!). Second, massage also helps to improve the blood circulation in the muscles of the body, this increased blood circulation allows for better transport of oxygen to all the muscles and organs enabling them to function more effectively. Third,certain massages also work to stretch the body, working to improve ligament and joint function.

Relaxation for the mind: Spending an hour in a week allowing all of the knots in those shoulder and back muscles to be slowly loosened gives you a great sense of relaxation. In fact, not only do you leave feeling like your back feels better, you literally feel like a weight has been lifted off those shoulders.

The feel-good factor: On a purely hedonistic note, getting a regular massage simply feels GREAT. Both mentally and phycially you are getting the respite you need from your weekly grind, allowing you to continue to do your best, and with a smile on your face. So lie back, and enjoy :)