Massage is an all-natural and gentle therapy that helps improve and overcome the effects of stress, pain, and muscle aches. Regular and frequent massage therapy promotes a heightened sense of well-being and body awareness.

Although massage effects different people in different ways, there are some physical and psychological benefits experienced by most people who receive regular and/or frequent massage therapy from a licensed and experienced therapist.

There are many physcial benefits that can be derived from massage therapy. They include:

• Increases metabolism.
  
• Increases relaxation while refreshing sore and fatigued muscles.
  
• Improves or increases range of motion of joints experiencing stiffness and pain.
  
• Speeds recovery of injured muscles and tissues.
  
• Increases circulation of nutrients and oxygen in the blood stream, which aids in the improvement of the skin and boosts the immune system.
  
• Aids in pain management of medical conditions such as headaches, sciatica, arthritis, whiplash, and carpal tunnel, to name a few.
  
  

Psychological benefits of massage therapy are varied and powerful:

• Massage therapy reduces many negative effects of stress on the mind by restoring energy back to the body, calming the nervous system, relaxing tense muscles, and removing toxins stored in tense and fatigued muscles. This in turn tends to promote a refreshed, relaxed, and more psychologically balanced feeling while going about daily life.
  
• Massage therapy’s relaxing properties can improve sleep quality.
  
• Regular massage therapy can reduce the heart rate and reduce stresses of the circulatory system.
  
• By animating the tactile sense, the body’s primary sense, massage focuses the body on the ‘here and now’ and away from tension generated by a hectic, modern lifestyle.
  
• The release of endorphins during and after massage is beneficial in many ways because endorphins are the body’s own natural relaxation and pain killing compounds.
  
• The benefits of treating yourself and/or a loved one to massage and spa therapies are essential to a well rounded health and wellness program, and a healthy lifestyle.
  
  

Pregnancy massage relaxes and refreshes the muscles that support additional pregnancy weight, improves fluid circulation thereby reducing swelling and progression of varicose veins. It stimulates intestinal movement, eases gastrointestinal discomfort that often accompanies pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy also promotes a sense of well-being and renewed energy that calms and relaxes your baby. Artistic Handz has a table specifically designed to accommodate pregnancy at any stage and allows for lying face down, as well as side lying support.