Fresh Meadows Massage Therapy
Healing Touch Massage Therapy
Our Mission Statement:
"Our mission is to provide our clients with the best quality in massage therapy services, which is defined by the NY State Education Department as "engaging in the application of a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body . . . for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation." To that end, we will employ only the finest massage therapists to provide our clients with superior massage therapy sessions for the affordable fees we charge."
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the practice of applying structured (or unstructured) pressure, tension, motion, or vibration - manually or with mechanical aids - to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints, lymphatic vessels, organs of the gastrointestinal system and reproductive system to achieve a beneficial response.
Massage can be applied to parts of the body or successively to the whole body, to aid the process of injury healing, relieve psychological stress, manage pain, and improve circulation. Where massage is used for its physiological, mental, and mechanical benefits, it may be termed "therapeutic massage" or manipulative therapy.
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.
Some Benefits of Massage:
- Relaxing to the body
- Soothing to the body
- Healing to the body
- Reassuring to the body
- Eases tension, stiffness, and pain
- Improves breathing
- Improves circulation
- Enhances well-being
The Effects of Massage
Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits. Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses. Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system - depending upon what is required by the individual - and thus help reduce fatigue, leaving the receiver with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.
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