Some people may view massage as just a luxury, but there are many benefits in receiving a professional, therapeutic massage or body work. 

Benefits of massage:

• Reduces stress
• Deepens relaxation
• Releases endorphins-amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
• Improves range of motion
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves sleep
• Stimulates circulation
• Promotes tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue 
• Enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow
• Relieves joint pain
• Reduces swelling and edema