Inspiration

He who knows others is wise.  He who knows himself is enlightened.-Tao Tzu

If I'd known I was gonna live this long. I'd have taken better care of myself. [Eubie Blake At Age 

100]

Eubie Blake

Health and intellect are the two blessings of life~~Menander

The sound body is the product of the sound mind.George Bernard Shaw

It's the mind that makes the body rich.Shakespeare

                                           "When dealing with people, remember

                                           you are not dealing with creatures of logic,

                                           But with creatures of emotion."

                                                         - Dale Carnegie

“If the dream is big enough the facts don't matter”- Dexter Yeager

When health is absent...Wisdom cannot reveal itselfArt cannot become manifestStrength cannot be exertedWealth is useless and reason is powerless.  Heraphilies

The mind cannot forget what the hands have learned Jon Zahourek

My vision is to make touch positive social value in our culture. David Palmer

The body is movement. Breath is life. And the base of our being is the support of others. Harold Dull

I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away. Hedy Lamarr

The master therapist is real, calm, nonjudgemental, intelligent, sensitive, strong yet flexible, supportive, compassionate, empathic, and joyful. John Barnes

The healthy, the strong individual, is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he has an abscess on his knee or in his soul. Rona Barrett

The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body. Harry J. Johnson

Benefits of Massage

The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied.  Recent research has shown the effectiveness  of massage for the following:

• Ease medication dependence
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow, the body's natural defense system
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shortens maternity hospital stays
• Reduce post-operative pain
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ, the skin
• Decrease the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Lower blood pressure
• Alleviate low back pain and improve range of motion
• Reduce headaches
• Increase flexibility
• Lessen depression and anxiety
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks
• Ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• Decrease pain (i.e. cancer patients)
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
• Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling
• Reduce spasms and cramping
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
• Release endorphins, amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller
• Relieves migraine pain

A Powerful Ally
There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:

• Decreased anxiety.
• Enhanced sleep quality.
• Greater energy.
• Improved concentration.
• Increased circulation.
• Reduced fatigue.

Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.

Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:

• Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
• Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
• Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
• High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
• Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
• Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat postsurgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.

Increase the Benefits with Frequent Visits
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massage frequently can do even more. This is the beauty of bodywork. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember: just because massage feels like a pampering treat doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.