Darcie Hughes, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Doula: LMT, CD(DONA)
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Monday-Friday 9am – 8pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
What is Massage
Massage is a therapy in which muscles and other soft tissues of the body are manipulated to improve health and well-being. There are many different varieties and techniques. Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and instills a feeling of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, there are also many benefits.
The Benefits of Massage
- Alleviates low-back pain and improves range of motion
- Assists with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers
- Exercises and stretches weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
- Helps athletes of any level prepare and recover from strenuous workouts
- Increases joint flexibility
- Lessens depression and anxiety
- Pumps oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and swelling
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Relaxes and softens injured, tired, and overused muscles
- Releases endorphins that work as the body’s natural painkiller
- Relieves migraine pain