Emotional, mental and physical tension is stored in the muscle tissue, and skilled massage applied to the soft tissue encourages the muscular and nervous systems to relax, helping release stress and tension. The muscular, nervous, skeletal and circulatory systems are assisted to work harmoniously, which also acts as a preventative/maintenance to wellness. Waste products like toxins and metabolites caught in the muscle tissue are eliminated quicker. The relaxing, rhythmical movements stimulate the release of endorphins (nature’s opiates), which has added psychological benefits. A treatment may include the use of essential oils (aromatherapy) along with techniques such as effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (tapping), friction, and pressure energy balancing. Often, other complementary modalities such as reflexology, colour healing, polarity, etc. are […]