Bodywork/Therapeutic Massage

In addition to a consistent practice of mindful movement activities, various forms of bodywork can relieve muscular tension, provide relief from temporary or chronic muscular discomfort, assist the body in achieving greater flexibility, increase circulation and stimulate healing from within.

When you consider the benefits of therapeutic massage (some refer to it as "bodywork"), ranging from "de-kinked" muscles to improved self esteem, it seems less a luxury and more a part of a preventive health program.

To most of us, it feels good to be touched. Massage communicates a sense of acceptance, caring and well-being. But it is more than just feeling wonderful, relaxed and cared for. It is touch applied with focus, knowledge and, frequently, pressure. The pressure, some researchers say, help reduce the body's levels of stress hormones...and can stimulate certain sensory receptors that light touch does not.

Massage stimulates both the circulatory and lymphatic systems simultaneously, enhancing the body's capacity to nourish and detoxify. It can relieve tight muscles, allowing you to feel as though you had a good stretch--only better. And massage has been shown to release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

Since there are so many styles of massage, we suggest you work with a variety of therapists to find the right one for you.