Phoenix Wellness Center

Benefits of Massage
Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. It is found in all major civilizations past and present. From the ancient Greek gymnasia and Roman baths to modern day spas and health clubs, massage has been recognized for its health enhancing effects. The healing systems of many cultures, including our own, use hands-on therapy to soothe aches and pains and facilitate the body's own healing powers.

From infancy to old age, massage has been found to enhance general health and well-being. Therapeutic massage has many applications and variations. Because it is used for health promotion as well as for its curative aspect, it can truthfully be said "if you have a body, you can benefit from therapeutic massage."

Proven Effective
Many of the therapeutic effects of massage recognized by personal and clinical experience over the years have been supported by scientific research. In addition to the commonly known benefits of relaxation, improved circulation, and relief for muscle tension, new applications for therapeutic massage are surfacing in areas related to mental and emotional well-being, infant care, aging, and other special situations. Exciting new discoveries link touch in general, and therapeutic massage in particular, to improved immune system functioning.

Many Benefits and Uses
Enhances General Health. Therapeutic massage can be an important component of your health maintenance or wellness plan. It helps keep the body and mind functioning optimally.

Promotes well-nourished and healthy skin.

Improves circulation of blood and lymph.

Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility.

Encourages general relaxation.

Improves immune system functioning.

Improves energy flow.

Alleviates Problem Conditions
Therapeutic massage can help relieve certain common physical problems, and help bring the body hack to optimal functioning.

General muscular tension and aches.

Tension headaches and others with challenging orthopedic conditions.

Muscular back pain.

Poor circulation.

Stress and anxiety.

Support Your Fitness or Sports Program
Therapeutic massage can be an important adjunct to a fitness or sports program, helping you achieve your performance goals with minimum injury and pain.

Relieves tired and sore muscles.

Helps improve flexibility.

Relaxes tight muscles.

Speeds recovery from strenuous physical exertion.

Reduces the anxiety of athletic competition.

Relieves the Effects of Stress
Therapeutic massage helps balance the effects of stress in our lives, and avoid stress related disease and dysfunction.

Triggers the Relaxation Response.

Relaxes tense muscles.

Reduces anxiety level.

Normalizes blocked energy flow.

Improves immune system functioning.

Restores a calm mind and feeling of well-being.

Special Cases
Therapeutic massage can help in certain temporary or long-term situations which cause unique physical and mental challenges.

For mothers-to-be during pregnancy.

For infants, especially premature and other developmentally challenged babies.

For the disabled, especially those in wheelchairs.

For the elderly.

Complements Other Health Care
Therapeutic massage is frequently used to enhance the beneficial effects of other types of health care.

Physical and Occupational Therapy.

Chiropractic.

Acupuncture.