Massage luxury or maintenance for good health?

Many people still consider massage a luxury and actually feel guilty for indulging in such a luxury.  However it is so much more, it is an investment in your health.  Massage is packed full of benefits.

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers.
• Ease medication dependence by relieving pain.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce post surgery adhesion 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.
• Relieve migraine pain.
• Relieves jet lag
• Assist in relieving the pain  and tight muscles associated with scoliosis.

It is believed that many disease and illnesses begin with stress and lack of sleep.  Many people say after a massage they sleep better, have better digestive habits, and overall more relaxed.
Most HSA and FSA will reimburse you for your massage with a doctor's letter recommending massage.  Most doctor's will be glad to provide you with a Rx for massage. 
So invest in your health and schedule regular monthly massages without guilt. 

Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell
770-649-9555
Jo Ann Taylor, CMT, LMT
Kimberly Clarke, Esthetician
Tiffany Linton, Nail Specialist
Jennifer Lezontier, Hair Stylist