Did you know that a massage brings about many important health benefits and that the Chinese started using massage to heal the body as far back as 5000 BC.

As our days get shorter because our lives get busier, we forget to take the time out we need to de-stress and massage not only relaxes your body it quietens your mind and has so many other health benefits.

Not only do we suffer physically, mentally and emotionally in our everyday busy lives but so do the people around us. We don't mean it but our pressures get the better of us sometimes and we project these negativities onto the people we love.

So why do we feel selfish and guilty when we want to get a massage? Maybe because a massage is still looked at as a self-indulgent EXTRA luxury and it shouldn’t because of the all benefits it has on our bodies.

• Massage calms the nervous system and promotes a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.
• Massage reduces tension and anxiety.
• Massage improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
• Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body's waste products.
• Massage prevents and relieves muscle cramps and spasms.
• Massage therapy can help with pain management in conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms.
• Speeds recovery from sports injury and fatigue
• Increases the blood’s oxygen capacity by 10-15%

So why not consider massage appointments as a regular part of your health and wellness plan as it truly is an investment to your overall health.