-Offers drug-free humanistic support, based on the bodies natural ability to heal itself.
-Facilitates personal growth.
-Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients to tissues and vital organs.
-Provides healthy touch and nurturing.
-Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
-Enriches quality of life.
-Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ- the skin.
-Can enhance body image and self-esteem.
-Has a balancing effect on hormones; decreasing stress hormones and increasing relaxation hormones, thereby having contributing to overall wellness.
-Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles.
-Reduces spasms and cramping.
-Encourages sound sleep.
-Increases joint flexibility.
-Assists with shorter labor for woman, shorter hospital stays, and decreased medication.
-Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates pains of the athlete at any level.
-Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury, and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
-Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
-Improves range-of motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
-Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
-Increases physical performance.
-Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
-Reduces occurrence of injuries.
-Helps people live longer and feel better.
Benefits of Touch:
Simply having touch in our lives has innumerable and amazing benefits. And you don't need to be a professional to give and receive this life enhancing gift. In a nut shell, know that science and human experience have found volumes of reasons why touch is not just wonderfully enhancing to life, but vital to it. Beyond massage and body therapies, and perhaps more importantly, are the powerful and affirming everyday types of touch. The brush of a hand as you receive your change at the market. A friendly pat on the shoulder. Holding a child. Giving a "high-five". Petting your dog. A warm-hearted, "bear" hug (one of my favorites). Holding hands with a loved one. Touch simply, easily, and often. Enjoy!
More inspiring findings about touch:
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/health-benefits-of-touch
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/01/05/touching.makes.you.healthier.health/index.html
http://www.beliefnet.com/healthandhealing/getcontent.aspx?cid=13623
Thrive Wellness, LLC
Carrie Smith-Hardee, LMT, RM
Available By Appointment
480-452-3086
Carrie Smith-Hardee, LMT, RM
Available By Appointment
480-452-3086
