Claire R. Holland, M.D., L.M.T.

There are many paths to healing

Benefits of Light Touch Therapy and Massage

Experts estimate that more than 90% of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster than high stress. Light Touch Therapy and Massage Therapy are effective tools for managing this stress and may lead to:

  • Decreased anxiety.
  • Enhanced sleep quality.
  • Greater energy.
  • Improved concentration.
  • Increased circulation.
  • Reduced fatigue.

Light Touch Therapy and Massage can also specifically address: 

  • Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
  • Ease medication dependence.
  • Enhance immunity by stimulating the body's natural defense systems - blood and lymph.
  • 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 Range of Motion and flexibility.
  • Lessen depression and anxiety.
  • Reduce scar tissue and stretch marks by promoting tissue regeneration.
  • Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
  • Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
  • Reduce Swelling due to lymph node removal, surgery, trauma, or overuse.
  • 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.

 

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