What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?

Massage can reduce or eliminate pain; improve joint mobility;
increase circulation; improve lymph drainage;
benefit your immune system

Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.  It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early enough after accidents involving trauma and injury.

Massage therapists work to improve the circulation of blood through the body and to speed the removal of metabolic waste products from muscles. Their skilled kneading increases the flexibility of muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues. Some people visit a massage therapist to relieve pain or to warm up before a sporting event. Others want to relax and reduce stress.

The intended effects of massage are accomplished through the physiologic, energetic and mind/body connections in a clean and safe environment that respects the clients’ self-determined outcome of the session.

The Benefits of Massage Therapy can help to reduce or eliminate
 Enhancing general relaxation
 Reducing muscular tension and associated discomfort
 Reducing anxiety
 Improving sleep
 Increasing feelings of well-being
 Enhancing tissue elasticity and flexibility
 Increasing range of motion in joints
 Relaxing tight muscles
 Relieving muscle aches and stiffness
 Speeding recovery from exercise
 Promoting well nourished - healthy skin
 Improving circulation of blood + lymph
 Improving immune system functioning
 Improving energy flow

 in addition to relief of:

· Pain/tension
· Depression/anxiety
· Physical/Mental Fatigue
· High Blood Pressure
· Triggerpoints/Metabolic waste

Help to Improve :
· Circulation
· Posture
· Joint Mobility
· Lymph Drainage
· Immune System Function
· Faster Healing
· Concentration
· More Restful Sleep
                                   and creating an overall sense of well-being!

Are you hurting? Have you been in an accident or had surgery? Do you have work related injuries, neck, shoulder or lower back pain?

Stop the pain cycle
Over the past several decades , neuromuscular therapy (NMT) has emerged as a significant methodology for assessing, treating and preventing soft tissue injuries and chronic pain. NMT, a series of treatment protocols based on the practitioner's skill, anatomy knowledge and precise palpatory application, has found its home, not only in the treatment rooms of massage therapy, but also in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, osteopathic and physical medicine clinics worldwide.

In referrals, doctors often use the expression "sprain/strain". This refers to tiny, little tears in the tissues in which trigger points develop. This causes inflammation which slows down oxygen and blood supply to those particular parts of the body.

The following conditions may be helped by Massage Therapy:

·         Kyphotic Posture/Scoliosis

·         Whiplash

·         Palliative Care

·         Headaches

·         Tendonitis

·         Muscle Tension and Spasm

·         Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

·         Parkinson's Disease

·         Multiple Sclerosis

·         Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (repetitive strain)

Let Donna Stop the Pain Cycle!

 Proud member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association.

I’ll Keep You Moving

BellaDonna’s Massage Therapy
Sarasota Location: The Lotus Garden ~ 1910 Robinhood Street, Suite E ~ Sarasota, FL 34231
 (941) 724-0411 cell  email: info@belladonnasmassagetherapy.com
Donna Garrison LMT ma04925