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Honor Your Body
Honor Your Body
Some people have a hard time even considering massage because they are so unh.....
06-09-2009
Pain, Pain, go away: Strokes for Folks Therapeutic Massage has been relieving aches, pains for five years
Lynette M. Stauffer founded Strokes for Folks Therapeutic Massage, LLC in June 2004 in Rosemount. It was a landmark move for Stauffer, who worked with.....
06-29-2007
Relay for Life tops last year's total
Walkers of all ages persevered through the night to raise more than $68,000 for the American Cancer Society Friday during the 2007 Rosemount Relay for.....
benefits of massage
Benefits of Massage Therapy
A massage therapist's trained and caring touch can have profound effects on your physical, mental, and emotional states:
| • | Physically relaxes the body | • | Strengthens the immune system |
| • | Lowers blood pressure | • | Calms the nervous system |
| • | Slows respiration | • | Increases flexibility/range of motion |
| • | Stretches connective tissues | • | Reduces scarring |
| • | Increases blood and lymph circulation | • | Reduces tension headaches |
| • | Increases red blood cell counts | • | Decreases muscular deterioration |
| • | Stimulates the release of endorphins | • | Deeper effective breathing |
| • | Relieves cramps and muscle spasms | • | Reduces heart rate |
| • | Induces mental relaxation | • | Feeling of well-being |
| • | Reduces anxiety | • | Enhances self-image |
| • | Loosens tight muscles | • | Speeds recovery from injury/illness |
| • | Improves skin tone | • | Reduces mental stress |
| • | Speeds removal of metabolic waste | • | Promotes better sleep |
| • | Relieves tired and aching muscles | • | Improves concentration |
| • | Improves muscle tone | • | Greater creative expression |
