Highland Women's Care

Massage Therapy Benefits

Why Massage?

 A massage is equal to a 3 mile hike (but is not a substitute for exercise) by increasing muscle movement and body fluid.

 Massage moves red blood cells in the bloodstream by bringing into service those cells which may cling to the walls of blood vessels.

 Massage increases the urine flow by moving fluid through the kidneys at a faster rate.

 Massage aids in breaking down adhesions, breaks up congestion and lessens swelling in the joints. It feeds the muscles without exhausting them.

 Massage stimulates the nervous, respiratory, circulatory and lymph systems.

 Massage gives relief from pain, restores metabolic balance, and gives both physical as well as mental benefits.

 Massage may help reduce and realign collagen fibers to produce a strong, flexible scar. 

 Massage may help protect against sports injury.                                                                                                                                       

 Muscles stressed to the point of fatigue take 48-72 hours to rest, adapt, and recuperate. Massage reduces this time by as much as 50%.

 Massage removes waste product so muscles can train harder and more efficiently.

Prenatal Massage

Eases discomfort

Increases muscle tone

Tailored  to the changes a women’s body goes through

Reduces back and neck pain and relieves stress on the joints 

Aid in blood flow to the mother and baby, reducing fatigue

Helps revive expecting mothers’ physical and mental state

May help reduce swelling in the hands, feet and ankles

Post Partum Massage

Relieves back pain from labor

Eases discomfort from deliver

Helps new mothers restore emotional state

Gives new mothers some alone time for relaxation and reflection