Massage therapy has been a method for pain management and stress reduction for centuries. Techniques vary but all require a skilled therapist. Massage not only stretches and loosens muscle and connective tissue but it also greatly improves blood flow to the heart and lymph fluid through the body. More than just "feeling good," massage has an impressive range of benefits and effects on the body. The therapist's hands speed the removal of metabolic waste products resulting in exercise or inactivity. This allows more oxygen and nutrients to reach cells and tissues. The sensory receptors in the skin and muscles "wake up," bringing new awareness to areas that have felt cut off by chronic tension patterns.

		By releasing muscular tension, the overall flow of energy throughout the body is unblocked and balanced. Massage can also stimulate endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers. Massage, in and if itself, is not designed to be a "cure all." Instead, it's meant to be part of a stress reduction program. Having a massage once or twice a year offers little more than a brief respite from pain or stress. As with regular exercise, the benefits are more pronounced and longer lasting when performed on a regular basis. Clients referred to us because of a chronic health problem require particular care when selecting a massage therapist. Health challenges such as arthritis, fibromyolgia, chronic fatique syndrome, muscular dystrophy and disc degeneration, to name a few, require specific techniques for the alleviation of symptoms. Our job is to take your health seriously. Whether you schedule a massage simply for relaxation purposes or to manage chronic health problems, we want you to feel confident that you are in good hands. Health Challenges - For our clients experiencing chronic health concerns, we take particular care to understand the pain you may be experiencing and the health regimen your physician has outlined to improve your health. Our role is to provide a complimentary health benefit that will work in tandem with your physician's medical advice. Routine massage can alleviate conditions such as: -multiple sclerosis -fibromyalgia -heart disease -diabetes -chronic fatigue syndrome -muscular dystrophy -disc degeneration -cancer -arthritis to name a few. In a nursing home we require a physician's order. We would be glad to offer any report to your physician regarding your massage therapy with us. Let us know how we can be of service both to you and your physician. Your health is our primary concern.
	Open Monday-Friday, 10-5 p.m. with evenings by appointment until 7 p.m. And Saturdays 9-3 112 South New Street • Staunton, VA 24401 • 540.886.7772 • Email Us: bodyandsoul@ntelos.net