Massage Therapy has many types of techniques and histories, some of the more ancient originating in Egypt and the Orient. All of these techniques and types of massage are meant for the well being of the recipient and can be tailored to individual needs. Massage therapy today means helping to achieve a homeostasis (balance) so the body can function at it's healthiest.

The modalities for massage therapy range from light touch to deep pressure, stretching and use of hot or cold therapies. You will hear of techniques like Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Rolfing, Esalan, Chair Massage, Lomi Lomi, Cranio Sacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. What this means for you is a program designed to adapt to your specific needs in conjunction with the many other services available at Absolute Health Group.

Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which, experts believe, accounts for 80%-90% of disease. Massage has been proven beneficial in treating cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, post-operative surgery, age-related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and depression, to name just a few.

Massage has many physiological effects, such as:
* Increased circulation to all areas of the body. This means that more oxygen goes to the tissues, enabling them to function more efficiently.
* Removal of toxins and waste products that build up in the tissues.
* Reduction in recovery time from certain injuries.
* Softening of the connective tissue that permeates the body, resulting in more relaxed muscles and more efficient organ function.
* Breaking of the pain-tension cycle, which helps prevent muscle strains and aches.
* Increased flexibility and joint mobility.
* Better muscular balance throughout the body, resulting in effective support for other healing modalities, such as chiropractic manipulation.