Health Benefits, Daydreams Massage Therapy for Women by Jill John, Greenwood, Indianapolis, IN

~BODY~ 
Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage:   

*Improves posture        
*Reduces blood pressure         
*Reduces muscle spasms  
*Rehabilitation after injury       
*Post-Operative rehabilitation  
*Strengthens the immune system 
*Treats musculoskeletal problems     
*Promotes deeper & easier breathing                                   
*Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy               
*Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation                                                            *Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness                                                       *Enhance the health & nourishment of skin                   
*Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion                  
*Helps relieve tension-related headaches & effects of eye strain   
*Improves circulation of the blood and movement of lymph fluids    
*Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments;                reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue    *Enhances athletic performance; treats injuries caused during sport/work

~MIND & SPIRIT~ 
 Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy

*Emotional Benefits     
*Fosters peace of mind   
*Creates body awareness     
*Reduces levels of anxiety  
*Helps relieve mental stress  
*Fosters a feeling of well-being                
*Increases mind-body connection        
*Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness                  
*Satisfies the need for caring & nurturing touch                    
*Enhances capacity of calm thinking and creativity                   
*Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
(Info provided by the American Massage Therapy Association)