Words of Wellness / Health

More and more people recognize the health benefits of massage. But before you can decide which massage style is best for you, you need to ask yourself a question. Do you want a massage for relaxation and stress control? Or do you need symptom relief or help with a health condition?

April showers may bring May flowers, but “stress storms” are common this time of year.

We automatically schedule routine maintenance for our cars, but we don’t give our bodies the same consideration.

Stress is not unusual or abnormal. It's an everyday occurrence that your body reacts to in either a positive or negative manner. It's basically the preparation of your body to physically move. Your heart rate increases and your breathing quickens in anticipation of muscular activity.

How you manage stress is a personal choice. You can deal with stress in healthy—or not so healthy—ways. If some of the ways you deal with stress are less than healthy, think about trying one of these options below:

Get the Most from YOUR Massage

When you make a commitment to routine massage therapy sessions, you’re committing to a lifestyle that is focused on overall health and wellness. To make sure that you’re getting the best massage every time, Elements Massage suggests the following tips to enhance your massage experience.

Enhance your massage with these premium specialty services and enjoy the benefits of a massage long after the time on the table:

Massage offers a holistic treatment approach that can have physically and mentally restorative effects on arthritis sufferers.

The health benefits of massage are overwhelming. Do you want a massage for relaxation and stress control? Or do you need symptom relief or help with a health condition? At Elements Massage, a therapeutic approach is designed to match you with the therapist and the specific technique customized that's best for your wellness situation.