Massage Supports Emotional Health & Recovery

Injury and pain affect each aspect of who you are: body, mind, emotions, and spirit.  I believe healing (of all kinds) is best achieved by working with each of these aspects.  Your body is not simply a machine that your mind and spirit inhabit.  You are an embodied being.  

Because of this, massage and bodywork are a wonderful support to professional counseling for emotional healing.  This includes recovery from trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and addiction.

Studies have shown that massage therapy decreases depression and improves body image.  Scientists have measured increases in dopamine and serotonin after massage.  Studies have also shown that massage reduces stress and anxiety.  This, in turn, improves your sleep.  Physically feeling better makes the whole you feel better.

Another way that bodywork can help is by easing postural strains.  This is energizing!  Walking taller reinforces positive feelings about yourself.  Releasing muscle tension allows you to use that energy for other things.

Most importantly, massage provides a way for you to nurture yourself with safe and comforting touch.  Each session is under your control.  Reclaim your body as your own.  Feel at home in your skin.

At your request, I would be happy to work with your counselor.  Otherwise, be assured that your session is confidential.

Download my Sept/Oct 2006 Newsletter:  Supporting Your Emotional Health    (If you have trouble downloading, see the Newsletters page for help.)

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