The Benefits of Receiving Massage Therapy with LUNA Healing Massage -aka: YOU NEED ME; I KNEAD YOU.

Massage therapy has been practiced for thousands of years, offering not just relaxation but a multitude of physical and mental health benefits.  Here are all of the reasons why incorporating regular massage sessions into your routine can be transformative:

1. Reduces Stress and Promotes Relaxation:

Massage stimulates the release of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine—hormones that help alleviate stress and improve mood. The calming environment during a session further encourages mental tranquility. You might even be so relaxed you get some extra sleep! 

2. Relieves Muscle Tension and Pain:

Whether from exercise, poor posture, or daily stress, muscle tension can cause discomfort and pain. Massage therapy relaxes tissues in muscles and fascia and by increasing blood flow and lymph flow, stiffness, pain and aches are reduced, promoting faster recovery.

3. Enhances Circulation:

Everyone knows that improved circulation from massage helps deliver oxygen and nutrients more effectively throughout the body. This can support healing of muscles, promote healthier skin, and improve overall organ function.

4. Boosts Immune Function:

Studies suggest that regular massage can enhance the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells and decreasing cortisol levels, which can suppress immune response. More and more studies are being done on the role of fascia - the body’s connective tissue web- and they are finding that this connective tissue may play a regulating role in immune health as well. Get yourself on a Myofascial release massage regimen started today!

5. Improves Sleep Quality:

Massage can help regulate sleep patterns by reducing stress and promoting relaxation and the reduction of pain.  The oxytocin released during hand to skin touch has many advantages like increased flow of lymph through the body.  All of these benefits help greatly with overall quality of sleep. 

6. Supports Mental Health:

Beyond physical benefits, massage therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The therapeutic touch and serene experience foster a sense of well-being, returning to self, helping us feel grounded and calm. 

7. Increases Flexibility and Range of Motion:

By loosening tight muscles and connective tissue, massage helps improve flexibility and joint mobility, making it especially beneficial for athletes and individuals with mobility challenges. This is also true and especially needed for post-operative surgery recovery cases! 

Regular massage therapy sessions are not a luxury—they’re an investment in your health. From stress relief to physical rehabilitation, the holistic benefits make it a vital part of a balanced wellness regimen. 

Aurora Menkee has 17 year of trained experience in a multitude of healing massage modalities, including Myofascial Release, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Orthobionomy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy and more!  

We look forward to helping you feel your best with holistic healing massages tailored to suit your individual needs!