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Holistic massage is a discipline used to improve wellbeing by treating the mind, body and spirit. It maintains general health and offers relaxation in our often hectic lifestyles. Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Depending on the type of massage given, it can stimulate or calm the nervous system, and can therefore help reduce fatigue and leave the patient relaxed, or leave them with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually. It has significant benefits for all the body's essential systems; therefore as a professional therapist I have a thorough understanding of the body and its systems. Benefits of Massage Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body. Massage therapy eases tension, stiffness, pain and enhances well-being. It also improves breathing and improves circulation as well as having an overall relaxing and soothing effect. There are many therapeutic benefits to massage for example, it can help to:
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