Massage therapy reduces activity of the sympathetic nervous system / Hawaiian Experience Spa A new study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience shows the positive effects of manual lymphatic drainage massage on the sympathetic nervous system.  The sympathetic nervous system is the part...

Massage is clinically proven to reduce stress. Massage therapy is a proven, non invasive way to reduce chronic stress levels in the body.  Dozens of studies have shown the effectiveness of massage therapy in reducing stress and millions of people avail themselves to the services of massage therapists...

Vet shows stretchy delicate skin on dog with Ehler-Danlos / Wikimedia Commons Medical massage therapy can be used effectively to reduce pain and increase quality of life in patients suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  EDS is a genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by joint pain...

Many people experience tingling sensations in one or both hands.  The tingling may only be in part of the hand or the entire hand and may occur sporadically or be present most of the time.  Often the tingling is a concern to people who think there is a neurological cause of the symptom.  While this...

Massage therapy treats stiff necks and much more. Simply put, Medical Massage Therapy is the focused use of advanced massage techniques to treat a specific condition and achieve a specific outcome. In some cases the condition treated is first diagnosed by the patient’s physician.  In other cases the...