MASSAGE THERAPY:

Massage therapy involves systematic stroking, kneading, and pressing soft tissues of the entire body in order to induce a state of total relaxation. Massage effects the body as a whole and research shows that massage reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins, which are the body’s natural pain killers.

Massage is best known for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. It is also effective for relieving and managing chronic and acute pain. By enhancing the body’s own processes, massage therapy promotes health.


REFLEXOLOGY:

Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the hands and feet are related to internal organs and glands. Reflexology helps to stimulate normal function of the organ involved to aid self-healing and bring about physical and mental wellbeing.

The primary benefits of reflexology are relaxation, relief of stress, and improved circulation. Individuals have reported having greater alertness, improved vitality, and increased creativity after a reflexology session. It can help individuals suffering from a variety of illnesses and is also recommended to help relieve stress disorders.  

HOT STONE:

Hot Stone Therapy is a wonderful, relaxing experience that uses deep penetrating heat from smooth basalt rocks.  The heated stones are placed on specific points on the skin as well as used throughout the massage to smooth muscle tissue and relieve muscle tension and stress. The heat from the stones stimulates the relaxation response and promotes healing thorough increased blood flow and circulation.

BELAVI:

This non-surgical facelift offers clients a cleansing, soothing massage that focuses gentle strokes and acupressure points on the underlying layers of facial skin and tissue and is Medically proven to be safe and effective, .  The end results of a 75-minute session are: Improved skin tone and elasticity, increased firmness, less visible facial lines, elimination of toxins, and stimulated blood and oxygen flow.

"The Belavi Facelift Massage is great for anyone who wants to painlessly combat the passage of time and the pull of gravity without invasive cosmetic surgery and related complications.  The results are truly amazing!" said Phyllis Schwartz, Keep In Touch founder and president.

OTHER WEB RESOURCES:

American Massage Therapy Association
www.amtamassage.org

Touch Research Institute
www.miami.edu/topuch-research

Associated Bodyworks Massage Professionals
www.abmp.com

Massage Therapy Journal
www.amtamassage.org/journal/home.htm

Massage and Bodywork Magazine
www.massageandbodywork.com