More reasons to get a massage? Yes, please! We all love a massage, they feel amazing & can help us so much physically, but did you know there are also mental health benefits as well? Some studies even show that getting massages often can increase short-term and long-term benefits such as reducing stress & anxiety and lowering heart rate & blood pressure.

Here are some of the main benefits of massage therapy:

• Relieves pain & tension: Massages can help alleviate muscle tension/pain, promote the release of endorphins & improve circulation

• Reduces stress & anxiety: Massages can help increase levels of serotonin & dopamine (feelings of relaxation and well-being) and help decrease stress hormones like cortisol & adrenaline.

• Promotes better sleep: Getting a massage can help improve your sleep quality as it promotes relaxation, the production of melatonin & reduces stress + anxiety.

• Improves circulation: Massages can help improve the body’s lymphatic & blood flow, which in turn promotes the delivery of oxygen & nutrients throughout the body.

• Enhances immune function: Massage therapy has been known to help boost immune function as it improves the movement of lymphatic fluid & increases the activity of natural killer cells.

• Supports mental health: Massage therapy can help to lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression as it promotes relaxation and helps decrease the stress hormones in our body.

• Improve range of movement & flexibility: As you probably know, massages can help to increase the flexibility of joints & muscles, which improves overall mobility and reduces the risk of injury.

Who is even more ready for a massage now?! If you’ve been feeling a little blah, stressed mentally, or a little tension in your body, it’s time for a massage. We talk a lot about treating yourself + how important it is to our overall well-being and getting a massage definitely falls under the category. Whether it’s a 30 minute or 60-90 minute (of course the longer the better!) massage, taking this time to focus on you and relax can have such a positive impact on both your physical and mental health.

We would love to have you in at The Tiny Spa for your next massage. You can book your appointment here. We can’t wait to see you!

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Until next time,