factor in illness & disease. Stress keeps you in a low level of fight-or-flight mode which interrupts the body’s ability to assimilate nutrients and the immune systems ability to function fully.

Fight-or-flight mode means the body’s blood & energy supplies are focused on the muscles, heart & lungs. Adrenaline levels increase as well as blood pressure.

Rest-and-digest mode means the body’s blood & energy supplies are focused on the digestive, immune, and toxin clearing systems.  Adrenaline & blood pressure return to normal, the muscles relax and you feel safe in the world.

Balance is necessary for healthy body function.

Among the many benefits of massage is an opportunity to intentionally enter rest-and-digest mode.  Soothing music helps relax the mind.  Massage techniques:
                           invite the body to relax
                           stimulate the immune system
                           stimulate the toxin clearing system
                           and restore your natural sense of well-being.

For more details see:
http://www.aboutmassage.com/benefits.htm
http://www.ncbtmb.com/consumers_massage_facts.php
http://www.ncbtmb.com/consumers_what_you_should_know.php
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps3/Massage_Therapy/default.htm
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps3/Massage_Therapy/newlicense.htm