Massage therapy consists of a number of (hands on) muscles manipulations of the body that strengthens the return of the blood to the heart and restores the bodies balance of vital energies. Lymphatic circulation and cells nutrition is improved.
Four main movements are at the base of the therapy:
To optimize result, other movements are used:
- stretching
- friction
- direct pressure
- vibration
For your well being, Massage Synovie asks that you fill out a brief health questionnaire the contents of which are completely confidential. Using this information, the therapist will be able to formulate a treatment specific to your needs. We reserve the right to withhold massage treatment if your condition doesn't permit it.
Touch Research Institut (University of Miami)
A study showed that massage therapy stimulates the production of a substance similar to serotonin which is found in analgesics. Massage allows you to avoid increased pain fighting medication which may cause dependence. Massage therapy is, therefore, the treatment of choice in combating pediatric pain.
Massage therapy administered to 24 women suffering from pre-menstrual syndrome confirmed that massage therapy was effective in reducing their symptoms. Anxiety and distress levels were reduced and cramps and menstrual pain were diminished following treatment.
