Massage, What is it Good For?

Massage Therapy can be a great way to address some of the everyday issues we all face. Regular treatments can help prevent and manage the following issues:

• Stress and stress Related conditions

• Muscular Tension

• Headaches

• Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances

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Mental Health conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD have been shown to respond positively to Massage Therapy treatments.The release of the neurotransmitter serotonin during a massage can help to alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety while also reducing the neurotransmitter cortisol which is a known to increase during periods of stress.

While Massage Therapy is not a treatment for  chronic conditions it can help to alleviate pain or reduce the intensity of symptoms in the following conditions:

• Arthritis

• Asthma + Emphysema

• Chronic Pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Inflammatory conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Parkinson's

• Scoliosis

Touch can be an amazing pain reliever and can support the body to heal. Massage Therapy can help you manage pain and discomfort in the following conditions:

• Plantar Fasciitis 

• Post-surgical recovery

• Sports injury Recovery

• Sprains and Strains

• Tendonitis

The power of positive touch in infancy cannot be overstated. Studies have shown that Massage Therapy can support healthy weight gain in underweight babies, reduce the symptoms of colic and relieve constipation in newborns, toddlers and children. Source: TouchInstitute. 

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Aislinn has taken extra training to be able to massage infants and children and teach parents to massage their babies and kids, supporting and nurturing the parent-child bond.

During pregnancy the body undergoes numerous changes that, while beautiful and amazing, can also be uncomfortable in the best case and painful, stressful and overwhelming in many cases. Massage Therapy can help to relieve issues related to pregnancy such as sciatica, back pain and nausea. Post birth the body is reorganizing itself and undergoing a new set of 4th trimester challenges related to breastfeeding and healing from labour and delivery. Massage Therapy can be a great choice for post-natal care to support these new changes and to help manage the stress associated with caring for your newborn.