Individuals who participate in exercise and athletic programs who seek enhanced performance, improved conditioning, faster recovery, injury prevention, and assistance in maintaining peek fitness can benefit from massage therapy given by our certified massage therapists. The physical manipulation in massage has two major physical effects: Increase in blood and lymphatic circulation as well as relaxation and normalization of the soft tissue (muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments).

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Research has shown that in relation to exercise and athletic participation massage can:

Reduce muscle tension

Promote relaxation

Reduce stress

Reduce muscle hypertonicity

Increase range of motion

Improve soft tissue function

Support the recovery of heart rate variability and diastolic blood pressure after high-intensity exercise.

Decrease muscle stiffness and fatigue after exercise

Decrease delayed onset muscle soreness

Reduce swelling

May help prevent injuries when massage is received regularly