massage therapy & practitioner profile
Benefits of Natural Relaxation Therapy
Our massage practitioner has a keen interest in the ways natural relaxation therapy can enhance overall wellbeing. While many health conditions require medical attention, there are preventative actions that can help reduce the risk of diseases brought on by stress, unhealthy habits, and the effects of ageing. By adopting various techniques and methods, it is possible to better manage the ongoing pressures of daily life. Massage, in particular, is a practice recognised for its positive impact on both physical and mental health.
Practitioner Qualifications and Commitment
Driven by a passion for promoting good health, our practitioner is dedicated to delivering high-quality massage services. She holds a Bachelor of Science & Business Management Degree, a Diploma of Remedial Massage, a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, and a Master Aromatherapist Diploma. Her commitment centres on providing quality massage therapy and supporting the health and wellbeing of clients.
HOW MASSAGE THERAPY MIGHT WORK?
Scientists are studying massage to understand what effects massage therapy has on our body. When certain forces are applied to the muscles and changes occur in the muscles.
Massage therapy enhances relaxation and reduces stress. Stress makes some diseases and conditions worse.
There are many aspects that are not known or understood scientifically.
Here are some theories:
Massage provides stimulation that may help block pain signals sent to the brain (the gate control theory of pain reduction).
Massage stimulates and increases blood circulation throughout our body. It brings oxygen, nutrients into the muscles, removing acids and waste products.
When massage is performed, this shifts the nervous system away from the sympathetic and towards the parasympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system helps mobilize our body for action. When we are under stress, it produces the fight or flight response. Meaning heart rate and breathing rate goes up, for example, blood vessels narrow and muscles tighten.
The parasympathetic nervous system creates what is called the "rest and digest" response, the heart rate and breathing rate slows down. For example, blood vessels dilate; and activity increases in many parts of the digestive tract.
Massage stimulates the release of certain chemicals in the body such as serotonin (regulates mood, sleep and learning), and dopamine (regulates emotion, perception and movement). These are hormones that makes us feel good.
There are specific physiological and psychological changes during a massage treatment if used as a preventative and ongoing treatment therapy.
If massage is done correctly, the effects on the body's system can be profound, directly impacting the immune, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous system, muscles and more.
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