The benefits of massage can range from simply relaxation to a body rejuvenation feeling that very few experiences can match. Massage therapy when received on a regular basis can act as a powerful tool in the fight against stress. At Healing Hands Massage Center, we understand the benefits of a quality massage. American demand for massage therapy indicates more and more people are partaking in massage for wellness maintenance, tension relief during life's stresses or the nice feeling of getting a full body massage.

Stress

 

Massage therapy is a natural ally in the battle we all face against stress of stress. Reduction of stress provides you with more energy and the added management reduces your likelihood of injury and illness. Massage is also a great supportive therapy in combating insomnia and increased anxiety.

RELAX MUSCLES

 

Massage can be instrumental in relieving muscle tightness and soreness. Massage techniques implemented correctly for example (kneeding and stretching) can reduce waiste products from build up in your muscles. Massage techniques can stimulate the nervous system which in return allows your muscles to relax.

IMPROVE POSTURE

Massage can relieve contracted or tensed muscles around spine allow your body to return to it’s natural posture.

 

IMPROVE REHABILITATION AFTER INJURY

 

Massage can assist and advance the recovery over time of certain injuries. Injuries such as tendonitis, ligament sprains and muscle strains are improve by massage through increased circulation and blood flow.

 

ALLEVIATE DISCOMFORT DURING PREGNANCY

 

Massage can alleviate discomfort from over worked muscles of an expecting mother. Pregnancy massage is performed with surrounding pillows used to prop client up in a side position. Massage allows targeted  and stress muscles to be relaxed thus relieving an expecting mother’s muscles discomfort.

 

Receiving massage therapy on a regular basis can:

  • RELIEVE STRESS
  • ENCOURAGE RELAXATION
  • IMPROVE POSTURE
  • IMPROVE CIRCULATION
  • LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
  • HELP MANAGE PAIN
  • RELAX MUSCLES
  • IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY AND RANGE OF MOTION
  • ALLEVIATE DISCOMFORT DURING PREGNANCY
  • PROMOTE DEEPER AND EASIER BREATHING
  • RELIEVE TENSION-RELATED HEADACHES
  • STRENGHTEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
  • ENHANCE POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION
  • IMPROVE REHABILITATION AFTER INJURY

Benefits

 

Swedish-Main benefits include overall relaxation and stress relief. Relieving pain, improving circulation, lowering blood pressure, increasing energy and vitality are some of the other benefits of a Swedish massage.

 

Therapeutic-Main benefits stem from a concentration in specified areas of the body. A variety of techniques used to relieve pain, tension from stress, and improvement of some injuries.

 

Deep Tissue-Benefit comes from a pressure level which supersedes the outer layers of muscles penetrating to the deeper muscles to relieve built up tension, bad posture, and poor blood circulation.


Sports Massage-The benefits stem from techniques used in order to flush out old blood allowing fresh oxygenated blood to enter the muscles. This massage helps to decrease recovery time after strenuous work outs.  It also works against trigger points and adhesions from over use and over compensation caused by injuries.

 

Pregnancy massage-Special positioning is used to make expecting mothers comfortable receiving massage since they are unable to lay flat on their front or back.  This massage will help reduce stress, pain, blood pressure and aches that come with pregnancy.

 

Heated stones-The benefit of this massage is the incorporation of heat which allows the muscles to loosen and relax further. This massage is great when combined with a deeper pressure massage. For individuals who love deep body work.

 

Back scrub-This massage is relaxing which will reduce stress, pain, lower blood pressure, and rejuvenate the body and mind while getting an exfoliating treatment for your back at the same time.

 

Aromatherapy wrap-A relaxing treatment intended to reduce stress, pain, and lower blood pressure.  By adding aromatherapy wrap you are also receiving a detoxification treatment along with the benefit of essential oils as well.

 

Ear coning- helps with clearing the inner ear to help improve hearing, clarity of sinuses and mind.

 

Aromatherapy-can be added to any massage and helps individual receive deeper relaxation through the essential oil that is being used.

 

Location and Office Hours

Location:
444 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108

Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm
By Appointment Only