You and I both know it. . .high stress ages us mentally and physically and can cause us to be in a state of continued "fight or flight." Massage is an effective tool for counteracting this stress, which translates into:

• Decreased anxiety
• Enhanced sleep quality
• Greater energy
• Improved concentration
• Reduced fatigue

Massage can also help specifically address health issues. It may:

• Alleviate low-back pain
• Improve range of motion
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles
• Increase joint flexibility
• Lessen depression and anxiety
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin
• Reduce spasms and cramping
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller