The Health Benefits of Massage

Having a body massage in our spa will give you a soothing and nourishing feeling. But the benefits of a massage affect every single part and system in your body. From your nervous system to your circulatory, muscular, skeletal, respiratory and digestive system, no part of your body is left out. At Make Me Over Salon & Spa, we perform various kinds of massages that will provide amazing health benefits. To enjoy these benefits, you can choose from any of the following:

1. Swedish Massage

The Swedish massage involves the application of long gliding strokes, circular movements, friction, tapping movements, and kneading of soft tissues with massage oil. Active or passive joint movements could also be included. If you are coming to our spa for the first time, you should request for a Swedish massage first. It helps your entire body to relax by relieving stress and pain all over your body.

2. Aromatherapy Massage

This is a unique type of massage done with the help of fragrant essential oils derived from fruits, flowers and herbs. You are free to choose the type of essential oil you want at the beginning of the massage session. This treatment promotes circulation, aids tissue recovery, and reduces pain. In addition, it decreases apprehension, irritability and nervousness. New mothers really appreciate this type of massage because it reduces postpartum blues and rebuilds their vigour.

3. Hot Stone Massage

If you experience cold feet and you feel chilly often, you should try a hot stone massage. Hot smooth stones are used to warm up and loosen up tight muscles so the muscle groups can be massaged without deep pressure. Heated stones cause the blood vessels to expand and improve circulation throughout the body. Also, the hot stones produce a sedative effect, which relieves chronic pain and promotes deep relaxation.

4. Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is quite similar to Swedish massage. However, it targets very deep layers of muscle, connective tissue, fascia and tendons. Slower strokes are applied on the muscle grain. Deep tissue massage is an excellent choice when you need effective relief from chronic pain. Since this type of massage increases blood flow throughout your body, it decreases the inflammation that caused the initial pain. It also helps to relieve muscle tension by loosening several tight tissue clusters.

5. Pregnancy Massage

If you are an expectant mother, you should come for a pregnancy massage. This massage will be customized to suit your peculiar needs and it will help to relieve the painful symptoms of pregnancy. After your massage, you will enjoy soothing relief from pains, aches, swelling, stress, depression and other psychological disorders. However, you are advised to consult your doctor before coming and avoid doing this within the first three months of your pregnancy.

Additionally, our Massage Therapy in Port Moody will offer you the following health benefits:

1. Fast Recovery from Sports Injuries

Massage therapy helps you to enjoy quick recovery because it reduces the inflammation of muscles that occurs during exercise. Massage aids the circulation and elimination of waste products in your blood stream. It also minimizes the effect of delayed onset muscle soreness, which is one of the major reasons why you experience post workout pains.

2. Better Sleep Quality

Having at least 8 hours of high quality sleep is essential for good health. Massage helps you to enjoy better sleep by reducing fatigue and calming your nerves. It improves sleep quality for people of all ages including children and adults. Massage is an effective, drug-free option for treating insomnia.

3. Stronger Immune System

Massage relieves stress – one of the greatest enemies of your immune system. Studies have shown that people who have relatively high levels of stress usually fall sick more frequently than those who do not. This is because stress makes it more difficult for you to sleep or digest food properly. However, having a massage at least once in a month at Make Me Over will activate your body’s ability to fight infection and harmful bacteria.

4. Deeper and Easier Breathing

Improper breathing will make it very difficult for you to relax. So if you notice that you are having short and shallow breaths, you should come over for a massage. The deep relaxation provided by the massage will improve your breathing instantly. In fact, any massage you choose will relieve respiratory problems including bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis.

Call Us Now for an Appointment

At Make Me Over Salon & Spa, we run a very busy schedule, but our customer service representatives are always available to receive your calls and help you to book an appointment for your massage. We are open on weekends to accommodate busy professionals and people who may not be able to come during the week. You can also visit our spa and enjoy the warm and soothing atmosphere that promotes holistic wellness.

Call us at (604) 931-4484 to book an appointment for any spa or salon service.