Stress is a normal part of life; it is essentially any positive or negative change to which we must adapt. How we respond to these changes determines the impact of stress on our lives. Studies have shown that massage and bodywork contribute to a reduction of the stress hormone cortisol and help to release endorphins, thereby improving coping, promoting a sense of well-being, and improving overall health.
While therapeutic massage is most known for promoting relaxation and improving circulation, it can address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels far beyond just that. Specific techniques, when utilized by an educated professional, can also:
relieve muscle tension, spasm, stiffness and soreness
reduce mental stress and fatigue
improve flexibility, mobility and range of motion
improve recovery time from intense workouts
relieve tension related headaches
reduce and realign scar tissue fibers
increase elimination of toxins, lactic acid & metabolic waste
release endorphins, which reduces pain, anxiety & depression
improve sleep
increase awareness of the mind-body connection
increase energy flow
create a sense of being unified and in harmony
Lauren Piro, Licensed Massage Therapist, provides therapeutic massage to the DC community in her Columbia Heights studio and at Spa on the Hill. Whether you’re interested in massage as a tangent to your health routine, a relief from cumulative stress and tension, to manage chronic pain, to improve sports performance, as a respite from the stress of major life changes, or as a frivolous indulgence, I am here to serve. Each and every massage is tailored specifically to your needs.
