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Thanks goodness the holidays are over! I’m back on track eating right, I’ve been to the gym everyday and I already got my first massage of the year! Did you know that getting a massage can be healthy for you? Check out what my massage therapist, Lisa says below.

If you are interested in getting a massage, Lisa is offering up a promo for January called “Target 2” where she’ll target two areas of concern for $20!  Each area will have 10 minutes of “spot treatment” for when you are on-the-go.  Please call for details or check out her facebook page.

If you are working on that New Year’s resolution to exercise, massage is the PERFECT compliment to your wellness goals! Not only will massage give us better sleep quality, reduce our stress levels, and increases our immunity, but it can also make exercise, work, following a nutrition plan, and life in general easier to manage on a daily basis. If you are new to massage or just looking to improve your wellness, here are a few reasons to make routine, monthly visits with your massage therapist:

1.) SAY GOOD-BYE TO WASTE BY-PRODUCTS (aka toxins)
When we exercise, we are using energy that is stored in our muscles. Sometimes our muscles aren’t used to being worked like they are when we exercise so they have to work harder. Energy also creates waste products (think of that sweat we create when we are cursing the treadmill). Getting regular massages helps to eliminate the excess metabolic waste that we create, improve our cell nutrition, and increase our oxygen supply to our muscles. This means massage can make our workouts more efficient.

2.)IMPROVE CIRCULATION LEVELS
Massage improves circulation, improves vascular response, and reduces inflammation of skeletal muscle whether we exercise or not. BUT, when we do exercise, think of how much easier our workouts become? What does this translate to? A reduced recovery time with less soreness after our workouts. Not only can we “up our game,” but we can aid in better quality training sessions. Massage=potentially better workout results.

3.) IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY
Yep, massage helps with this, too. Sometimes when we exercise a lot, our muscles actually lose the ability to relax, which is why we might have tight muscles and a lack of flexibility. This can cause that nagging soreness we feel from a workout. Massage will loosen tight muscles, improve range of motion, and strengthen our tonal quality for improved performance.

Massage can be more than aromatherapy and zen. Adding massage as a part of your wellness goals can give optimal results when combined with an exercise regimen. As with anything, if you are uncertain about a specific health concern, consult with your primary care physician first.

Want to book your own massage? Lisa offers sessions in her Lorain, Ohio home by appointment only. Message her on her Facebook page to schedule an appointment. Keep in mind that you are welcome to leave a tip as Lisa does accept gratuity.

Here are a few things to keep in mind. Lisa offers 1 hour full body relaxation massages (no prenatal, deep tissue, hot stone, geriatric, oncology, etc.). Before your first inital appointment, Lisa will go over your health history and assess if her services are permissible with any current health conditions.  Lisa shared that she has been licensed by the state of Ohio’s Medical Board since 2007. She has undergone an extensive background check and is properly trained.  Lastly, Lisa does have cats but they do not enter this room. Only if you have an extreme allergy should this be a problem.