Make Massage a Habit for Good Health
The ideal way to treat a health problem is to not let it become a problem in the first place! Preventive care is essential if you want to live your best life, and massage therapy should be an important part of your wellness plan, just like scheduling annual checkups, taking vitamins, or screening for cancer and other diseases.
As the Journal of Nursing puts it, “Massage facilitates a body-mind-spirit balance, allowing the body to tap into its own recuperative powers.” The massage room is a sacred space, where you can focus on being, not doing, and becoming attuned to what your body needs. Expert therapists provide personalized massages, using the right combination of techniques to help prevent problems. Trigger point therapy, for instance, can guard against knotted muscles or pinched nerves if you’re sitting at a computer all day. Or you might curb any digestive issues as the stroking movements of a massage promote drainage of your lymphatic system
But why can massage work wonders as a preventive health method? Much of the answer lies in its powerful effects. Massage creates deep relaxation on every level, hitting all those body-mind-spirit touchpoints. As your muscles are rubbed down, your body unclenches and releases tension. Your mind lets go of the anxiety and worry that preoccupies your thoughts. And as that happens, you feel an overwhelming sense of ease and peace.
And stress release is so important for preventive health maintenance. Life can be busy and hectic, and the things you’re dealing with may seem overwhelming; we’ve all been there! But stress that isn’t properly managed puts your body and mind in a constant state of alert (the fight or flight syndrome), which can leave your body overexposed to stress-related hormones like cortisol or adrenaline. And that can have a negative effect on your health. Some of the more common problems include:
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Unhealthy weight gain
- Heart issues
- Autoimmune disease
- Digestive disorders
- Lack of mental focus or clarity
Stress-related illness is real, and these disorders can be costly and time-consuming to treat, not to mention uncomfortable, painful, or even dangerous if left untreated. But regular massage combats stress in a holistic way, so you lower your risk of developing a serious condition.
Preventive massage can occur weekly, twice a month, or monthly—whatever schedule works best for you and your health needs. It’s beneficial to get your massages at the same place each time, so the therapists can get to know you, your lifestyle demands, and your current state of health. In this way, they can deliver truly personalized treatment that’s adaptable for you.
That’s why we offer customized massage therapy services and special membership packages. You can get the massage you want, tailored just to you with a range of innovative techniques to choose from. And it’s easy to keep up with preventive massage maintenance with the Firefly Monthly Membership, which allows you to book a 60-minute massage every month. (You can also take your stress relief to the next level with a Firefly Glow Membership that gives you the option for a 90-minute massage each month.)
We’ll help you feel your best at Firefly! Book an appointment today to be proactive about your health and well-being.
