Certified massage therapists are available to assist with relaxation, stress reduction, sports recovery, improving circulation and decreasing muscle spasms. Our massage staff specializes in Shiatsu, sports, rehabilitation and pain management techniques.
Massage is available for students, faculty and staff. Massage is offered at Wardenburg Health Center.
Massage therapy can help:
- Build your immune system: One of our major defenses against infections is the lymphatic system. Lymphatic fluid carries antibodies and white blood cells throughout the body. Massage can help assist the blood and lymph circulation throughout our bodies, which helps to sustain our immunity.
- Help those who suffer from anxiety and depression: Gentle message in combination with breathing techniques can be very soothing.
- Speed up the recovery time of an injury: By using precise techniques, toxins and waste are removed from the area and replace with new nutrient boosting blood. Massage can also help to stretch out and manipulate scar tissue to minimize the risk of a repeat injury.
- Improve insomnia: Lack of sleep is very hard on the body and can affect your quality of life. Massage can help clients get a restful sleep.
- Time for yourself: Massages increase the relaxing dopamine and serotonin, which reduces stress hormones. It’s important to understand that mental health is just as important as physical health.