I have always been a proponent of taking care of your body so that it will take care of you. Our bodies are amazing in how they can heal themselves as long as we keep them properly fed and conditioned. Keeping our bodies strong through proper nutrition, movement, and self care is the most important part of preventing disease and injury. Regular massage has many health benefits that have been discovered and the experts are constantly learning more. Stress is a part of everyday life and it takes its toll on the body. Chronic stress can lead to fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, sickness, and so many other problems.Regular massage has been shown to reduce stress and its harmful side effects. I love being able to help people reduce this stress and the pain that can go with it as well as increasing their quality of life. I believe that a Swedish style relaxation massage should be the basis of every massage. The stress relief from this type of massage benefits everyone. Focused work on specific areas during the massage is helpful for areas of hypertonicity or injury. This combination of relaxation massage and focused work offers the maximum benefit to the client.