How often should I get a massage?

For preventative health care, stress relief, and general well-being, weekly massages are recommended. Scheduling regular massages is ideal for those who recognize the benefits and are willing to make it a part of their normal health routine. However, any amount of massage is always beneficial.

Why should I get a massage?

 Living in a fast-paced world, massage provides the much needed benefit of stress relief . Stress is reported to be a contribuing factor in over 90% of many diseases. Massage helps to alleviate stress, reducing anxiety,  lowering blood pressure and increase circulation, improving sleep patterns, and increasing concentration. Regular massage helps to maintain optimal health . In countries where preventative health care is practiced, individuals receive regular massages because they recognize the benefits of massage as a part of their overall well-being, .
 

In addition, massage helps to increase metabolism and lymphatic flow, helping to remove toxins from the body. A good massage will calm the nervous system, melt away tension and by stimulating the release of anti-inflammatory agents in the body, can  be benefitial when dealing with  inflammatory diseases such as eczema, arthritis, asthma, or chronic bronchitis .

And Finally, you deserve to be pampered! Let us melt your stress away. Get revived, refreshed, and renewed emotionally, spiritually, and physically and leave feeling like a new person! Indulge in one of our special services and leave your cares behind. Bring your girlfriends for a special time of bonding and fun, or let us bring our services to you where you can relax without having to leave your home.

 

Can children have a massage?

Yes! Children are often stressed physically and emotionally. Massage proves very beneficial in helping to relieve those stresses. Children active in sport related activities commonly have stressed muscle areas which need to be addressed. Massage at the Lake requires a parent or guardian to be present when massaging any child under the age of 18.

Will massage help me to lose weight?

Stress produces cortisol causing an individual to crave sugars and carbohydrates.  Eating this type of diet  eventually causes the body to store fat. As a stress reducer, massage, can help to alleviate this cycle. Massage increases metabolism and removes toxins from the body resulting in enhanced functioning of all body systems.

Is it all right to exercise after receiving a massage?

Exercise is NOT recommended immediately following a massage. Rest and quiet activities are best.

Summary: MASSAGE MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD ALL OVER!

Most frequent comment from first-time massage clients..."THAT WAS WONDERFUL! I'M HOOKED!"

massage at the lake  .  1591 Mosser Road  .  McHenry  maryland 21541.