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Have you ever had a professional massage? In my younger days, I used to get massages fairly regularly, but after Z.E.N. was born, somehow that all came to a stop. The last time I had a massage was almost 9 years ago when we traveled to St. Croix for Z.EN.'s first birthday. Wowzers! You can imagine my enthusiasm when Massage Envy invited me to have a massage at one of their spas. Of course I jumped on the opportunity and schedule my massage at the Massage Envy spa located in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
First, let' talk about massage therapy in general. The health benefits of massage therapy are tremendous and they are many and varied as well. Getting massage therapy treatments on a regular basis is a great way to take care of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether your motivation is to reduce tension in the muscles, get relief from chronic pain or enjoy a period of relaxation, massage therapy can provide the remedy for whatever you are seeking.
You can use massage therapy as an essential component of you health maintenance plan. This is possible because it:
• Reduces tension in the muscles
• Improves mobility of the joints
• Eliminates or reduces pain
• Improves lymphatic drainage
• Improves circulation
Both chronic and acute conditions can be treated with massage therapy. Registered Massage Therapists are qualified to work with a wide cross-section of patients. They can very effectively use massage therapy in the treatment of injuries, illnesses and disabilities. It is also widely used for rehabilitation.
In addition, massage therapy can also be used as a component of a preventative care program. Included among these are injury prevention, sports training and ongoing stress management. Best of all, you and you therapist can work together to develop a treatment plan that is best suited for your individual needs.
My Massage Envy Experience
When I went in for my massage, I was greeted by a friendly staff member at the front desk, who gave me a form to fill out. The form was basically a medical history form which also had questions about previous injuries, and any conditions that they should be aware of. There were also questions regarding what type of massage I wanted to have. A staff member then went over the form with me and inquired as to why I was coming in for a massage and pretty much outlined the process.
The spa itself was nicely decorated which helped to evoke a feeling of relaxation and calmness.
Shortly after, I was taken to a waiting area where my massage therapist would meet me. My massage therapist brought me into the massage room and then gave me a few minutes to undress to my comfort level. You can take off as much or as little as you want. It's really based on your comfort level.
The massage was heavenly! I had a full body massage and felt so relaxed both during and after the procedure. Afterwards she pointed out that she felt a lot of tension in some areas, and recommended that I come in for regular massages. It was a great experience!
Massage therapy is great way to relax and be pampered, but it is so much more than that. I highly recommend getting massages. I really felt wonderful after my massage and can't wait to go back for more.
Massage Envy Spas offers a wide range of treatments that can assist you in living a more balanced lifestyle. Check them out and become one of their healthy, happy and satisfied customers.
When was the last time you had a massage?