Addressing a variety of health conditions, massage therapy is used most commonly for stress-related tension. Experts believe this accounts for 80-90% of disease today. Research has shown that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins which enhance medical treatment. It can stimulate weak, inactive muscles resulting from illness or injury. It can also speed recovery from exercise and injury. Body work offers a drug-free, noninvasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body to heal itself and to increase health and well-being. When overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate in the muscles causing soreness, stiffness and even muscle spasms. Massage helps to flush the toxins out of the muscles. Water must be consumed to help the body flush out these toxins. Water is also necessary for the body to function properly. Our bodies are made up of 70% water. If you are not consuming approximately half of your body weight in ounces of water each day, you are depriving your body of proper function. Therefore, drink plenty of water each day! Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits.
Dawn Burkheimer
(Missouri License #2011003949)Dawn Burkheimer was born and raised in Palatine, IL, and in her early 20s moved to Wisconsin with her parents, where she met her husband Todd. She moved to Kearney six years ago where she enjoys the outdoors, running with her dog, Anabel, working out and camping. Dawn graduated from Northern Prairie School of Massage and Bodywork in 1997 in Sycamore, IL. She is proficient in Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release. She is also a Reiki master when time allows outside of work. She finds gratification in helping people to heal through her hands.
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Mental and Physical Benefits of Massage
- Enhances Peace of Mind
- Relieves stress and aids relaxation
- Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
- Relieves mental stress
- Enhances a feeling of well-being
- Reduces levels of anxiety
- Promotes deeper and easier breathing
- Helps relieve tension headaches
- Improves posture
- Strengthens the immune system.