Therapeutic Massage Benefits
Enhance Your Blood Flow
Assist Lymphatic Drainage
Massage increases lymph flow in tissues through the compression and decompression of tissues.Improve Circulation
Compression of tissues during massage increases blood flow. Stimulation of deep tissue receptors triggers changes in the sympathetic nervous system.Balance Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Massage initially increases blood pressure and heart rate followed by a decrease in both.
Relax, Regulate & Rejuvenate Skin & Nerves
Stimulate or Sedate Nervous System
The nervous system can be stimulated or sedated depending on the type of massage therapy. Nerve receptors stimulated during massage can have effects on internal organs, pain perception, and joints and muscles of the areas being massaged.Stretch Muscle & Connective Tissue
Massage stretches muscle and tissues, and breaks up and realigns certain types of scar tissue. Muscle relaxation, relief from spasms and cramps, and increased range of motion can result from regular massage therapy.Rejuvenate Skin
Massage therapy Increases blood circulation to the skin, activates sweat and oil glands and hastens the sloughing of dead skin cells.
Aromatherapy Benefits
Aromatherapy offers many added benefits when combined with your normal massage service. The therapies we offer are:
Eucalyptus Globulus - Herbaceous and menthol-like fragrance. Offers a cooling sensation when added to a massage
Peppermint - Refreshing, clear, minty aroma. Helpful in relieving nausea and headaches.
Jasmine - Intensely floral aroma. Promotes a bright and happy emotion.
Sandalwood - Woody and sensual. This oil helps calm the nervous system and is emotionally grounding.
Sweet Orange - Warm and bright fragrance. Instills optimism and happiness
Rose - Light floral scent. Soothes and harmonizes to help with depression, anger, grief, and nervous tension.
Vanilla - A warm light fragrance that promotes calm and restores center to your body.
Cinnamon - Sweet, warm, and spicy aroma. Used for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties for cleansing of the body.
Employer Benefits Programs
First Hand Experience has partnered with insurance and discount partners to make the many benefits of massage available to you. Service discounts are available for PerksCard members, OptumHealthAllies, American Specialty Health, Students, Civil Service Employees, and many others.
Give us a call at 404-226-3590 and we would be happy to go over your particular program and the benefits we can offer.
Book a Massage Appointment
Ready to take advantage of the benefits of therapeutic massage? Book your next massage at our convenient Atlanta location.