The therapeutic properties of touch have been known since ancient times, even before massage spread to the West through the Eastern philosophies of India and Japan.

The purpose of massage was primarily therapeutic and preventive rather than mainly aesthetic, as it is today. Massage techniques aimed at healing injuries, relieving pain, and preventing disease. Over time, and with increasingly greater access to alternative therapies and medications, massage was sidelined and mistakenly considered something intended for only a few.

Relaxing or sports massage, shiatsu or Thai, reflexology or pregnancy massage—one thing is certain: since it is based on touch, contact, and human connection, its benefits are many and invaluable.

Specifically, massage:

• Relaxes the muscles and relieves stiffness. A relaxing massage calms the body and removes stress, which is responsible for muscle tension. It has been proven to reduce cortisol levels—also known as the stress hormone—by half. At the same time, it releases endorphins and other hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, which create feelings of joy and pleasure. This is why massage is often described as a natural weapon against depression.
• Improves sleep quality. Research has shown that regular massage soothes the nervous system and combats insomnia. It is closely linked to delta waves, which are responsible for deep sleep.
• Increases the body’s energy while simultaneously reducing feelings of fatigue. It acts as a psychological boost for the individual. The body “straightens,” posture improves, and muscles become more elastic. As a result, in the days that follow, the person feels rejuvenated, with high levels of energy and concentration.
• Detoxifies the body, combats cellulite, and prevents fluid retention. Lymphatic massage stimulates blood circulation, resulting in increased oxygen flow in the blood and the delivery of more nutrients to the tissues.

The result? It increases local lymphatic circulation, which significantly improves the appearance of the skin.

What else does it offer us?

• Improves skin texture. Friction removes the upper layer of the skin, which is renewed through increased blood circulation. Thus, the texture improves, and the skin becomes smoother and more radiant, free of impurities and dead cells—especially when massage is combined with a detox treatment that includes intense exfoliation and hammam.
• Reduces post-workout pain in athletes and beyond. Sports massage relieves stiffness and reduces muscle spasms by removing lactic acid. For this reason, it is not only intended for professional athletes, but also for those who exercise or wish to improve their posture. In fact, research has shown that incorporating sports massage on a weekly basis can even improve athletic performance.
• Relieves migraines. According to studies, manual massage alleviates headaches and therefore reduces the need for painkillers. In general, it is the healthiest alternative therapy for pain, since the systematic application of massage has been proven to contribute to its reduction.
• Is recommended for treating chronic back pain. Research has concluded that back pain massage is the ideal solution for relieving chronic pain located in the lower back, back, and spine. In particular, it is an integral part of combined therapy for arthritis, disc disease, fibromyalgia, and more.
• Contributes to faster wound healing. Massage techniques undoubtedly reduce the swelling that occurs after surgical procedures. It is no coincidence that when we feel pain somewhere, the first thing we instinctively do is rub the affected area.
• Reduces the risk of heart attack:. Regular massage lowers blood pressure, thereby contributing to the maintenance of good health. Thus, it becomes clear that massage has a beneficial effect not only on the muscular, lymphatic, circulatory, endocrine, and immune systems, but even on the cardiovascular system.
• Has beneficial effects not only on adults, but also on premature infants. The fact that funded scientific research often leads to unexpected benefits for humanity is indisputable. But the fact that an experiment involving massage on baby rats would lay the groundwork for understanding human development truly borders on the absurd!