Massage strengthens our bones the same way weight bearing exercise does. Bone generates an electrical charge in response to mechanical stress. The electrical fields created stimulate bone cells to heal and even grow! Regular facial massage can stop bone loss which means the tissues on top of the bones don’t become loose looking. Think of how a queen size fitted bedsheet looks on a double mattress. If the mattress is the right size for the sheet, the sheet remains smooth and winkle free. If the sheet is too big for the mattress, it creates a very different look!

Tendons connect our bones to our muscles. Massage can reduce tension and inflammation in tendons by increasing circulation, blood flow and elasticity.

Massage increases blood flow and circulation which keeps muscles relaxed and nourished. Similar to bones, the application of pressure to muscles generates that electrical charge. The electrical fields created stimulate muscle cells to heal and prevent muscle atrophy.

Fascia is fascinating. It is a continuous sheet of connective tissue that envelopes the muscles below the skin. Fascia is made of multiple layers of small, fluid-filled fibres that can become stuck and dehydrated. This leads to stiffness and inflexibilty making muscles feel more stiff but also leads to the appearance of wrinkles on the surface of the skin. Massage is a great way of rehydrating fascia as it encourages the production of your natural hyurolonic acid which creates lubrication for the fascial layers. This in turn shows up on the surface of the skin as a plumped and smoothed appearance!

The lymphatic system is the secondary cleaning system for the blood. Our lymphatic system can become overloaded and stagnant for a variety of reasons. Lack of physical movement, poor posture, dehydration and the everyday toxic load from the environment all contribute to a sluggish lymphatic system, often leading to puffiness in the face! Lymphatic drainage massage is one of the best ways to get things moving again. Aesthetically, we look de-puffed, healthier and glowier, but underneath the benefits of the detox deeply affect our overall health as well.

Our skin is a reflection of everything happening beneath it. When we address the concerns of the deeper tissues with massage the results are glowing, lifted, radiant, happy, healthy skin!