Massage therapy offers someone a chance at total renewal by affecting change on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. Not only does massage relax the body but it calms the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, improves skin tone and helps speed up recovery from injury. It reduces mental stress, improves concentration, helps promote quality sleep and reduces anxiety, while stimulating emotional growth and providing a deeper sense of well-being. Massage is not just a way to pamper yourself. It is a necessity in maintaining wellness.