Woodside Therapeutic Massage

Many people may believe that receiving regular massages is a luxury reserved only for the wealthy. But here are some things to remember:

1. Massages are affordable
2. Massages are an investment
3. You are WORTH it!

I have to let you in on a secret- most of my clients are middle-class hard workers just like you who need to watch where their money is spent. So how do they afford to receive regular massages? The first step is to know that massage is affordable and can be fit into most people's budgets by simply budgeting for it. For example, to save up for a 1 hour massage ($65), someone may skip getting that expensive fancy $4 coffee everyday, or bring lunch to work, or make dinner at home instead of going out a couple times less a month. Or, instead of cutting expenses out, someone may simply do piggy bank style saving. Just put $2 and your spare change in a jar every day and by the end of the month you will have your massage. $65 a month may seem like a lot in the beginning to put aside but how about working up to that? You can receive a 30 minute massage which will at least focus on those spots giving you discomfort for only $35. So schedule that 30 minute massage instead of going out to dinner once a month.

Secondly, it is better to think of massages as an investment in your health instead of a luxury. The health benefits are numerous and include:

* Alleviation of joint and muscle pain
* Improved circulation
* Improved immune response
* Increased joint flexibility
* Release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killer
* Reduced frequency and strength of headaches
* Reduced scarring and shortened healing time from injury
* Reduced mental and physical fatigue

Massage has also been shown to have positive effects on many conditions such as:

* Back pain
* Headaches
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Sleep disorders
* High blood pressure
* Muscle injury
* Chronic pain
* Arthritis

With the benefits of massage, you may need to see your doctor or other medical specialists less, reducing the cost medical treatments and expensive co-pays.

Studies have shown that people who receive regular massages also use less sick days from work. This may either mean more money in your pocket or the ability to use those paid days off for things that you really want to be doing.

So, can you put a price on your health and well-being? Hopefully, many people will say no. But unfortunately, many of us put a lot more effort taking care of others than we do taking care of ourselves. Remember you will be a better spouse, partner, parent, worker, or caregiver if you put yourself and your needs first. By doing this everyone around you will benefit from having you at your best. Massage is a simple and affordable way to take care of yourself to keep your body, mind, and spirit working at their optimal level.

Spend your time wisely, invest in yourself! So schedule that massage, you're worth it!