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Warrior - n. (1) someone engaged in or experienced in warfare (2) a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness

Respite - n. (1) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort (2) a pause from doing something (as work); (3) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Our bodies live on a battlefield. Though the landscapes and strategies differ from person to person, our bodies are taxed by our lifestyles and bear far more of our load than we often realize. The reality is that life is demanding. Our bodies must find a way to continue to meet those demands day in and day out. While our activities stretch and extend us beyond our comfort zone, which is necessary for growth and expansion, we must also have periods of rest where we can recover and be restored to capacities greater than before.

Warrior's Respite Massage Therapy, managed and owned by Amy Fair, is here to facilitate the maintanence and recovery of your body from the demands put on it by your hectic life, no matter what your battlefield looks like. Our aim is to keep your body functioning in tip-top condition so that it lasts longer, recovers faster, and is less prone to both chronic and acute injuries.

How does this work? The soft tissue of the body becomes restricted in blood flow due to various factors such as overuse, underuse, injury, inadequate posture, poor body mechanics and stress. Restricted blood flow leads to pain or discomfort and the build up of toxins. If left unchecked, the situation compounds into the hardening and adhering of tissues to one another, weakened musculature, reduced range of motion in the joints, and postural distortions, all of which leave your body prone to injury. Massage is an excellent tool to stop these cycles by physically facilitating the breakdown of adhered tissue and increasing blood flow in the body. More blood flow means more oxygen and less toxins. More oxygen means more energy and less toxins means a healthier you.

...In a nutshell, massage helps to

prevent injury
reduce pain from muscular tension, like tension headaches
recover from and prepare for strenuous activity and athletic events
maximize your muscular strength capacities
recover from surgery and injury
increase flexibility
improve your overall health

Sound less like a luxury and more like an important component of your health? Give Amy a call and see for yourself what it can do for you!

Tension in the muscles of the chest inhibits the movement of the lungs and constricts the capillaries, diminishing the amount of oxygen that is taken into the body.

Trigger points are specific areas of irritation that form in strained muscle and refer sensations of pain, weakness or numbness to surrounding tissue.

As much as 70% of the body's toxins are released through the breath.

Full, rhythmic breathing plays an important role in managing states of anxiety and panic, which can positively influence conditions like depression and asthma.

Juice up some dandelion greens, radishes, beets, pineapple and papaya for a great liver cleansing smoothie.

Excessive tension in neck muscles can impinge on the brachial plexus, causing parasthesia in the arms.

Muscle splinting is a protective mechanism whereby muscles around an injured area contract to isolate the trauma and prevent movement that could lead to further damage.

Lack of circulation in taut muscular tissue fosters the formation of trigger points which causes pain in the musculature.

Chronic muscle tension disrupts the symmetry of balanced forces acting on the skeleton.