Therapeutic Massage

Massage stretches and loosens muscles and connective tissue, improving blood and lymph flow throughout the body assisting with the removal of metabolic wastes resulting from exercise or inactivity. It pumps oxygen and nutrients into the cells and tissues supporting pain relief. Therapeutic massage stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin and muscles heightening body awareness and promoting deep relaxation. All the while, it creates a strong sense of comfort and wellbeing that becomes internalized and can be called up when stress bears down.

If you are new to Sunflower Bodyworks, you can complete a health intake form prior to your first massage. The information you provide will help us tailor a massage session that will meet your specific needs. Click on Health Intake Form, print and complete. Please bring the completed form to your first appointment.

At Sunflower Bodyworks, massage therapists are nationally certified, and licensed by the State of Maryland.

Health Benefits of Massage

• Promotes deep relaxation and reduces stress
• Lowers blood pressure
• Relieves headache and eyestrain
• Strengthens immune system
• Reduces scar tissue development
• Supports injury recovery — pulls, sprains, strains, and swelling
• Reduces muscle spasms
• Improves joint flexibility and range of motion
• Releases muscle tension, soreness and stiffness