And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into: * Decreased anxiety * Enhanced sleep quality * Greater energy * Improved concentration * Increased circulation * Reduced fatigue Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Body work can: * Alleviate and improve range of motion * Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays * Ease medication dependence * Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow the body's natural defense system * Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscules * Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts * Improve the condition of the body's largest organ-the skin * Increase joint flexibility * Lessen depression and anxiety * Promote tissue regeneration, reduci