10 Reasons to Start a Bodywork Practice Today!

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Touch can be grounding, connecting, and co-regulating. Whether you are receiving bodywork from a professional or a loved one, the sensation of safe touch comes with benefits that abound. Even self-work can be incredibly nourishing for this need.
With regular bodywork there is a great potential for reduction in stress and anxiety by tending to the nervous system and inviting a state of rest.
Certain sensations can be overwhelming. Ongoing bodywork can assist in the integration of sensation, including pain, as this work can change our relationship with sensations.
Manual and movement therapy can greatly improve joint range of motion. If you have restriction in range, certain exercises can be applied to expand your access to full motion.
Bodywork and movement are a fantastic way to improve and maintain optimal circulation of internal systems, including the lymphatic system.
Quality sleep is so important for our health, including brain function and mental health.
A consistent practice can benefit your sleep health by relaxing muscles and inviting a sense of ease into the nervous system.
Intuition is the voice of our body’s inherent wisdom. So many answers can come from being able to listen to our internal signs and signals.
When we take the time to tend to our bodies through touchwork, movement, and other practices, we begin to deepen our connection to ourselves.
Bodywork can improve the immune system by reducing stress and encouraging growth of lymphocytes needed to fight off viruses and infections.
Balance and coordination greatly improve with regular bodywork and movement. This can also invite a sense of grounding and security within ourselves.
Whether you are recovering from surgery, strain, and or muscle tension, regular bodywork targeted at your specific needs can aid in tissue repair and regaining a full range of motion.
Bodywork has also been proven to help with flare-ups that come from chronic conditions, including migraines, fibromyalgia, and arthritis to name a few.