What if an hour massage did more for you than just take the pressures and stresses of the day away?  What if bodywork helped you recover from a strained hamstring in half the time?  What if your sleep, digestion and mood all improved with massage therapy?  What if these weren't just 'what ifs'?  Evidence is showing that the more massage you can allow yourself, the better off you will feel, both today and in the future. Here is why:  Massage as a healing tool has been around for thousands of years in many cultures.  Healers throughout time and throughout the world have instinctually and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch.  Many are still in use today and with good reason.  We have now scientific proof of the benefits of massage-benefits ranging from treating chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing tensions of our modern lifestyles.  Having a massage does more than just relax the body and mind-there are specific physiological and psychological changes that occur during massage.  When massage is utilized as a preventative modality, even more dramatic changes occur.  Massage simply cannot be looked at a mere luxury anymore.  Yes, it does feel awesome, but it can also cure what ails you!



The River's Edge Muscular Therapy is owned and operated by Robin Markowski, CMT.  She is a 2000 graduate of Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA. She is a licensed and Nationally Certified massage therapist and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  In addition, she is a Certified Personal Trainer.