Tremblay Equine Massage Therapy

Massage is defined as the assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body and the treatment or prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function and/or relieve pain. General Purposes of Massage are:
- Relax or stimulate the nervous system and muscles
- Increase the circulation of blood an

d/or lymph
- Increase oxygen and nutrients to the tissues
- Increase metabolism
- Increase mobility, flexibility and pliability of the tissues
- Increase peristalsis and improve digestion
- Decrease the blood pressure
- Decrease swelling or edema
- Decrease congestion
- Decrease adhesions or scar tissue
- Eliminate Trigger Points (micro-tearing in the muscle causing a hyper irritable focus)
- Improve and maintain the range of motion of joints
- Relieve pain
- Provide the general benefits of touch