When the body is tense and under stress, it produces unhealthy levels of the well-known stress hormone, cortisol, which
can contribute to weight gain, sleeplessness, digestive problems, and headaches. Massage therapy has been shown to
decrease cortisol levels in the body. This enables the body to enter a
recovery mode. Moreover, this form of therapy also triggers lasting
feelings of relaxation, improved mood, and reduced stress levels.