Massage Envy - Midtown Miami

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Aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers and fruits to naturally enhance well-being.

This concentrated therapy uses warming and cooling thermal treatments to provide deep muscle pain relief, decrease inflammation and increase circulation.

Hot stone envy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness, and increases circulation and metabolism. Each 90-minute hot stone session features the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body to allow for deeper relaxation of the muscles. Our professional massage therapists then incorporate a customized massage, with the use of hot stones, to create a healing and relaxing experience.

Massage Envy memberships double as Massage Envy Spa memberships. That means easy access to massages, spa facials, Murad products and more at hundreds of locations nationwide. Now you can enjoy less stress, more energy and improved wellness on your schedule. Best of all, the benefits of spa facial treatments and massages are cumulative. So the more you go, the healthier you feel.

Years of research and clinical studies prove that massage therapy helps with more than relaxation. The medicinal benefits of therapeutic massage can have a positive, lasting impact on your health and lifestyle. But if you haven't had much experience or are just beginning massage therapy, you might be wondering the purpose of a massage and what to expect

work. eat. sleep. for too many men, this is what the daily routine boils down to. whether you've noticed it yet or not, that kind of schedule can have adverse effects on your body. untreated and persistent stress, tense muscles and even a lack of relaxation can wear the male body down mentally and physically. fortunately, these symptoms of time-constraints can be eased with even a single massage. in a 2010 study from Sweden, one 80-minute hand-and-foot massage significantly lowered men's heart rates, cortisol levels and insulin levels-all of which help lower stress. not only can massage therapy for men help alleviate stress and tension, but it's also has been shown to relieve neck and back pain, reduce heart rate and high blood pressure and improve athletic performance in men according to a 2009 study in the clinical journal of pain, people with chronic neck pain reported a 55% improvement after a neck massage a week for ten weeks. for men who suffer from persistent back pain, a 2009 meta-analysis in the journal spine noted that common massage techniques can help you relax and trigger an endorphin release that raises your threshold for pain.

Many women know that massage therapy helps reduce pain and improve relaxation. But you might not be aware that massage for women also provides relief for a multitude of specific health concerns.

massage therapy is has been shown to improve flexibility and range of motion, strengthen the immune system and relieve headaches and migraines in women. research at the touch institute of the university of Miami school of medicine found that massage therapy decreased the occurrence of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms while increasing serotonin levels in adults with migraine headaches.

for women who are pregnant, there are numerous benefits from prenatal massage therapy. one study at the university of Miami school of medicine suggests that massage therapy during pregnancy may lower anxiety, decrease back and leg pain, improve sleep quality, and decrease levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine. in another study of pregnancy massage in depressed women, researchers found that prenatal massage therapy increased levels of the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine, decreased levels of cortisol (an indicator of stress) and resulted in an overall improvement in mood

Check out the different types of massage for women to find out which massage therapy is right for you.

more and more people are looking for effective, natural solutions to supplement their pain management. from deep tissue massage to sports massage to trigger point therapy, massage envy's therapeutic services can help you relieve pain naturally. studies have shown massage can trigger an endorphin release that raises your threshold for pain. specific types of massage for pain management like Swedish and sports massage can also help boost mood and relaxation by releasing oxytocin and serotonin.

if you have chronic conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia or migraines, massage therapy may be a helpful aid in managing pain. a study from the touch research institute at the university of Miami showed that receiving massage on a regular basis lowers anxiety, reduces pain and improves grip strength for those with arthritis. if you battle with pain due to fibromyalgia, research has shown that receiving regular therapeutic massage reduces pain, anxiety and depression and encourages relaxation, which can help restore normal sleep patterns.

"Relax". You hear it all the time, but for many it's a daily struggle to achieve. One of the top reasons people enjoy massage therapy is to achieve a high level of relaxation. And for good reason: the therapeutic and stress-relieving benefits of massage can lead to a healthier and more energetic lifestyle. Here are some massage therapy tips to achieve optimal relaxation before, during and after your massage session.

A well-timed massage can satisfy both physical and emotional needs. But it can be frustrating to feel your tension return the moment you step outside. When you schedule a massage, schedule smartly. While getting a massage can be a great way to spend a lunch hour, sometimes you'll enjoy more relaxation if you schedule for the end of your day.

Want to feel relaxed longer after your massage? Bring comfortable clothing to change into (especially if you're still wearing your work suits or heels).

Immediately after your massage, take it easy. Forgo hiking and running in favor of yoga or light stretching.

Extend your "me" time. Schedule your massage and facial back-to-back to make the most of your relaxation.

Invest in massage. Overextending yourself financially won't leave you feeling relaxed no matter how experienced your massage therapist is. But with a massage envy membership, your monthly massage is affordable and accounted for.

We all know that certain types of constant stress in our lives are not healthy. but did you know that recent evidence indicates the physical changes associated with stress may contribute to the leading causes of death-heart disease and cancer? in addition, stress can create and/or exacerbate many physical and emotional conditions such as chronic fatigue, digestive upset, headaches, back pain, high blood pressure and risk of stroke.

a recent study conducted by cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles recruited 53 healthy adults and assigned them to receive deep tissue, Swedish and light touch massage. the researchers found that a single session of massage caused biological changes.

Volunteers showed significant decreases in levels of the stress hormone cortisol. They also had increases in white blood cells that are part of the immune system. What this study shows is that receiving massage actually activates the body on an internal level to respond and correct the physiological imbalance caused by our stressful lives. By fighting stress on a number of fronts, the benefits of massage for stress relief include relaxation of muscles, an increase in circulation and a reduction in stress related pain. Once your stress level is reduced, you can reclaim the energy you once enjoyed, and experience a refreshed body and mind.