Through massage therapy, our clients are given the opportunity to reconnect with their bodies and are provided the aid to numerous physiological issues that come as a result of addiction and mental illness. Massage benefits an individual by increasing their dopamine and serotonin levels while also decreasing the cortisol (or the stress hormone) which causes overall discomfort, especially during detox and withdrawal periods. Because the body is releasing fewer stress hormones while being massaged, the immune system has a chance to repair itself and the individual may notice less overall pain, anxiety, agitation, and improvement of memory and sleep.
