It’s no secret, I am a huge fan of massage therapy and the many benefits that come from it. So, of course, when I was approached by a local Atlanta spa called Spa 810, I could not pass up the opportunity to check them out. Spa 810 is a full service spa that offers the best in laser, skin, and massage treatments. They’re really conveniently located in Atlantic Station, so it’s pretty ideal for an afternoon at the spa, followed by a nice lunch and some shopping. ?
What I found to be truly unique was the fact that in addition to – I’ll say – traditional massage therapy, they also offer a wide array of more specialized services I’d love to check out in the near future as well. These include Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Couples Massages and more. I was particularly excited about their Khundalini Massage, which combines traditional massage with chakra cleansing and alignment. Learn more about this type of energy healing HERE.
I am pretty proud of myself in the fact that I’ve been good at keeping up with regular massage therapy within the past year or so and my body thanks me for it! One of the most common questions I get asked is just how often you can (or should) get a massage. The truth is that it really varies from person to person depending on your specific health challenges. For example, it might be necessary for some to have a massage about once a week or every other week, while for just general maintenance, once a month could be ideal. The sad truth a lot of moms face though is the thought that massage therapy is merely something we can “treat ourselves” to once a year, when, in fact, there are some really major benefits that come from regular massage therapy.
Most people are aware that regular massage therapy does wonders when it comes to helping the body relax, but most don’t know about some of the extra (unexpected) benefits of getting a massage. Here are three to consider:
Improved Sleep
Failure to get a good night’s sleep has the potential to affect your overall health, even to the point of not functioning properly. Massage therapy to the rescue! Not only does it help you say goodbye to stress, it increases the levels of dopamine and serotonin released into your system. Both of these chemicals are known to contribute to better sleep.
As an adult, it’s recommended that you get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. Less than that probably means you’re not living up to your highest potential.
More Energy
You typically feel more energetic after getting up from the massage table. This is due to the fact that massage increases blood circulation throughout your entire body. It also means that more oxygen flows through your blood, which also results in higher energy levels.
Better Self-Esteem and Clarity
Treating yourself to a massage releases endorphins. This hormone is responsible for making your body feel good. When you feel good about yourself, it’s easier to look at things more clearly. That being said, the next time you find yourself in a difficult situation, scheduling a massage session just might help you rectify the problem sooner.
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These are just a few of the unexpected benefits of regular massage therapy. If you’ve never experienced what it’s like to get a massage, there really is no time like the present! Scads of people will be the first to tell you that massages are quite addictive. It really does feel that good!
I do plan on visiting Spa 810 again and hope to try out some of their other services. I’ll be sure to keep you guys posted! Click HERE to find a Spa 810 location near you and let me know what you think!
What are some of the unexpected benefits of massage therapy you’ve discovered?
I have never had a professional massage but some day would love to
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I’ve never had a professional massage before. Not really a massage type of person. However, I had no idea all of the amazing benefits that come from massage therapy.
Wow, who knew massage has so many benefits. Thank you for sharing this post, it is so useful
I really enjoyed reading this post, some of these things I knew, but most of them I didn’t. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve also never had a professional massage, but I would sure like to! With all my physical and health challenges, I’m sure regular massages would be incredibly beneficial.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I had no idea massage had benefits other than relaxing you. Very cool!
I had no idea that massage could help your body in so many ways. I always thought it was only for relaxation.
I would love have regular massage sessions. I always feel so much better afterwards. It really does improve life.
I would love to get regular massages. The idea of better sleep and more energy sounds fantastic!
Ooh girl I would give anything for some massage therapy right about now! I have never even done it so regular would be a real treat!!
I love having a good massage. It’s so refreshing on many levels! I would like the chakra cleansing at the same time, that sounds wonderful!
I rarely get massages, but when I do, I feel great. Maybe I should pencil it into my schedule more often.
I so need a good massage! I have been thinking about going to get one lately.
I have only had a few massages but have found that I can relax so much more after having one. More energy as well.
This sounds like a great way to explain all of the spa charges to my husband ha ha! I love a good massage, and I think it really is wonderful for your body. I would love to give this spa a try! It looks incredible!
It’s been a while since I had a massage. I should definitely look into this. It might help with my sleeping issues. I’m sure it’s going to be amazing for my health.
Oh this is something I have been thinknig about would be totally relaxing and help calm the stress levels. I love that you shared this so that others will possibly use it to have more energy and feel better! It’s important to take care of yourself.
That sounds lovely and it’s really nice to get a massage every now and then. I think it’s a great way to relax and make sure your body is taken care of.
I had no idea it was that important but I bet it could really help me.
There’s nothing better than a good massage that will take all the muscle pain away! This sounds like an amazing place to get a massage! It does wonders for our health, without a doubt.
I’ve only had a massage here and there and never had regular massage therapy. These sound like some great reasons to get regular massage therapy.
I couldn’t agree more with this article. I get massages weekly because I have such a bad back.
That sounds so heavenly! I could use some time to relax and enjoy the benefits of massage. More energy and better sleep go hand in hand, but I could use both.
My husband would benefit greatly from this. He has been having trouble sleeping lately and maybe a relaxing professional massage would help if we do it regularly. Thanks for sharing your experience.
If that place was close, I’d be there in a flash. I would love to have a really good therapeutic massage right now! The facility looks so nice, clean and modern.