Although its a simple concept in theory, creating a lifestyle that includes self-care often gets over looked.  Massage therapy, when done well, stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system priming your body for restorative processes.  Digestion, bronchial muscular contraction, a slower heart rate, and pupil contraction are just some of the processes that engage following the activation of your parasympathetic nervous system.  A monthly massage therapy session is a great way to ensure that your body spends the time it need repairing and preserving vital organs and tissues.