Stress is estimated to be the cause of 80-90% of diseases. If you live in the Northern Virginia you will agree the stress is abundant.
There are many forms of tress,just to name a few, like traffic, work, finances, spouses and children. It is impossible to eliminate all
stress,this is true, but there are many things you can do to reduce the effects of stress.
The Doctorsof Alternative Wellness Clinic have done many lectures about stress, what it causes andwhere it comes from. After
many years of treating symptoms by first addressing how stress affects the body, they have become experts in removing stress and
getting your body to relax.
Although both Doctors use a variety of techniques, such as, Nutrition Response Technique, Exercise, Physical Therapy and
Chiropractic, as described in the services section of this website. They have found that incorporating Massage Therapy is an
excellent treatment for the removal of stress.

The benefits of Massage are many.

Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself.
So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments?

• Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and
  nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
• Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system,
  against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients,
  massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
• Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves
  the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin.
• Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
• Reduces spasms and cramping
• Increases joint flexibility.
• Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
• Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery
  to control and relieve pain.
• Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
• Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
• Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
• Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety,
  and shorter hospital stays.