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Senior Massage

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Massage for the Senior
Encompasses a range of techniques that have been adapted to the sensitivities and needs of older adults who may have developed health concerns or have become more physically frail than the general population. Massage can reduce the pain of arthritis, increase blood circulation, improve balance and flexibility, increase joint mobility, improve posture, promote overall well-being and ease the effects of depression.