Did you know that the majority of disease we encounter today is associated with stress?  Not only that, stress is a huge factor in premature aging of the body.  Researchers say chronic stress ages the body, weakens immune cell function and can make cells appear up to 17 years older than they are.  Message deftly attacks stress, while boosting your immune system.  Massage encourages the release of oxytocin, a stress-reducing reducing hormone in the body most often associated with birth and bonding, and activates parasympathetic nervous system and its relaxation response.