Asante Spa 
530 Post Court, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-8905, sparetimesportsclubs.com 

Q: What additional benefits can one expect from a longer massage? 

A: A two-hour massage offers a range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits—especially compared to shorter sessions. A few main advantages are:  

Deeper muscle work.
With more time, the therapist can work more thoroughly on multiple muscle groups, making it ideal for addressing chronic tension, injury recovery, or deep tissue needs that require slow, focused pressure. 

Full-body relaxation.
A longer session allows for a more comprehensive, unhurried experience, giving your nervous system the time it needs to fully unwind. 

Improved circulation and lymphatic flow.
Extended massage helps stimulate blood flow and lymph drainage more effectively, which supports detoxification and tissue repair. 

Mental and emotional well-being. Prolonged relaxation helps reduce stress, ease anxiety, and improve sleep quality by activating the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s “rest and digest” mode.  

Faster muscle recovery.
Athletes and those with physically demanding jobs may find two-hour sessions help with quicker recovery and reduced soreness.  

Tracy Parker, Spa Manager 

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