Too many people shy away from investing in a massage for themselves. And both you and I know how energizing, relaxing and healthy it is. Massage feels amazing, but the benefits go beyond relaxation. At first touch, our heart rate slows down by 10 beats per minute and our blood pressure lowers by 8%. The stress hormone, cortisol, lowers too. This leaves the body in a state of bliss with the rise of feel-good hormones like serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine.