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The Benefits of Massage
The benefits are many!
Therapeutic massage can produce a myriad of potential outcomes depending upon the effect desired, the type of massage employed and the application of topical agents. Perhaps one of the oldest medical interventions known to man, massage therapy today has blossomed into a scientifically researched field and continues to grow steadily.
It is becoming more common than not for companies, convalescent hospitals, chiropractors, spas, professional sports teams and integrative heathcare clinics, to have massage therapists on staff. Pyschologists, Medical doctors, and other healthcare practices regularly refer their patient's for massage. Massage therapists go to school a minimum of 500 hours for training and they are licensed to practice.
What Massage can do for you
The Benefits of Massage
The benefits are many!
Therapeutic massage can produce a myriad of potential outcomes depending upon the effect desired, the type of massage employed and the application of topical agents. Perhaps one of the oldest medical interventions known to man, massage therapy today has blossomed into a scientifically researched field and continues to grow steadily.
It is becoming more common than not for companies, convalescent hospitals, chiropractors, spas, professional sports teams and integrative heathcare clinics, to have massage therapists on staff. Pyschologists, Medical doctors, and other healthcare practices regularly refer their patient's for massage. Massage therapists go to school a minimum of 500 hours for training and they are licensed to practice.
What Massage can do for you
- reduce stress
- induce relaxation
- release muscle tension
- relieve pain
- reduce fatigue
- promote healing
- prevent injuries
- improve posture
- improve circulation
- promote better sleep
- reduce anxiety
- restore energy
- create a sense of enhanced well-being
The Many Types of Massage we offer
 Relax and let your stress melt away... Reflexology (hands and feet only---)
A relatively young healing art modality, the benefits of this massage practice can be far-reaching. Performed on the hands and feet primarily, the practitioner stimulates "reflex zones" that are believed to be connected via energetic and nervous system pathways. Reflexology treatments can be tailored to treat particular systems (ie; promote digestion, or stimulate kidney function) or you may opt for a "whole body " treatment wherein the entire foot or hand is massaged.
Neuromuscular - Proprioceptive Techniques This is a class of techniques that require advanced massage skills. Practitioners who utilize these techniques have a keen understanding of muscle physiology, and know how and where the nervous system innervates each muscle. Clients are not passive receivers of massage strokes but rather are often engaged in active movement during an application of specific techniques. Hardened tissue and "knots" are usually due to the nervous system being set in "overdrive" which keeps muscle in a contracted state. Habitual overuse, poor posture and improper healing of injuries can also lead to chronic low-grade spasms in muscles. These techniques are often used in Sports Medicine Massage and people with chronic pain syndromes. |
Swedish (relax---) Often touted as the foundation of all other massage techniques, Swedish massage aims to relax and de-stress--the tissues and the whole system. Kneading and stretching loosen the musclar tension and their connective tissue coverings. The strokes may be performed more superficially or deeper depending upon the clients needs and physical limitations. Sedish is usually a "full body" massage. Be prepared to float home... Myofacial release (no more restrictions--) Muscles are held together by and infused with thin layers of connective tissue (fascia) which then form tendons and anchor to bones. Fascia creates a continuous web not only within, between and around muscle, but also within, between and around organs. Fascia creates the boundaries between organs and cavities in the body. Although it may look like a delicate spider's web, don't be fooled into thinking it is overly fragile. Fascia is made of extremely strong fibers and it is subject to intense tensile tension and contractile loads. Yet, unlike muscle it doesn't mechanically return to its normal resting length. Thus it can easily become tightened, knotted and shortened. Tight fascia equals restricted muscular movement, which means pain and loss of mobility. Long slow deep stretching after warming up the muscle and fascia, dominate this technique. Freedom of restriction, and tissue change is what you'll feel after this treatment. Lymphatic Drainage (move fluids---) The lymph system, often called the "secondary circulatory system" is responsible for moving excess fluids and your metabolic waste out of tissue beds, into nodes for cleansing of toxins and pathogens (by immune cells) and ultimately back into the bloodstream. It is your recycling system and garbage disposal. When these vessels and/or nodes get backed up, the body gets sluggish, feels "toxic" and disease can begin. In order to open the lymph pathways, the practitioner will gently encourage fluid flow in the subcutaneous skin and deeper into lymph node beds. The experience is like a mild massage but can be seriously relaxing to the mind. |