
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. It will also break down adhesions and relieve pain. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.ĭeep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body with slower and deeper stroking movements. It helps the body improve its circulation with light to medium pressure. Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. They also have specific experience working with medically fragile patients for the best complementary treatment.Massage is a great solution to relieve stress and muscular tension within the body. Our massage therapists are certified and credentialed to provide the best available therapeutic massage. We have created this environment to make it even easier for doctors and health professionals to work together for your personalized care. It is rare to find massage therapists working alongside medical doctors and other health professionals in a multi-practice setting. For instance, it can reduce pain and depression in cancer patients and improve weight gain and development in premature infants. Massage therapy may relieve the following symptoms:Īdditionally, massage can complement other treatments. What are the benefits of therapeutic massage?Īccording to the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, massage therapy relieves pain and stress, reduces anxiety and depression and promotes relaxation and well-being. Perceptions of the trigger point massage are associated with “good pain” or “uncomfortable happiness” after achieving the results. Precise and constant pressure (with or without movement) is applied to a latent or active trigger point (commonly referred to as a “knot”). Trigger-point: A type of neuromuscular therapy focused on the protective mechanisms of the muscle belly when injured or overused.A gentle Swedish massage can reduce anxiety and stress due to promoting relaxation and breathing exercises.

Swedish massage flushing: Gentle to effective pressure to increase flow of oxygen in the blood and release toxins.The measurement of range of motion is important when identifying realistic outcomes and goals of the patient.

Range of Motion: The ability to contract and relax at the body’s potential.Common association is “mind body awareness” for desired results. Neuromuscular: Most popular in balancing the central nervous system to incorporate neuroplasticity within the brain and muscular activity.Most associated with trauma (falls, car accidents, injury). Myofascial release: Manipulating the fascia to improve range of motion and promote future healing versus guarding.Fascia, tendons, and ligaments benefit from the deep warming sensations versus the misconception of just deep, hard pressure. Deep tissue: Manipulating the soft tissue to affect the deeper layers of muscular structure.Active release/Concentric & Eccentric contraction: Educating patient with active or passive movement, or contraction and relaxation, of the muscle to reach desired goals of rehabilitating tissue and range of motion with massage.

Our licensed massage therapists use a variety of techniques to create a custom treatment plan: Goals for each session are determined by the patient and the Licensed Massage Therapist. Each massage combines all modalities the Licensed Massage Therapist is trained in to manipulate the soft tissue and enhance overall health. In a therapeutic setting, medical massage and non-medical massage are combined to cater to the individual’s needs.
