Massage Therapy
Who should participate in massage therapy?
Massage therapy is beneficial to all types people whether you are suffering from an injury or just need to do something for yourself.
- Massage as Maintenance:
Maintains relaxation, improves sleep, helps achievement and maintenance of a comfortable and proper posture for the body, and helps prevent daily stress and tension from building up in muscles and joints. - Massage as Prevention:
Helps to prevent and decrease chances of sport and overuse injuries. Increases blood and nutrients to muscles and bones. - Massage as Relaxation:
Use whenever you feel you need it. Helps to manage stress and tension, decreases head and body aches, increases self-awareness, improves body image, and increases circulation.
What types of massage do you offer?
- Deep tissue
- Lymphatic brushing
- Pre & Post Natal
- Swedish
- Hot Stone
What is lymphatic brushing?
Lymphedema is characterized by swelling and fluid accumulation in the head, arm, leg, and/or trunk. This can be caused by a variety of causes including surgery, trauma, radiation, chronic venous problems, and heredity. Lymphatic brushing exfoliates skin, nitrifies, stimulates the lymph system, drains edema, helps healing and recovery, and reduces pain and swelling.
What are the potential benefits of massage?
- Decrease stress
- Improves sleep & relaxation
- Increases self-awareness
- Improves mental function
- Increases circulation & lymphatic flow
