Therapeutic Massage
Swedish Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Trigger Point Therapy • Manual Lymph Drainage
Lymphedema Treatment • Post-Operative Care • Prenatal Massage
Lymphedema Treatment • Post-Operative Care • Prenatal Massage
Is Therapeutic Massage Right For You?
Therapeutic massage is the hands-on manipulation of the body's soft tissues (i.e. the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints) for the purpose of optimizing health, and has been proven to enhance the health and well-being of the body.
But how can you be sure it is the best form of treatment for you? Well, if like my many clients, you understand that:
Therapeutic massage is the hands-on manipulation of the body's soft tissues (i.e. the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints) for the purpose of optimizing health, and has been proven to enhance the health and well-being of the body.
But how can you be sure it is the best form of treatment for you? Well, if like my many clients, you understand that:
- Consistent self-care reduces pain and improves your quality of life. Prioritizing your own self-care is the best way to decrease any symptoms of pain or discomfort you may be experiencing. It also helps to keep you at your physical best, so you can function well whether you're at home, work or play.
- To 'unplug' is sublime. Many individuals who receive massage regularly, consider the time they spend on the massage table to be precious, as it gives them the freedom to completely relax and focus solely on themselves. Having the chance to get away from the noise and chaos of the world on the other side of the massage room door may be just what you need to feel like yourself again.
- Touch is powerful. Touch has been proven to enhance brain function, lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduce symptoms of asthma, and even boost your mood. Needless to say, receiving positive touch is not only good for you, it's a key to maintain your overall health and well-being.
The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
While more research is needed to confirm the many benefits of massage, to date studies have found that massage can also be helpful for:
While more research is needed to confirm the many benefits of massage, to date studies have found that massage can also be helpful for:
- Improving the condition of the body's largest organ – the skin
- Easing the tension in aching, overused muscles
- Decreasing the discomfort caused by muscle spasms and cramping
- Relieving headache and migraine pain
- Alleviating low-back pain and improving range of motion
- Stimulating and lengthening weak, tight, or underdeveloped muscles
- Helping athletes prepare for and recover from strenuous activity
- Assisting with shorter, less difficult deliveries for expectant mothers
- Increasing joint flexibility
- Diminishing depression and anxiety
- Promoting relaxation
- Releasing endorphins, which enhance mood and act the body's natural painkiller
- Boosting circulation
- Reducing the discomfort caused by post-surgical adhesions, scarring, and swelling