Medical Massage/ Deep Tissue Massage Therapy/ Therapeutic Massage

Purpose of Massage

Massage therapy can help with negative physiological, mechanical, and psychological effects attributed to situations that cause a metabolic imbalance within the soft tissues. Once this balance is reached, on-going routine massage can help maintain it.

Massage Effects

When properly performed, massage can bring about relaxation, relief from pain, reduction of certain types of edema (swelling), and increased range of motion. Through massage, stimulation is provided to the receptors of the skin and the underlying tissues. Massage stretches and lengthens tissue and increases venous and lymphatic flow within the body, thereby promoting healthy functioning.

Each technique can be a full body or a specific area treatment; you may also request a combination of treatments.

Medical Massage Therapy begins with a diagnosis and prescription from a Physician. (i.e.: Neurologists, Orthopedists, General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Podiatrists, Oral Surgeons, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, etc.)  A Skilled Massage Therapist will use a variety of outcome based focused modalities, techniques and protocols of treatment applied to the patient with the intent of improving and or resolving the Physician diagnosed conditions/pathologies.   Where assessment might show soft tissue imbalance, non-prescribed therapy may also be administered.

Deep Tissue is designed to increase arterial blood flow to an area. It is deeper than a Swedish massage and capable of breaking up connective tissue adhesion’s.

Neuromuscular is the most advanced type of massage available. It works best with more chronic conditions where there are numerous trigger points and connective tissue adhesion’s present. NMT is designed to eliminate pain caused by these conditions.

Conditions Massage May Benefit

• Headaches
• Low-back pain
• Neck and other muscular pain
• Poor Circulation
• Stress and depression
• Prevention of short term and long term illness
• Increased work productivity

Why Massage?

Everyone knows that massage feels great – that it brings on deep relaxation and releases tension. But did you know that massage also:

• Promotes relaxation by calming the central nervous system
• Increased blood and lymph circulation
• Relieves mental and physical fatigue
• Improves athletic performance
• Nourishes the skin
• Relieves pain
• Speeds recovery from injuries and surgery
• Stimulates the immune system
• Increases red and white blood cell production
• Heightens body awareness
• Improves digestion, assimilation and elimination
• Increases joint mobility and flexibility
• Can eliminate calf cramps and other muscle spasms