Massage Therapy
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the assessment and manipulation of soft tissues and joints of the body to effect a therapeutic response in the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction. During your visit, a short interview is required to discuss all relevant health information. This is required to provide a safe and effective treatment. Also, assessments maybe performed to evaluate injuries and to prepare an effective treatment plan. It is also imperative to note that all information provided and discussed is strictly confidential.
What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?
Working with a Registered Massage Therapist will benefit people in a variety of ways. A need for overall stress reduction for those who need a relaxation massage to those who live with chronic pain. It can reduce or eliminate pain, improve joint mobility, improve circulation within the body and provide an overall sense of well-being. Massage therapy can help with a range of conditions. Examples of these conditions are:
- Anxiety and depression
- Back, leg, and neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Headaches
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Tendinitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis
- Kyphosis and Scoliosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pregnancy support
- Whiplash
- Increases lymphatic drainage
- Reduces depression and anxiety
Reiki
The word Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese kanji for universal life-force energy. Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-touch, energy-based modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the system, which in turn can enhance and accelerate the body’s innate healing ability. Through a series of hand positions on the body, the Reiki practitioner allows for the flow of energy through their body. The client’s body then draws off the amount of energy that is required. The simplicity of a Reiki session may raise some skepticism; however, after experiencing it, many clients keep coming back for more of those relaxing feelings. It should be noted that while receiving a Reiki treatment you are fully clothed and there is no manipulation of muscles or tissue as in Massage Therapy. You will be lying on a table in a comfortable position throughout the treatment. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage is the addition of essential oils to your regular Massage Therapy session. Essential oils have healing properties and when added to the massage lotion, are absorbed through the skin for further therapeutic benefit. There are a wide variety of essential oils, promoting different responses; relaxing, uplifting, detoxifying are examples.