Our massage therpists are highly trained in creating a comprehensive collaborative care plan for all our your neuro and muskulare needs. whether your body is needing to down regulate to achieve stress free living, or you nwed more specific sports medicine or neuro physicla care, we offer an impressive list of adjunct modalities to help facilitate optimal healing and longevity. 

Services provided by our massage therapists include Physio key, Graston technique, cupping, visceral massage and hot stone massage. 

With specialized knowledge and training, your therapist will discuss the best care options for you to optimize your health. 

More about Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that involves manipulating the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and skin. By applying varying degrees of pressure and movement, massage therapy helps to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness.

Massage therapy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries to chronic pain. Techniques vary from light strokes to deep pressure, depending on the needs of the patient. The therapeutic effects of massage therapy extend beyond physical benefits, often promoting mental relaxation and emotional well-being.

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Your First Massage Therapy Appointment

What to expect during your first massage therapy session

Comprehensive Health Evaluation:
Your first session will begin with a discussion about your medical history, lifestyle, and specific concerns. This information helps your therapist tailor the massage to your needs and ensure it is safe and effective.

Personalized Treatment Approach:
Based on the initial evaluation, your therapist will create a customized treatment plan. This plan will include the type of massage techniques to be used, the areas to focus on, and the recommended number of sessions.

Massage Techniques:
During the session, your therapist will use various massage techniques, such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, orthopeadic massage, Graston, Hot Stone, Craniosacral or trigger point therapy, depending on your needs. The pressure and movements can be adjusted to ensure your comfort.

Comfort and Relaxation:
The massage room is designed to be a calming environment, with soft lighting and soothing music to help you relax. Your therapist will check in with you regularly to ensure that the pressure is comfortable and that you’re feeling relaxed.

Holistic Health Guidance:
Beyond the massage itself, your therapist may provide advice on stretching exercises, posture, and relaxation techniques that can help maintain the benefits of the massage.

Q&A Session:
Feel free to ask any questions you have about massage therapy, its benefits, and what to expect in future sessions. Your therapist is here to ensure you feel confident and comfortable with your treatment plan.

What conditions does Massage Therapy treat?

Massage therapy is effective in treating a variety of conditions:

Musculoskeletal Pain: Massage therapy is particularly beneficial for chronic pain conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain, and muscle tension. It helps reduce pain, improve flexibility, and enhance mobility.

Stress and Anxiety: Massage therapy promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and alleviates symptoms of anxiety. It also improves sleep quality, contributing to better overall health.

Headaches and Migraines: By reducing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, massage therapy can help alleviate tension headaches and migraines, decreasing their frequency and intensity.

Postural Issues: Massage therapy can correct postural imbalances caused by poor posture or muscle tension, helping to alleviate chronic pain and discomfort. This can be especially felt in lower back pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain.

Sports Injuries: Massage therapy helps treat and prevent sports-related injuries by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and accelerating recovery.

MVA Injuries: Massage therapy is often used in the rehabilitation of motor vehicle accident (MVA) injuries. It helps reduce muscle stiffness, pain, and swelling, promoting recovery from conditions such as whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and back pain.

Prenatal Care: Prenatal massage therapy is specifically designed to support the health and well-being of expectant mothers. It helps reduce pregnancy-related discomfort such as back pain, leg cramps, and swelling, while also promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

TMJ Disorder: Massage therapy can be highly effective in managing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder. Techniques such as intraoral massage, which involves working inside the mouth to relieve tension in the jaw muscles, and buccal massage, which focuses on the muscles of the cheeks and jaw, can help alleviate pain, improve jaw function, and reduce symptoms such as jaw clenching and headaches.

Techniques

These techniques are applied based on the individual needs of the patient and the specific condition being treated.

Swedish Massage:
Swedish massage involves long, gliding strokes, kneading, and circular movements on the superficial layers of muscles using massage lotion or oil. It is excellent for overall relaxation and stress reduction.

Deep Tissue Massage:
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The therapist uses slower strokes and deeper pressure to release chronic muscle tension and knots.

Trigger Point Therapy:
This technique focuses on specific trigger points, or tight areas within the muscle tissue, that cause pain in other parts of the body. By applying pressure to these points, the therapist can help alleviate referred pain.

Graston Technique:
Graston is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. Using specialized stainless steel tools, the therapist gently scrapes the skin to identify and break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. This technique is effective for treating chronic pain, soft tissue injuries, and improving range of motion.

Craniosacral Therapy:
Craniosacral therapy involves the use of light touch to assess and improve the function of the craniosacral system, which includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It helps to release tension deep in the body, improve overall health, and enhance the body's ability to heal.

Physiokey Therapy:
Physiokey therapy uses biofeedback and electrical stimulation to target pain and promote healing. The device delivers electrical impulses to the skin, stimulating the nervous system to reduce pain and inflammation. This technique is particularly beneficial for managing acute and chronic pain conditions.

Intraoral & Buccal Massage:
Intraoral and buccal massage techniques involve working on the muscles inside the mouth and the cheeks. These specialized techniques are particularly effective for treating TMJ disorders, helping to relieve jaw tension, reduce headaches, and improve overall jaw function.

Hot Stone Massage:
Hot stone massage incorporates the use of heated stones placed on specific points of the body. The warmth from the stones deeply relaxes muscles and enhances the massage's therapeutic effects, making it an excellent choice for relieving muscle tension, reducing stress, and promoting deep relaxation.

Why combine Massage Therapy with other treatments?

Combining massage therapy with treatments like manual osteopathy, acupuncture, or Craniosacral therapy can greatly enhance the benefits of each therapy and provide a more comprehensive approach to your healthcare.

Holistic Healing:

  • Synergistic Effects: The combination of massage therapy with other modalities like manual osteopathy or acupuncture can create synergistic effects, where the treatments complement and enhance each other’s benefits. For example, massage can relax muscles and improve circulation, making the body more receptive to other therapies like acupuncture or manual osteopathy.
  • Comprehensive Treatment: By addressing different aspects of a condition through various modalities, you can achieve more comprehensive healing. While massage therapy focuses on muscle relaxation and tension relief, acupuncture can enhance energy flow, and manual osteopathy can improve joint and structural alignment.

Pain Management:

  • Enhanced Pain Relief: Combining massage therapy with manual osteopathy or acupuncture can significantly enhance pain relief. Massage improves muscle function and reduces tension, while manual osteopathy addresses joint and skeletal issues, and acupuncture modulates pain pathways.
  • Chronic Conditions: For chronic pain conditions, an integrated approach using massage therapy, manual osteopathy, and acupuncture can provide sustained relief by addressing multiple aspects of pain and dysfunction.

Stress Reduction:

  • Mental and Physical Relaxation: Massage therapy is well-known for its stress-reducing benefits. When combined with acupuncture or Craniosacral therapy, it can further enhance relaxation, balance the nervous system, and reduce anxiety.
  • Improved Sleep: An integrated approach that includes massage therapy can improve sleep quality by addressing both physical discomfort and mental stress, promoting overall health and faster recovery.

Personalized Care:

  • Tailored Treatment Plans: Combining massage therapy with other therapies allows for highly personalized treatment plans. Practitioners can collaborate to create a care plan that addresses multiple aspects of your health, ensuring a holistic approach.
  • Patient-Centered Approach: This approach ensures that treatments are continuously adjusted based on your progress and feedback, leading to better satisfaction and outcomes.

Prevention and Maintenance:

  • Preventive Care: Regular massage therapy sessions, combined with other therapies like acupuncture or manual osteopathy, can help prevent the onset of various conditions by maintaining body balance, reducing stress, and improving immune function.
  • Maintenance of Health: These combined therapies support overall health maintenance by addressing minor issues before they develop into major problems, promoting long-term health and vitality.

FAQ

Is massage therapy safe?
Answer: Yes, massage therapy is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified and licensed therapist. The techniques used are non-invasive and tailored to your comfort level. Common side effects are minor and may include temporary soreness or slight bruising. Serious complications are rare.

Does massage therapy hurt?
Answer: Massage therapy is designed to be a comfortable experience. While some techniques involve deeper pressure, your therapist will always adjust the pressure according to your tolerance. It’s normal to feel mild discomfort when working on particularly tight or sore muscles, but this usually subsides after the session.

What conditions can massage therapy treat?
Answer: Massage therapy can treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain (such as back pain, neck pain, and muscle tension), stress and anxiety, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, and postural issues. It’s also beneficial for overall wellness and preventive care.

How many massage therapy sessions will I need?
Answer: The number of sessions required depends on your condition, its severity, and how your body responds to treatment. Some clients experience relief after one or two sessions, while others may need regular treatments over several weeks or months. Your therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Can you direct bill my benefits for massage therapy?
Answer: It depends on your health benefits plan. If your plan covers massage therapy, we can direct bill through specific providers. However, for other providers, you may need to pay upfront and submit your receipt for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm your coverage.

Is massage therapy covered by my Health Benefits?
Answer: Coverage for massage therapy varies depending on your health benefits plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm if your plan includes massage therapy and the specific treatments covered. This will help ensure that you can make the most of your benefits without any surprises.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy offers clients therapeutic experience either to provide a deeper focus on relaxation, or to concentrate on targeted relief for specific issues. Our skilled therapists will ensure your session is personalized to meet your individual needs, integrating various techniques such as deep tissue massage, targeted therapy, cupping, graston, hot stone and Physiokey. Allow yourself to fully unwind as we work to release tension, alleviate pain, and promote calmness, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and restored.

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