Massage Therapy
REACHING YOUR OPTIMAL HEALTH
Massage therapy can do more for you than ease your muscles, clear your conscience, and improve your mood. Research has shown that regular therapeutic massage can help to: relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles; enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow; improve circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs; lessen depression and anxiety, and improve joint flexibility.
Shelly, our experienced massage therapist, graduated with honors from Everest Massage School in Tacoma. She specializes in deep tissue work, myofascial release and Swedish massage and is integral in getting our patients to reach their optimal health.
Massage Therapy Techniques and Their Benefits
Myofascial Release
Gentle sustained pressure applied slowly to fascia over a broad area. It’s used to loosen and stretch fascia resulting in reduced pain, improved blood flow and restoration of movement. Benefits include:
- Reduces pain
- Increases circulation
- Increases ease of motion
- Greater range of motion
- Lessens inflammation
Swedish Massage
Circular pressure applied by the hands and palms; light, rhythmic, tapping strokes; soft, long, kneading strokes; and movement of the joints. It’s used for relaxation, muscular strain, and painful debilitating joint disorders. Benefits include:
- Relaxation
- Reduces stress
- Improves flexibility
- Increases blood circulation
- Decreases muscle toxins
- Releases endorphins
- Improves range of motion
- Relieves headaches
Deep Tissue Massage
Increased pressure to reach deep layers of fascia, muscle tissues, and tendons. It’s used for healing specific problems such as limited mobility, injury recover, low back pain, chronic muscle pain, and more. Deep tissue massage breaks down “knots” and scar tissue that can disrupt blood circulation and cause pain. Benefits include:
- Reduces stress
- Improves joint mobility
- Eases back pain
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Muscle rehab
- Breaks down scar tissue
- Lessens chronic pain
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I get a massage?
The frequency of care depends on many factors. The need for massage therapy and the frequency of care will be decided once these factors are understood.
Must I be completely undressed?
No. You do not have to fully disrobe to receive quality massage. Our massage therapist will work with whatever your level of comfort is.
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Vanessa S.