Massage Therapy
 
Do you suffer from stress pain in your shoulders, neck, low back, headache pain? The answer may be Massage Therapy.
Benefits include stress relief, relaxation, tension headache relief, feelings of well being, immune system strengthening, quickening of healing time, greater flexibility, and better circulation, to name a few.
Everyone, young and old can benefit from massage. We offer 60-minute appointments, Monday through Saturday. Morning, afternoon, and evenings. Schedule a time convenient for you.

Gift certificates are available!

Massage therapy available:

• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Reiki practitioner
• Healing touch
• Aromatherapy
What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy spans a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, working to improve an individual's health and well-being through hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.

What are the benefits of massage?

PHYSICAL

provides deep relaxation and stress reduction.
relieves muscle tension.
reduces muscle spasms.
provides greater joint flexibility.
improves circulation of blood and lymph.
assists with removal of metabolic wastes.
improves posture
relieves tension-related headaches.
encourages faster healing time from injured muscles.
enhances athletic performance.
strengthens the immune system.

MENTAL

provides a relaxed state of alertness.
reduces mental stress.
enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity.

EMOTIONAL

satisfies the need for nurturing touch.
creates feeling of well-being.
enhances self-image.
reduces levels of anxiety
Who benefits from massage?

The young, the old and all ages in between! Active, inactive, students, working people, retired people, pregnant women, performers, infants. Anyone except those with medical contra-indications.

When is massage NOT recommended?

• certain circulatory ailments (phlebitis / thrombosis)
• high fevers
• infectious diseases
• some cancer
• cardiac problems
• inflamed or infected injuries
• areas of heavy tissue damage

What should the consumer expect at their first massage appointment?

The massage therapist should ask questions about the reasons for getting a massage, current physical condition, medical history and lifestyle. Undressing takes place in private and a sheet is provided for draping during massage. Underwear may be left on or off. The therapist will undrape only the part of the body being massaged. The massage takes place on a comfortable padded table.

What is my responsibility during the massage?

A person receiving a massage should give the therapist accurate health information and always report discomfort of any kind, whether it's from the massage itself or due to room temperature, volume of music, or other distractions.