Massage Therapy
Massage therapy treatments have a therapeutic effect and improve health by acting directly on the muscular, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic (immune) systems. The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well being. Physical and emotional benefits include:
- Rehabilitation after operations and injuries
- Relief of muscle tensions and stiffness, fewer muscle spasms
- Greater flexibility and joint range of motion
- Reduced blood pressure and improved circulation
- Improved posture
- Fewer headaches and reduced eye strain
- Reduced stress and anxiety levels
- Stronger immune system
- Peace of mind
Massage therapy is also an important preventive health care measure. Regular massages help keep the body and mind functioning optimally.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage decreases the negative effects of stress to the body by calming, soothing and sedating the central nervous system. It decreases your chance of muscular related injuries by relaxing tight muscles. When muscles are overworked, waste products such as lactic acid can accumulate, causing soreness, stiffness and even muscle spasms. Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. This can assist in the elimination of waste products, speed the healing of injury and decrease pain.
Therapeutic massage is particularly beneficial for people suffering from:
- Chronic and acute pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Carpal Tunnel and Repetitive Stress Syndromes
- Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders (TMJDs)
- Arthritis
- Myofascial pain
Reflexology
Reflexology is an acupressure type technique performed on the feet, based on the ancient Eastern theory that meridian lines (or pathways) carry energy throughout the body. Because each zone or part of the body has a corresponding reflex point in the feet, stimulating that reflex causes stimulation in the natural energy of the related organ. Pressure is applied to clear congestion and restore optimal functioning.
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy uses gentle movements of the bones of the head, spine, tailbone, and pelvis to release chronic tensions and increase their mobility. Patterns of distress and dysfunction going back as far as childhood and even birth can be relieved. CranioSacral Therapy improves your body's ability to take better care of you, it helps to relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
