Massage Therapy helps to promote relaxation and well being. Regular maintenance massages can help you gain control over the stresses of every day life.
The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. When incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement, it's proven to improve pregnancy outcome, and maternal health. It addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.
Massage therapy can be effective in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries such as: muscle strain/sprain, tendonitis, muscle spasms, as well as general aches and pains of pushing your body to new limits.
These include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, headaches, migraines, myofascial pain, neck and back pain, and sciatica (pseudosciatica).
Massage Therapy can also help relieve the discomforts associated with: Arthritis, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Edema, Asthma, Bronchitis, Depression and Insomnia.
Your first appointment will begin with an assessment during which your health history, current medical condition(s), boundaries, and comfort levels will be discussed. Assessment techniques may include a postural assessment, muscle testing, and/or special tests which focus on a specific body part or tissue. A personalized treatment plan will be created based on the findings and treatment will begin on this first appointment. A treatment plan will be established and follow-up visits will be scheduled as needed.
Swedish massage techniques and a number of advanced techniques that will be discussed and explained to you prior to treatment. Treatment is designed to help the musculoskeletal system regain balance and help you on your way back to complete wellness.