How does massage therapy work?

Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to the body's tissues.  It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps to remove waste by-products from the body, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.

Why do people utilize massage therapy?

• Back pain

• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis

• Stress relief and stress- related conditions

• Headaches and migraines

• Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains, and   sprains

• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome

• Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation

Massage therapy relieves stress. It helps the body’s stress response by lowering levels of stress hormones such as cortisol.  Massage therapy also appears to enhance the immune system.

What is a typical massage therapy session like?

A typical massage therapy session is between 30 to 120 minutes. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of systems, medical history, and lifestyle.

You will be asked to undress to a certain point in regards to the area of work. 

The massage therapist will knock on the door to make sure you are ready. The massage therapist re-enters the room and will then adjust the pillows to ensure that you are comfortable and properly positioned. Tell your massage therapist if you are warm or cold, or not comfortable in any way.

The massage therapist will use lotion on the skin and begin the massage. A full body relaxation massage usually entails working from one end of the body to the other.  A one hours theraputic massage entails on working on specific problem areas.

Be sure to let your therapist know if you are uncomfortable with the pressure. Your feedback allows you to have the best experience possible during your massage.

Will massage therapy hurt?

Massage therapy should be a little uncomfortable but tolerable. During a relaxation massage you will not feel any pain but druing a therapeutic or deep tissue you will feel some pressure in areas of muscle tenstion. If the pressure is too strong for you, let the massage therapist know.