Massage therapists assess the muscles, tendons and joints of the body and administer massage treatments to relieve pain and symptoms of stress, or to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or increase physical function. Therapeutic massage works by increasing circulation to injured areas. This helps reduce swelling and increases the supply of nutrients required for healing. Also, following an injury like a sprained ankle or whiplash, the body often forms tiny clusters of scar tissue as it repairs itself. Scar tissue can actually prevent healing and make movements painful or tense. Therapeutic massage helps block scar tissue formation and targets specific problems areas, such as the upper back, or it can be used for the entire body.

Some of the benefits of massage:

• Relieves stress
• Reduces anxiety
• Promotes healing
• Facilitates sleep
• Revitalizes and energizes
• Reduces pain and discomfort
• Reduces muscular tension and spasms
• Increases blood circulation
• Increases lymphatic circulation
• Accelerates elimination of toxins
• Enhances overall sense of well being

Conditions that may benefit from massage include:

• Whiplash
• Headaches
• Sports injuries
• Arthritic pain
• Post fracture
• Post surgery
• Work related injuries
• Overuse/repetitive strain
• Neck and back injuries
• Multiple sclerosis
• Respiratory conditions
• Stress/anxiety
• Etc.

Registered massage therapy is often covered by health insurance companies. You should contact you insurance provider to see if you are covered for these treatments.

Call us at 388-8855 to schedule an appointment with a massage therapist.