Massage Therapy Techniques
$60 Swedish Massage in the office - soothing, flowing, relaxing massage to reduce stress for overall relaxation by applying pressure to the muscles against the deeper muscles and bones, rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Friction is reduced by using oil or baby powder. The goal is to aid the return of blood from the extremities, increase circulation, remove metabolic wastes and stretch the ligaments and tendons and stimulate the nervous system to relax the body.
$60 Deep Tissue in the office - deep pressure massage to loosen knots and reduce stress by breaking up muscle tightness, slowly working into the deep layers of muscle and releasing congestion in the tissues. This is a bit uncomfortable at times, but still altered to the patient's tolerance level.
$60 Trigger Point in the office - Swedish massage with special attention paid to painful knots. The therapist locates and "releases" trigger points which are often areas where muscle tissue has been damaged. The goal is to reduce spasm and increase blood flow which in turn deactivates the pain nerves and stops the spasm-pain cycle. This trigger point release can be painful for a few seconds but relieves the cause of the pain and gradually the muscle becomes more pliable and comfortable.
$60 Myofascial Release in the office - to evaluate and release those tense muscles that limit motion. The restrictions in the connective tissues and fascia cause the entire group of muscles to "stick" together reducing their ability to move and stretch. Myofascial release is used to reduce the spasm, break up "sticking" points in the fascia and allow more flexibility and function.
$60 Manual Lymphatic Drainage in the office - Very light massage for post-surgery swelling speeds the flow of lymphatic fluid with gentle rhythmical movements which speeds healing after any surgical procedure or certain injuries or conditions (ie. Edema)
$60 Sports Massage in the office - Active massage to stretch and warm up tissues that are exposed
to strenuous exercise. For the serious athlete who trains hard and long it focuses on the muscles needed for the particular sport and can be used before or after an event to lessen occurrence of injury and reduce recovery time.
$80 1 Hour Massage in your home or office in Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte, or Maitland. Any
technique listed above may be requested
$90 and up 1 Hour Massage in your home or office in other locations, based on distance.
$125 90 minute Massage in your home or office in Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte or Maitland.
$60 Corporate Massage - 1 Hour Chair Massage at a place of business for multiple recipients. Please
call for more extended stays and discounts. Very willing to help
not for profits or marketing events
with chair massage to attract attention.
Packages Available - ie. Buy 10 get 1 free
Chiropractic Care
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Exam $80-150
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| Swedish (Relaxation) |
30 minutes $50 |
60 minutes $60 |
90 minutes $85 |
| Deep Tissue |
30 minutes $55
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60 minutes $70 |
90 minutes $95 |
| Trigger Point |
30 minutes $55 |
60 minutes $70 |
90 minutes $95 |
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Treatment at your
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30 minutes $70 |
60 minutes $90 |
90 minutes $120 |
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Corporate Massage
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Chair massage |
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How valuable are the benefits of massage therapy?
In Newsweek, April 6, 1998, Tiffany Field, Ph.D., founder of the Touch Research Institute
at the University of Miami’s School of Medicine, "[These benefits] put
massage in the same category with proper diet and exercise as something
that helps maintain overall health." (Newsweek, April 6, 1998)
The benefit you receive depends upon the technique used, relaxation
massage is very different from a massage to treat injury or improve
alignment. So be sure to talk to your massage therapist and ask if that
is what they offer.
Benefits:
Stress Relief
Massage relieves stress by bringing about the relaxation response,
which includes reducing blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate,
and the level of stress hormones (such as adrenaline and cortisol) in
the body.
Better Circulation
Massage benefits blood and lymph circulation by increasing the flow,
encouraging better exchange of nutrients at the cellular level, and
promoting detoxification. This is important because the "future you" is
determined by how well your cells regenerate today. Increased
circulation also helps both prevent and relieve muscle tension—lack of
circulation can lead to chronically tight muscles. In turn, constantly
tight muscles slow circulation and do not receive enough nutrients.
Easier Movement with Less Risk of Injury
Massage relaxes tense muscles, enhances tissue elasticity and
flexibility, and increases range of motion in joints. A flexible and
relaxed body is better able to handle any movement you make, even the
sudden, unexpected ones.
And More Helpful Massage Benefits
Massage improves your immune system.
· Massage improves sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation is a huge problem and the cause of many vehicle accidents.
- Massage promotes deeper, easier breathing and delivers more oxygen to the cells.
- Massage reduces anxiety and mental stress, creates a calmer, clearer mind.
- Massage speeds recovery from exercise by helping remove waste products from muscle cells.
Less Pain
Another
massage benefit is relief of muscle aches and pains which drain away
energy that you could be using to pursue other activities.
Treatment of Soft Tissue Injury
Soft-tissue injuries (such as strains, tendonitis, ligament sprains, and whiplash) heal faster with specifically focused massage
Better Posture and Alignment
Your
body works best when it is aligned properly. Better alignment means you
move easier and are less likely to experience pain and injury.
In part, proper alignment means that your shoulders are level, your
hips are level, your knees are directly over your ankles, and your feet
point straight forward. Poor alignment stresses your body. For example,
if one hip is forward of the other, it creates torque in your body that
stresses muscles and wears away cartilage in joints.
The most important thing to remember about alignment is that bones do
what muscles tell them to do. The key to restoring alignment is
relaxing tight muscles and strengthening weak ones. A series of weekly,
specifically targeted massage sessions can help restore good alignment.
Just be sure you find a massage therapist who works specifically on
alignment, because many do not.
