Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a wonderful tool that helps alleviate pain and stress in bodies of all ages and types. It is one of the most effective complimentary treatments used today to restore our body as a whole.

Massage Therapy can help alleviate pain due to soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday stress, chronic pain, and muscle overuse.

Massage is a natural, non-invasive approach to overall wellness and will help allow the body to naturally heal itself and revive.

There are many wonderful benefits of massage such as:

• Increasing circulation
• Increasing range of motion (ROM) and joint flexibility
• Decreasing anxiety/stress
• Reducing muscle spasms
• Increasing endorphin release, which is our body’s natural painkiller and “feel-good” hormone

Massage Therapy sessions at our office range from a half hour session up to a full 2 hour session. (A half hour appt is not an appropriate amount of time to address the entire body it is more part specific ex: upper body tension therapist will work on back, neck and shoulders.) A session consists of the therapist discussing with the client about his/her areas of tension or concern that they wish to have the therapist focus on during their massage and then a plan is created together from there for each individual client. Every body is different therefore each session is different due to the needs of that particular client. You don’t have to have any specific concerns or conditions to benefit from a massage. Many people receive massage therapy to just simply “get away” from the stresses of life and to relax and restore the body, mind, and spirit.

Chiropractic and Massage Therapy

These two are a terrific pair and go hand ‘n hand wonderfully. Chiropractic care helps keep your body in alignment by manipulating the bones of our body and helps correct many conditions and discomforts. Massage therapy helps by20softening and manipulating the tissues of the body. Therefore, a massage can help the body hold adjustments longer. If the muscles in your body are hypertonic (tight, tense) then they can fight against the bones of the body by pulling, therefore causing your body to go out of alignment which is the cause of many discomforts and conditions. So by keeping the tissues of your body soft and relaxed you help keep your body healthy and allow your chiropractor to adjust you easier.

Commonly Asked Questions

What should I wear?
Come as you are straight from work or come in wearing your comfy clothes you lounge around in. What you’re wearing does not affect your massage in any way, just your comfort level when you are finished.

Must I completely undress for my massage?
Most massage sessions are performed with the client undressed down to their underpants, but it is entirely up to you and your comfort level. You will be properly draped/covered with sheets and a blanket during the entire session. Only the body part being currently worked on will be exposed at a time.

How does my massage session begin?
Your therapist will take you to a private treatment room where soft music will be playing and the lighting will be dim and relaxing. The therapist will answer any questions you may have then leave closing the door behind her. You will undress down to your comfort level, get on the heated massage table underneath a sheet and blanket, cover up completely except for your head, and wait for your therapists knock.

What parts of my body will be massaged?
You and the therapist will discuss the desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your body require massage. A typical full body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head neck and shoulders.

Will the massage hurt?
Each person/body is tolerable of different types of pressure. Therefore your therapist will ask you what you prefer, and check with you during your session to see if you feel the depth of pressure is appropriate for your comfort level. You want to be experiencing a sense of relief from tensi on and be able to relax and enjoy your massage. The decision is up to you just make sure you communicate with your therapist. It doesn’t have to “hurt” to be effective.
For a few days after a massage you may feel that your muscles are sore, like after a workout. This is totally normal and is your body’s way of getting rid of toxins and repairing itself.

What can I expect for my first session?
For your first session you should arrive approximately 10 minutes early giving you time to fill out an intake that has a variety of questions about your job, activities, family and personal history of disease, accidents, and surgeries to help the therapist understand what plan is best for you. It may seem excessive but all of these answers lead to clues that help in your recovery plan and ease your discomfort. Knowledge is key.

How will I feel after my session?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience relief from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. People often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water following your massage.

Should I tip?
Gratuity is up to each individual. Most clients do tip a therapist after receiving a massage. Tipping is not required but appreciated. The average tip is usually 20% of the cost of a session.