MASSAGE THERAPY
WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?
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Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to promote health, to rehabilitate, to relax, to prevent dysfunction, or to relieve pain. This direct, hands-on treatment has a therapeutic effect on the neuromuscular, circulatory and hormonal systems of the body.​
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY APPOINTMENT?
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The massage therapist will develop a personal treatment plan based on your individual case history and physical assessment. Before beginning treatment, the massage therapist will explain the treatment plan in order to obtain consent to begin treatment. Massage will be within the your comfort level and you can request changes or withdraw consent at any time.
Your treatment plan will be designed to address the primary cause of your problem and you will be given strategies to control or eliminate your symptoms while working on ways to ensure the problem does not return.
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WHAT TYPES OF MASSAGE TECHNIQUES WILL BE USED?
Each treatment will be customized to each individual depending on their unique situation and needs using a variety of techniques from various massage styles, such as:​
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Deep Tissue
Therapeutic Massage
Prenatal/Postnatal Massage
TMJ treatments
Cupping
Trigger Point Therapy
Fascial work
Pelvic Health
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WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED WITH MASSAGE THERAPY?
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Massage Therapy can treat a variety of conditions, some examples are but not limited to:
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Back, Neck, Shoulder Pain and Stiffness
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Headaches/Migraines
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TMJ/ Jaw Pain
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Repetitive Strain Injuries
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Pre and Postnatal Aches and Pains
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Sprain
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Frozen Shoulder
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Bursitis
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Tendinitis
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Tennis elbow
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Fibromyalgia Symptoms
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Arthritis
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Sciatica
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General Muscle Aches and Pains
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Physical Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health Conditions
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