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What is Therapeutic Massage?

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness.  America Massage Therapy Association defines massage therapy as a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.

Massage therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness.  Massage involves holding, causing movement of soft tissue, and/or applying pressure to the body.  It comes from many forms, including:

Both therapists offer relaxation, deep tissue, injury treatment, pregnancy and Lomi Lomi massages.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a massage treatment based upon pressure points on the feet that represent specific parts of the body.

Because many nerve endings are in our feet, stimulating these specific pressure points brings a chemical reaction that allows energy to flow freely to heal the body. Tension release, improved circulation, detoxification, & relaxation are achieved.

 

Massage Therapists:

Cassie, in Centralia, 736-1683

Misti, in Chehalis, 748-3744

Reflexologist:

Margaret, in Centralia, 736-1683

How Can Massage be Medically Beneficial?

People find that therapeutic massage can help with a wide range of medical conditions, including:

  • Allergies
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatiod arthritis)
  • Asthma and bronchitis
  • Carpal tunnel symdrome
  • Chronic and temporary pain
  • Circulatory problems
  • Depression
  • Digestive disorders, including spastic colon, constipation and diarrhea
  • Headache, especially when due to muscle tension
  • Insomnia
  • Myofascial pain (a condition of the tissue connectiong the muscles)
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Sinusitis
  • Sports injuries, including pulled or strained muscles and sprained ligaments
  • Temporomandibular joint  dysfunction (TMJ)