ENHANCING YOUR HEALTH WITH MASSAGE THERAPY

Whether seeking relief for a medical condition, searching for a method to help deal with the stresses of daily life, or wanting to maintain good health, more and more Americans are turning to therapeutic massage.

Massage is more then a feel good, muscle relaxation technique. Research shows it reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, improves range of motion, and increases the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.

WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE?

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body, to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasms and stress.

MEDICAL BENEFITS

Consistent therapeutic massage can assist in the treatment of numerous medical condition, including:

· Allergies
· Anxiety and stress
· Arthritis
· Asthma and bronchitis
· Carpel tunnel syndrome
· Chronic, acute, and temporary pain
· Circulatory problems
· Depression
· Digestive disorders, including spastic colon, constipation and diarrhea
· Headache
· Injury rehabilitation; On the Job, Auto accident
· Insomnia
· Myofascial pain (a condition of the tissue connecting the muscles)
· Reduced range of motion
· Sinusitis
· Sports injuries, strains and sprains
· Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)

RESEARCH

Research studies on the effect of Massage Therapy has been ongoing for more than 120 years. An increase in research over the last 20 years has resulted in more than 2500 published studies.

Among the findings:

· Massage increases activity level of the body’s natural immune system
· Office workers massaged regularly were more alert and performed better.
· Massage therapy decreased the effect of anxiety; tension, depression, pain and itching in burn patients.
· Abdominal surgery patients recovered more quickly after massage.
· Premature infants who were massaged gained more weight and fared better than those who weren’t.
· Autistic children showed less erratic behavior after massage therapy.

CARE

Your Massage Therapy session will be personally designed for your specific needs and wants. Your first appointment will begin with the massage therapist asking what prompted you getting a massage, your current physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress level, and pain/injury history.

A full-body massage requires removing your clothing to your level of comfort. You will be covered with a sheet, blanket, or other appropriate type drape such as a towel or gown. Only the part of your body being massaged will be exposed, ensuring that your modesty is respected at all times.

Some massages, such as those onsite are done while fully clothed. For this type of massage, you will sit in a specifically designed portable massage chair.

A number of types and styles of massage are used by massage therapists regularly, a few of the treatment therapies I offer are:

· Swedish Massage
· Injury Rehabilitation
· Cranial Sacral Therapy
· Headache Massage
· Foot Massage
· Manual Lymph Drainage
· Reflexology
· Trigger Point Therapy
· Pain Management
· Home Stretching program

LICENSING

I have been a licensed Massage Practitioner in Washington State and Hawaii since 1993. As a Preferred Provider for most Personal Insurance Plans, as well as The Dept. of Labor & Industry, I maintain the highest level of training requirements developed by regulatory agencies and the Health Insurance industry. In addition, I am fully covered with the maximum amount of malpractice and liability insurance, as mandated by the Health Care Industry.

In Washington State, all Personal Insurance Plans, the Department of Labor and Industry, and Auto Insurance Companies recognize and provide for Massage Therapy benefits. In Washington State, your employer is required to offer you a plan that includes Massage therapy benefits.

Choosing your personal Licensed Massage Therapies is an important decision. Several key factors should be considered.

1. Is the therapist licensed and insured in your State
2. Are they a Preferred Provider with your personal insurance plan
3. Do they offer insurance billing
4. Is their treatment office in a professional setting
5. How long must you wait to get an appointment
6. How long has your therapist been licensed.
7. Do they carry the minimum amount of Malpractice/Liability Insurance.

YOUR HEALTH

When it comes to your health, always consult your personal medical provider. If you do not have a medical provider, perhaps we can assist you in choosing a local professional.

Whether a MD. ND. or DC., my goal is to connect you with a medical professional who values and respects the medical benefits of therapeutic massage.

CONTACT US

To ask questions, book appointments, or receive additional information about Massage Therapy benefits, please contact me at the following offices:

MISSION STATEMENT

My vision as a Professional, Licensed, Massage Practitioner is to develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy in a caring, professional and ethical manner that enhances the health and welfare of humanity.

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