Massage

Massage takes on many forms and has multiple benefits for every body. Much like the care you give your teeth every day by brushing and flossing, you should give that care to the rest of your body. We recommend that ideally every person have a therapeutic massage once a month, for life. Research is supportive of using massage for health and for pain reduction, and recommends massage as part of a comprehensive team in pain management.

Myofascial Release:

We can teach you how to care for your whole body using the Myofascial Release Techniques as taught by John Barnes, PT. This is different than other forms of Myofascial Release as it integrates muscle energy and craniosacral techniques into the overall treatment as needed to provide a comprehensive treatment technique for the complete person. You may hurt in one place, but actually have a restriction, poor alignment or decreased flexibility somewhere else which is actually causing the problem. Myofascial Release addresses the problem rather than just the pain. The John Barnes approach to Myofascial release is excellent for stress reduction, headaches, pain, poor alignment and postural dysfunction.

Please see the articles and references at www.myofascialrelease.com

Traditional massage techniques are available with Jennifer Naughton, CMT and Lauri Procassini, CMT

On-site Massage

(also known as chair massage or corporate massage) – is administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.

Swedish massage:

a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. This is done with light lotion or oil on the skin.

Neuromuscular therapy:

applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.

Reflexology:

massage based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body. This technique follows the principles of acupressure and can be very effective with severe pain.

Polarity:

Polarity therapy is a holistic healing system that works with this "life energy" in all its forms, using a comprehensive system of bodywork, exercise, nutritional guidance and verbal counseling. The goal of polarity therapy is to realign and unite body, mind, spirit and emotions into harmony and vibrant health.

Sports and Orthopedic massage:

massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport or orthopedic condition. This is less intensive than Physical Therapy techniques and can be helpful for long-term function and pain relief. Sports massage is best known as useful with runners or athletes in preventing spasm and pain following performance and for improving circulation to allow consistent training.

Craniosacral Therapy:

A gentle techniques that works to rebalance the rhythm of the body through touch. This is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction. Advanced training allows for gentle work with babies and severe pain.