Physical Therapy &
Therapeutic Massage
The Art of healing

Modalities	Description	Duration	Benefits
Deep Tissue Massage	To feel profoundly relaxed using trigger points, sedative strokes, and cross fiber strokes very therapeutic stroke	30 min Massage Therapy 30 min	Improved posture Reduce the risk of injury Coordination and Muscle balance Total Relaxation
		60 min Massage Therapy 60 min
Swedish Massage	To invigorate and feeling refreshed using brisk, systematic and energetic strokes, kneading and pressing the soft tissues of the entire body	60 min	Muscle Toning, Recuperation, Induced Relaxation
Sports Massage	Pre and Post Sports Activity Therapy PNF (Proprioceptor Neuromuscular Facilitation), Counterstrain releases, Jostling and Shiatsu. Usually received with clothes on.	30-60 min	Before and After Workout, Any Sports Activity, Faster Recuperation, Increase range of motion, Reduce the risk of injury Muscle Conditioning
Myofascial Release	Release muscle tension and tightness using fascia tension and therapeutic pressure.	60 min	Relieves Muscle Soreness, Improves Blood Circulation, Speed Healing process, Unblocks the functioning of nerve impulse Increase range of motion
Chair Massage	Quick relaxation and stress reducer. Usually received with clothes on.	15 - 30 min	Pick-me-up Relaxation Release of Muscle Tension
Reflexology	By stimulating nerve endings to elicit natural human response from your nervous system, thus increasing blood flow allows the energy to circulate more freely and enhance the body's natural healing power. Using special thumb and finger techniques to work on small areas, or reflexes, on the feet that affects the entire body.	30 min	Relaxation, Induce blood supply, Unblocks the functioning of nerve impulses Relieves stress
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Why get a massage?
Massage is a healing art, however it's main benefit is to facilitate stress reduction to a persons body. People with Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Polio, Neuropathy and many more ailments can benefit from massage.
It is a unique way of communicating without words. It's a language of touch by which touch is of vital
importance that gives reassurance, warmth, pleasure, comfort and renewed vitality.
Other benefits of massage are relaxation, better circulation, detoxification, to assist venous flow,
to assist lymphatic flow, stretching, loosening scar tissue and many more.

1. Massage improves muscle tone, pulse, body temperature, respiration and helps prevent,
or delay, muscular atrophy, which is a result of inactivity or over training.

2. Through massage range of motion and flexibility can be improved.

3. Massage produces a psychogenic response, creating a warming, soothing, analgesic effect.

4. Massage relaxes the body and relieves muscle tension to induce a state of total relaxation.

5. Massage is the one of the best methods for stimulation of lymph flow.

6. Massage increases nutrition to the tissues by improving circulation thereby increased of substances
between the blood and tissue cells, heightening tissue metabolism.
This benefits athletes who strives for optimum performance to stay in top shape.

7. Massage dilates the blood vessels, improves circulation and relieves congestion throughout the body.

8. Massage increases the number of red blood cells, especially in cases of anemia.

9. Massage helps reduce edema (swelling) of the extremities.

10. Massage makes you feel good!!!

How to receive a massage?
Massage is a great method for relaxation and recuperation from any activity.
So many people feel uneasy about receiving their first massage.
Here are a few guidelines to help you feel at ease and benefit from receiving your massage.

1. Let the therapist know about the areas of your body, which are injured, tense or sore.
Also, mention any medical conditions such as high blood pressure, varicose veins, pregnancy or recent surgery.

2. Focus your attention on your breathing, which should be slow, deep and relax.
As you inhale deeply, visualize the breath flowing to the tense area and relaxing it.
As you fully exhale, visualize the tension leaving the body with the breath.

3. Allow the therapist to move your limbs into various positions.
Be limp, like a rag doll and do not try to move your arms, legs or raise your head.
The therapist is a trained professional who will not do anything to hurt you.
However, feel free to speak to the therapist if anything feels too painful, ticklish or uncomfortble in any way.

4. The best way to recieve a massage is with the body completely unclothed.
Unless you are receiving a sports massage you can keep your clothes on
otherwise the therapist is sensitive to the need for privacy and will keep your body covered
with a sheet, blanket or towel, except for the area being massaged.
If this arrangement is not comfortable for you, you may wear underwear or a swimsuit.

5. Massage is an ancient healing art and not a sexual service.
The body may become aroused as you experience the pleasure of total relaxation.
However, sexual behavior during the massage is inappropriate and
will result in the termination of the session.

6. Very often, as the body releases tension during a massage,
the mind will release emotion If you suddenly feel sad, angry or joyful, do not be alarmed.
Allow yourself to express these feelings by crying, or laughing.
At the very least, feel free to sigh with relaxation or hum with pleasure.
This is a result of your muscle reaction from the therapy.

7. Many people fall asleep during a massage, an indication that the body and
mind are releasing stress and tension. The therapist will gently wake you
when it is time to turn you over or end the massage.

8. I hope that your massage is both enjoyable and beneficial, and
hope that the experience will be the beginning of a life-long practice
which will help you enjoy the best of health and relaxation.