Experience a form of healing and relaxation that
has been
around for centuries.
Experience the art of massage.
What Massage can do for you
Everyone can benefit from a professional massage.
Massage therapy can:
provide anything
from soothing relaxation to deeper therapy
for specific physical problems.
relieve your stress
and anxiety.
improve your energy
and alertness.
aid your recovery
from pulled muscles or sprained ligaments.
ease many of the
uncomfortable stresses of childbearing, including
edema, backaches, and exhaustion.
relieve certain
repetitive motion injuries related to on-the-job
activities.
greatly reduce
your pain if you suffer from such problems
as temporal mandibular joint dysfunction
(TMJ) or carpal tunnel syndrome.
compensate, at
least in part, for lack of exercise and muscular
contraction if you're a person who, because
of age, injury, or illness, is forced to remain
inactive.
A
healthy response
Once your massage is underway, a whole range of
beneficial reactions is set in motion. The therapy
can:
hasten the elimination
of waste and toxic debris that are stored
in your muscles.
increase the
interchange of substances between the blood
and tissue cells.
heighten the
oxygenation of the tissues.
stimulate the
relaxation response within your nervous
system.
All
these responses can:
help to strengthen
your immune system.
improve your
posture.
increase your
joint flexibility and range of motion.
lower your blood
pressure
There
are some instance when the use of massage might
not be appropriate. Be sure to consult your physician
befor initiating any massage program. An experienced
massage therapist will also be able to tell you
when massage is not indicated.
What you can
expect
Your massage therapist will do everything possible
to insure that your experience is positive and
rewarding. You'll be asked about your reasons
for getting a massage, current physical condition,
medical history, life-style, stress level, areas
of pain, and other pertinent topics.
You'll be asked to undress in private and drape
yourself with a sheet, provided by your therapist.
You leave your underwear on. You'll lie down on
a comfortably padded massage table. The
therapist will undrape only that part of your
body being massaged, insuring that your modesty
is respected at all times.
You should expect a peaceful and comfortable environment
for your massage. Report distractions of
any kind to your therapist, whether from physical
discomfort, room temperature, volume of music,
or any other source.
Relax and experience the art--and science--of
massage.
How
can Sports Massage and Muscle Therapy Help
You?
How
can Sports Massage help you?
Sports Massage is usually more specific
in it's approach and more vigorous than
a general full-body massage, focusing more
on the particular muscles relevant to your
athletic activity. Additionally, your sports
massage therapist may concentrate on reducing
or eliminating factors that interfere with
your performance potential, such as muscle
spasms, tendonitis, and muscle fatigue.
Whether you are a weekend warrior, or a
serious high school or college athlete,
regular sports massage can help you train
more consistently and reduce injuries.
About your AMTA or ABMT therapist
Massage Therapists at the Muscle Therapy
& Acupuncture Center are all graduates
of AMTA curriculm approved schools. The
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) founded
in 1943, is the largest and oldest national
organization representing the massage therapy
profession. Membership in the AMTA and ABMT
(Association of Bodywork & Massage Therapists)
is limited to only those massage therapists
who have demonstrated a level of skill and expertise
through testing and education. All therapists
must agree to abide by the AMTA Code of Ethics.
How
long does a massage last?
Two treatment lengths are offered at the clinic.
Regular
massage session
50
minute massage
Cost: $45.00
Deluxe
massage session
75 minute massage
( 1 hr. 15 min.)
Cost: $65.00
Payment is expected at the time of treatment.
Visa/Mastercard are accepted. Gift certificates
available. By appointment only, call to schedule
your session today. (269) 483-7251 Muscle
Therapy & Acupuncture Center
