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Ideally, muscles are strong, yet supple. I will work with you to
help develop and promote the healthy body you desire.
We are not machines, yet like every machine, our bodies require
care and maintenance. In today’s modern world it is sometimes
difficult to have the time to care for the body to keep it functioning
smoothly at an optimal level. Every body, sooner or later, experiences
pain, soreness, stiffness or some kind of discomfort or ailment.
There are a variety of practices that encourage the body and mind
to maintain balance and connection, to relax and keep in shape.
Anything from meditation and yoga, athletics, long walks or vacations.
Massage is like a vacation for your body.The better you care for
your body, the better it will travel through life. Keys to life
are conscious living and fulfilling activities; massage can help
you with both. Massage brings increased awareness to your body and
allows you to do the activities of your life better. Your body and
mind function best with simple things: good nutrition, a positive
outlook, plenty of rest and fulfilling daily activities. If you
do not know why you are here on planet Earth, it is to experience
the joy of your existence. Let massage help you keep the joy in
your existence, and your process to unfold.
Why receive massage?
How often do you receive massage? It is estimated that 80-90% of
the population has never received a professional massage. Those
that do usually repeat the experience as often as they can. Why?
What are the benefits of massage? Massage Therapy can be utilized
for a variety of reasons: overall relaxation of mind and body, preventative
maintenance, or for treatment for specific conditions. All massage
is treatment massage. It is difficult to determine what ailments
your body may not encounter due to the preventative nature of relaxation
or maintenance massage. By receiving massage, you may not encounter
any one of a myriad variety of possible ailments the body is capable
of.
Life is movement
Your body is in motion everyday, through out the day, each and
every day. Your muscles are in use with every motion. Every single
motion you do involves two things: muscle and bone. You cannot make
one single movement without effecting your muscles and bones. Standing,
sitting, walking, talking, writing, typing, driving, eating, drinking,
all these everyday activities employ a variety of muscles. Each
and every movement you make requires at least one muscle, two bones,
and a joint. Every muscle is attached to two bones, and between
these bones are joints. The human body, yes-that includes yours,
has about 650 muscles, 200 bones and 250 joints. With every movement
there is muscle contraction, bones moving toward or away from each
other, and movement occurring at the joints.
Massage within the healthcare industry
Massage and bodywork are synonymous terms. A massage therapist
or bodyworker works with the soft tissue of your body. In fact,
no one in the healthcare industry works with the soft tissues of
your body like a massage therapist. I will spend 1-2 hours working
with the muscles and other soft tissues of your body, no other health
care provider will even come close. Most general practice doctors
do nothing of the sorts, usually prescribing either pain killers,
rest, a referral to a specialist, and in some cases surgery, or
some combination for their treatment. Physical therapists and occupational
therapists may use massage in their treatment, but usually for short
periods accompanied with strengthening and stretching exercises.
They usually have not been to massage school, and their knowledge
of massage techniques is limited.
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