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RX Massage:
The benefit of massage is receiving greater recognition in the medical field. Doctors and other medical specialist are recommending deep tissue and relaxation massage as an alternative to some medications and treatments to help their patients recover a more “normal” active lifestyle. Also, a lot of ASA and HSA are allowing RX massage sessions to be covered thru their plan. You must have a doctor's medical script and a detailed receipt of service from a licensed medical massage therapist. This information is turned into the ASA/HSA by you, the client. Once approved, you can use your ASA/HSA account for payment of your massage services. This saves you on the cost of your massage treatment and paying extra sales tax. Contact your insurance provider or ASA/HSA for further information. You can find a medical script form on my site (click the clip board). Take this form to your doctor or have them complete one from their office. I would need to have a copy on file before the discount is offered.

Service Description:

Swedish Massage:
The most commonly offered and best known type of massage. If this is your first massage, Swedish is the best place to start. Ideal for stress reduction, this is most often referred to as "relaxation" massage.

Ashiatsu:
"Ashi" means "feet," and "atsu" means "pressure."  Using an overhead bar system, Ashiatsu provides soothing strokes that are applied to all areas of the back.  The entire massage is performed by the therapist's feet.  This deep pressure massage milks the muscles and releases toxins.  Guaranteed to induce deep relaxation, relieve tight muscles, and stimulate the body's own self-healing capabilities.

Stretching:
Muscles love to be stretched and during your massage is the perfect opportunity to stretch them. During massage, the muscles are warm and are receptive to stretching. Stretching is important in injury prevention and recovery. When a muscle is torn and injured, its resting length usually shortens. This shortening causes a reduction in range of motion, which can have a chain reaction in other areas of the body, changing the way you walk or body alignment.  These slight adjustments can cause a nagging ache to a serious amount of pain.  Massage and stretching can reduce and improve these disorders.

Also, stretching increases flexibility, range of motion, improves circulation, improves posture, relieves stress and can increase endurance and metabolism.

There is a common expression in life — "what we don't use may fuse."  This certainly applies when it comes to stretching the body.  Massage and stretching go hand in hand.

Kinesio Taping:
Kinesio Taping is a treatment used to improve muscle function and alleviate pain, swelling and inflammation. Unlike traditional taping techniques, which are used to restrict mobility, Kinesio tape is designed to move comfortably with the body while dramatically reducing the pain of the injury. It mimics the elasticity of the skin and is woven to allow for body moisture evaporation while also being water resistant. These unique qualities allow the patient to wear the tape comfortably for up to three to five days before the effectiveness wears off.

If you are suffering from muscular injuries or pain, the use of the Kinesio tape will help reduce the probability of you developing inflammation, edema, and other types of discomfort.

Some of the benefits of seeking/using this type of method are:

• Normalization of muscle function
• Improvement of lymphatic and blood flow
• Reduction of pain
• Correction of joint misalignments
• Reduction of Plantar Fasciitis pain
• Reduction of lymphedema

Each session lasts 15-30 minutes and includes consultation, assessment, and taping of the target area.  This can be incorporated into a regular massage session as an add-on for $25.

Cupping Therapy
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is a treatment where a practitioner places special suction cups on a client's prepped oiled skin that create suction to facilitate healing. This treatment is cohesive with a regular massage treatment, which makes it a great add-on to your massage session.

What are the benefits of cupping therapy?
What cupping could do for you:

• Improve blood flow
• Improve immunity by increasing lymphatic output
• Reduce inflammation
• Calm the nervous system
• Stretch muscles and connective tissue
• Loosen restrictions and adhesions in the tissue
• Provide relaxation
• Optimize athletic performance
• Improve overall wellbeing

Rock Blading:
Rock Blades are tools used to break up myofascial adhesions and muscle restrictions, causing the client lack of mobility or pain from injury, repetitive movements, post surgical trauma and scar tissue.

These tools are made of stainless steel and resin that can withstand pressure. However strong may appear, the therapist will not have to use a lot of force. It's more of a gentle scraping or feathering action to help push blood and lymph thru the tissue to create better circulation, mobility and reduce pain.

While these blades look intimidating, I am frequently asked, "will it hurt?" I would describe it more uncomfortable at first but as the tissue responds to the treatment and blood flow is restored, there is usually less to zero pain.

What conditions are Rock Blades used for?

• Chronic pain
• Soreness from your workouts or overuse
• Knots in the muscles along your neck/upper back
• Stiffness or limitations with active range of motion
• Carpal Tunnel syndrome
• Plantar fasciitis
• Trochanteric bursitis
• Hip pain
• Neck tension

Aromatherapy:
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to help balance and heal the body, mind, and emotions. Allow your therapist to add specific essential oils to your massage oil blend that can give you relief based on what currently ails you. Aromatherapy is a very powerful modality that has been known to help eliminate a headache, ease allergies, and calm the mind and body. Can be added to any massage (except warm bamboo) for an additional $15.

Benefits of Massage

Some of the benefits of massage:	Examples of symptoms helped with medical massage:
Promotes relaxation Increases circulation Relaxes and softens muscles Lowers blood pressure Improves range of motion Stimulates the lymph system Reduces spasms and cramps Increases joint flexibility Reduces insomnia Improves mental awareness Improves digestion	Chronic/acute pain Back pain Neck pain Headaches/Migraines Athletic Injuries Post-surgical rehab Whiplash Plantar fasciitis Knee pain Tennis elbow Muscle cramping Postural/Gait correction Decreased range of motion