Services:
Therapeutic Massage
A therapeutic massage is focused on treating specific injuries, such as chronic pain, limited mobility, headaches, muscle tension, and stress. It can also help to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote relaxation
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Various techniques are used during the session, such as deep-tissue massage, trigger point work, cupping, various movements or passive-resistive stretching techniques.
Cupping
Cupping is the equivalent of a deep tissue massage. Cupping helps get into the deeper layers of muscles, increase blood flow to skin and muscles, improve lymphatic drainage, and reduce pain.
Sinus Congestion Therapy
If you're suffering from:
• Allergies
• Sinus Headaches/Pain
• Chronic Congestion
• Stuffy Nose
• Headaches
• Clogged Ears
• Or any non-infectious sinus congestion,
this gentle 30 minute treatment may help. Manual stimulation of the flow of lymphatic fluid around your neck and head will help reduce nasal congestion, reinvigorate your immune system and sweep out harmful toxins.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular massage therapy is a form of soft tissue massage that aims to alleviate chronic muscle and nervous system disorders and problems. It is mainly used to fix trigger points, circulation, nerve compression, postural problems and repetitive movement injuries.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage modality that combines light pressure, skin-stretching techniques, and diaphragmatic breathing to promote the flow of the lymphatic system. Stephanie R., LMT, NMT is trained in the Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Certain medical procedures and health conditions can interrupt the natural flow of lymph and cause excess fluid to build up in the tissues of the body (lymphedema). The intention behind MLD is to reroute stagnant lymph by stimulating the lymph nodes and enhancing the rhythmic contractions of the lymphatic vessels.
What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that work together to collect and circulate excess fluid in the body. It is an important part of the immune system, functioning as the transportation system for the removal of bacteria, foreign particles, and cellular debris from the body. Fluid regularly leaks from the bloodstream into the tissues of the body; the excess fluid is drained as "lymph" into the lymphatic vessels and gets transported through the body to be filtered through the lymph nodes. The destroyed bacteria and waste are then sent back into the bloodstream to be delivered to the appropriate detox organ. The waste products are finally passed from the body through the digestive or urinary systems.
What does a sluggish lymphatic system feel like?
Swelling (lymphedema) is the main sign of lymphatic disfunction. It will often appear in the limbs, but can affect any part of the body.
Symptoms that often present alongside lymphedema include:
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Sensations of heaviness, numbness, or pain at the affected area
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Hard or "tight" skin
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Limited range of motion
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Fluid leaking out of skin
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Sinus congestion and trouble swallowing (common with lymphedema in the head/neck)
Is MLD safe for cancer patients?
Certain types of cancer and many cancer treatments can cause lymphedema, such as radiation treatments and the surgical removal of lymph nodes. Manual lymphatic drainage has been proven to be a safe and gentle tool to manage cancer-related lymphedema. Ask your oncologist if MLD is right for you.