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Neuromuscular Therapy
A deep therapeutic technique that specifically targets muscles in spasm caused by trauma or repetitive strain. In addition to being painful to the touch these muscles lack proper blood flow and adequate oxygen. Alternating levels of concentrated and continuous pressure, ten to thirty seconds on the areas of spasm, allows the muscle to receive rejuvenating blood and replenish the oxygen levels.
Relaxation Massage
Primarily used for relaxation and stress management, to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles, and to shorten recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of metabolic wastes. Several different massage techniques can be combined depending on the patient’s needs. Technique may include Gliding Strokes, Kneading, Circular Pressure, Manual Vibration and Percussion, and Bending and Stretching.
Sports Massage
Used to prepare the body for peak performance. To drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility, prevent injuries, and help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues. Sports Massage can reduce the heart rate and blood pressure, increase blood circulation and lymph flow, and improve range of motion.
Sports Massage is designed to the specific needs of the individual, whether an athlete or a once a week jogger.
May include Kinesio Taping.
Myofascial Release
A gentle mixture of stretches and massage that promotes healing and relieves pain by releasing tension and freeing constrictions from the fibrous bands of connecting tissue - fascia - thereby alleviating problems with connective tissue scarring or injury. Myofascial Release helps individuals with poor posture, physical injury, illness and emotional stress, and restores complete balance back to the body. Due to the noninvasive technique of this therapy it also can be safety administered to children of all ages.
CranioSacral Therapy
A gentle and extremely safe and effective therapy designed to release restrictions that inhibit the body’s normal self-correcting mechanism. It can alleviate a wide range of conditions, including brain and spinal cord injuries, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue,motor-coordination impairments, chronic neck and back pain, scoliosis, central nervous system disorders, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, stress and tension related problems, and orthopedic problems.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorders, more commonly known as TMJ, are usually the result of inflamed and painful chewing muscles around your jaw. For some, it’s a once-in-a-while issue that can come from too much chewing, like indulging in a piece of gum all afternoon. For others, however, TMJ disorder can be a chronic issue that results in constant pain and discomfort. TMJ massage can act as an effective, non-medicinal way to deal with TMJ pain. There are four specific therapies that can help you address the underlying TMJ issues, Intraoral, Kneading, Friction and Stretching techniques.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
This light, rhythmical massage aids the body in collecting and moving lymphatic fluid, which plays a key role in delivering nutrients and antibodies and removing toxins and waste. Manual Lymphatic Drainage also helps to lower blood pressure, reducing stress and improving sleep patterns. May Improve immune function, Reduction of retained fluids and swelling due to injury, lymph node removal, radiation, Cosmetic surgical procedures . Working under advise of your physician ensuring your best care.
Active Isolated Stretching
A technique that isolates the muscles to be stretched by contracting the opposing muscles in order to promote a full range of motion and flexibility. Flexibility is possibly the most important factor in the longevity of the human body and is the key in the prevention and recovery from injury.
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Who Benefits from Massage
Anyone who routinely stretches their physical limits through exercise, strength training and aerobics can benefit from massage.
There are others who do strenuous activities not classified as exercise.
Examples include mothers with small children, gardeners, laborers, trade people and others who stress their body in daily life. Incorporating massage into your conditioning program has many benefits.
Massage therapy helps get the body into good shape, thereby promoting faster recovery from muscle strain. However if you have a sedentary lifestyle for any number of reasons massage can also greatly improve your quality of life.
The Benefits of Massage
- Reduces anxiety, lowers stress levels and lowers cortisol levels, all of which promote relaxation.
- Decreases muscle pain, spasms, and some types of headaches. Stimulates lymphatic flow.
- Stimulates lymphatic flow. Increases blood circulation and venous return of blood to the heart.
- Decreases production of stress hormones.
- Helps decrease the heart rate.
- May improve joint function.
- Serotonin levels increase, promoting a sense of well being. Improves posture.
- Stimulates removal of waste products from cells.
Parties And Special Events
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, prepping for a wedding or planning an afternoon escape from the kids, we can help!
If you’re planning a party or special event, just contact us. We’d be thrilled to help you design a spa day for your group that you’ll talk about for years to come!
Case Study:
To study the effectiveness of massage on chronic back pain in a patient with multiple diagnoses: osteoarthritis, facet syndrome, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. The patient’s goal was to cut down on the amount of pain medication she takes.
A middle aged woman with chronic back pain received four massages across a twenty-day period. Progress was recorded using the Low Back Pain Scale, as she self-reported on levels of pain and interference with her activities of daily living.
Improvement was noted in 9 out of 10 measurements of self-reported pain and activities of daily living, with the only exception being her ability to lift heavy objects, which remained unchanged. The most dramatic differences were improvements in her ability to walk, and in the fluctuating degrees of pain.
The client also self-reported being able to decrease her pain medication and the ability to ride her bike for the first time in years.
Massage therapy is a promising treatment for chronic back pain for patients who may have multiple pathologies, any one of which could be responsible for the condition. Further study is encouraged to determine the efficacy of massage therapy as a readily accessible, lower-cost alternative to more invasive therapies and as an adjunct to regular medical care, when appropriate.
Improvement was noted in 9 out of 10 measurements of self-reported pain and activities of daily living, with the only exception being her ability to lift heavy objects, which remained unchanged.
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Some Common Myths About Massage
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“Massages are basically all the same.”
“The effects of a massage are only temporary.”
“Massages are basically all the same.”
Meet Jacqueline:
Your Therapeutic and Relaxation Experts in Dunedin, FL
Jacqueline Hielscher, LMT attended the Suncoast School of Massage and Natural Healing in Tampa, FL. She is an active member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association.
Jacqueline was led to the profession by personally benefiting from massage therapy after an auto accident. After receiving therapy herself, she then became the office manager for a busy massage therapy salon, observing over and over again the clients’ remarkable recovery from injuries and trauma. Jacqueline found herself wanting to be a part of the healing process that restored many people to wellbeing and health.
Jacqueline began her own practice in 2001 and has taken many continuing education courses to expand her knowledge. She is very dedicated to the profession and serving her clients therapeutic needs, therefore improving their vitality and wellbeing.
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- Tuesday 9AM-7PM
- Wednesday 9AM-7PM
- Thursday 9AM-7PM
- Friday 9AM-6PM
- Saturday 9AM-2PM
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