What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body. Treatment procedures aim to rehabilitate, maintain or improve physical function and reduce pain and stress. Besides the hands-on nature of massage therapy, treatment procedures may also include remedial exercise and the application of hot or cold modalities.

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy acts directly upon the systems of the body to assist in rehabilitation of physical injuries.

Some Effects of Massage Therapy

• Stimulates or soothes the nervous system

• Assists in digestive and respiratory systems

• Relieves muscle tension

• Increases range of motion in restricted joints

• Relieves swelling or pain caused by injury or disease

• Increase nutrition to inactive or atrophied tissue.

Your First Appointment

Your therapist will take a case history and if applicable, do a musculoskeletal assessment. During this first visit an outline or treatment and goals will be discussed so that you clearly understand the aims and desired outcomes of the treatment procedures. Massage therapist abide by a strict code of ethics ensuring patient trust and confidentiality.

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