Our therapeutic massage services focus on targeted pain relief and rehabilitation, using specialized techniques to address chronic conditions, injuries, and muscular imbalances for improved healing and well-being.
Medical Massage
The main goal of medical massage is to improve a medical condition diagnosed by a physician. Conditions such as sciatica, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, headaches/migraines, TMJ, muscle strains or back, shoulder, knee or hip pain are just some of the conditions that can be treated with medical massage.
Your first session will begin with a thorough assessment of your posture, range of motion, and walking gait. After that, a treatment plan will be put in place and the massage portion of the session will begin.
Keep in mind that medical massage in not the same as Swedish massage. Be prepared to be involved during your session by providing feedback and activating your muscles during specific techniques. You also will not undress, as the bodywork will be done through your athletic clothing/sports bra.
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Medical massage can improve a range of conditions diagnosed by a medical doctor. These conditions include but are not limited to: sciatica, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, headaches/migraines, TMJ, muscle strains or back, shoulder, knee or hip pain, and more.
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Your first session will begin with a thorough assessment of your posture, range of motion, and walking gait. After that, a treatment plan will be put in place and the massage portion of the session will begin.
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Medical massage may include various methods such as myofascial release, positional release, manual traction, cupping, manual lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular therapy, muscle energy techniques, manual therapy, and therapeutic massage.
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Medical massage is not the same as a Swedish-style massage that you might receive at a spa. Be prepared to be involved during your session by providing feedback and activating your muscles during specific techniques.
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No. Medical massage is done through clothing. We recommend arriving to your appointment wearing athletic clothing and wearing a sports bra underneath your shirt if you are a female client.
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It is possible that insurance may cover or reimburse for medical massage, but it depends on your specific coverage and the reason you are seeking treatment. In general, insurance companies will only cover only what is deemed medically necessary. This usually means that coverage must be prescribed by a healthcare provider, such as a doctor or physical therapist, and must be deemed medically necessary for a specific condition or injury. Currently there is no insurance code for “medical massage.” For best results, it is recommended to ask your provider if manual therapy (code 97140) or massage therapy (code 97124) is covered. They may require a prescription, invoices, treatment notes, or other documentation in order to be reimbursed. We do have Prescription Forms available that you can present to your healthcare provider, so please let us know if you would like us to print one out or email it over to you. And while we do not directly accept insurance, if your specific insurance policy covers medical massage, you may be eligible to be reimbursed after your session. We will provide you with an invoice after your session that includes our NPI number and all insurance codes you will need.
Rolfing® Structural Integration
Rolfing® Structural Integration is a form of deep-pressure manual therapy that uses therapeutic touch and education to address painful tension patterns and postural imbalances—leading to easier, more comfortable, more efficient movement and lasting change in your body. Be ready to be involved during your session, and to feel immediate relief in a big way. Includes a free 15-minute consultation.
Athletes, dancers, children, business professionals, and people from all walks of life have benefited from Rolfing SI. People seek Rolfing® SI as a way to ease pain and chronic stress and improve performance in their professional and daily activities. It's estimated that more than 1 million people have received Rolfing work.
Research has demonstrated that Rolfing SI creates a more efficient use of the muscles, allows the body to conserve energy, and creates more economical and refined patterns of movement. Research also shows that Rolfing SI significantly reduces chronic stress and changes in the body structure. For example, a study showed that Rolfing SI significantly reduced the spinal curvature of subjects with lordosis (sway back); it also showed that Rolfing SI enhances neurological functioning.
The term "Rolfing" is the nickname that many clients and practitioners give this work. It is now a registered service mark in 38 countries.
Source: Dr. Ida Rolf Institute rolf.org/rolfing.php
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Most people are familiar with lymphatic drainage helping to release excess fluid in the body. However, our lymphatic system is widely diverse in its overall benefits. Lymphatic drainage is essential to stabilizing a healthy immune system, carrying white blood cells to fight off infection, as well as transferring toxins to be filtered out to the liver and kidneys.
Since our lymphatic system does not have a pump (as our circulatory system does) the lymphatic fluid moves throughout the body through our muscles contracting, and through an intricate system of vessels and valves. However, sometimes our lymphatic system requires assistance in moving this fluid, and that's where manual lymphatic drainage comes in.
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Boosts immunity
Aids in moving toxins out of the body (through the liver and kidneys)
Releases excess fluid
Reduces tightness in muscles
Promotes overall relaxation and well being
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While MLD is a full body treatment, lymphatic drainage is nothing like a massage. It consists of incredibly light compressions, circular movements, and "pumping" actions. The touch of the therapists’ hands will feel like no more than the weight of a nickel resting on your skin. Some people when receiving manual lymphatic drainage describe it as "featherlike" in movement.
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When someone is used to receiving massage, it can be an abrupt change receiving lymphatic drainage, and can almost feel like "nothing." But, in fact, the exact opposite is true.
The lymphatic system rests directly under the skin, and can only be accessed through light, pumping motions to encourage the lymph flow. If we used any other pressure heavier than what was previously described, we would actually be compressing the lymph fluid, thereby blocking it and obstructing it from moving throughout the body.
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You may feel "clean" or "light"
You may feel relaxed or energized
You may urinate more, and the urine may look or smell different than usual
You may feel nauseous
You may sleep really deeply, or not be able to sleep
You may feel clear headed
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Do not drink/eat 2 hours beforehand
Make sure to use the restroom beforehand
Ensure you are not currently experiencing menstruation
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Acute infections or fever, bronchitis, congestive heart failure, renal failure, active bleeding, blood clots, circulatory problems, overactive thyroid, epilepsy, blocked intestines, diverticulosis, abdominal aorta aneurysm, diabetes mellitus, cancer (leukemia and lymphoma patients require a doctor's note), Crohn's disease, or any disease with inflammation in the intestines, adhesions in the abdomen due to surgical intervention, radiation therapy, any other health issues for gut, liver and kidneys, any abdominal surgery within 6 to 8 weeks (after this time period requires a doctor’s note), undiagnosed edema, acute asthma, burns, fresh scars, bruises, eczema, if you are currently menstruating, gynecological cysts and pregnancy.
