Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation
of soft tissue throughout the body in order to bring about generalized
improvements in health, increased relaxation, relief from stress,
and reduction in muscle discomfort.
Benefits of Massage
- Increased circulation, allowing the body to pump
more oxygen and nutrients to tissues and vital organs
- Lymph system
stimulation against toxic invaders - in
breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase
the cells that fight cancer
- Relaxation of injured or overused
muscles
- Reduced spasms and cramping
- Increased flexibility of joints
- Reduced recovery time for strenuous injuries
- Release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller
- Reduction in post-surgery adhesions and edema
- Improved range of motion and decreased discomfort
for patients with low back pain
- Less pain for migraine sufferers and decreased
need for medication
- Exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and
reduced shortening of the muscles for those with restricted
range of motion
- Shorter labor and reduced tearing for expectant
mothers, as well as lessening the need for medication, minimizing
depression and anxiety, and shortening hospital stays
Massage Therapy Modalities
At the Seneca Falls Center, we specialize in four areas of massage
therapy:
- Relief of chronic pain
- Stress relief
- Sports massage
- Massage for women
Our massage techniques include:
- Hot stone - heated stones deeply penetrate into
muscles, aiding the release of tension and stress
- Swedish - a traditional massage based on principles
of stress reduction and relaxation
- Shiatsu - Asian massage utilizing the meridian
system and acupressure points
- Deep tissue - focusing on individual muscle groups
- Hand and foot - gentle massage, along with the
application of paraffin wax, to increase energy and circulation
- Facial - promotes circulation and fights effects
of stress, using a series of herbal towel wraps, detoxifying
cleansers and moisturizing oils
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