When people think of going to the spa, they think of getting pampered and having their stress massaged away. When people think of a medical facility, they think of sterile hallways and people in white coats. Combining the two Medical spas have created a warm and inviting environment, bringing together the best of both worlds. Warm colors and services that include overall beauty and wellness options bring one-stop shopping to many spa and wellness consumers. Massage2wellness offers traditional spa treatments, specialized treatment packages and non-invasive medical techniques incorporating 5 strategies: Background Information, Assessment, Observations, Palpation and Special Tests and Treatment Goals.
Multiple Scoliosis: Structural integration, lengthen structures on the concave side, lengthen hip flexors and erector spinae: strengthen the muscles on the chronically weakened side, decompress joints
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, treatment goals are to release adhesions; reduce muscle spasming or contractures that are causing TOS Nerve Entrapments. Work all muscles of the shoulder, neck and upper back; scalenes, trapezius, SCM, pectoralis major and minor, subclavius, rhomboids. Combine trigger point therapy and help correct postural deviations. Re-educate the client by looking at the whole body and see how the shoulders and neck are influenced by the lower body and increase awareness of posture. For more details click on Thoracic Outlet Tests
Carpal Tunnel treatment goals: treat trigger points in forearms especially flexors and extensors correct postural deviations in shoulder, forearm, wrist, stretching to lengthen tendons, icing, strengthening after acute stage (the tendons are usually to weak to do the repetitive work so they become inflamed) Median Nerve Entrapments.
Client should be stretching regularly, strengthening the forearm, neck, shoulder and back muscles, learning about proper postural alignment, getting regular massage sessions, proper self care including diet, sleep, stress reduction. A few tests are described to evaluate for carpal tunnel.
Phalen sign and Tinel sign
Shin Splints, treatment goals: Relieve swelling, decrease muscle tension, prevent adhesions, lymphatic drainage. Treatment Plan: Have stress fractures ruled out. Deep tissue technique to release the anterior compartment. Client laying supine, practitioner at side by lower leg. Place elbow on tibialis anterior just below knee. Have client bring toes up, foot up and step down with their heel as you glide deeply along the muscle, staying away from the bone. repeat to clear every inch of the muscles. Release gastocnemius/soleus. Balance pelvis - adductors, hip rotators, quads, hamstrings, psoas, rectus abdominus. Hydrotherapy: Ice, followed by stretching. Alternating ice/heat, ending in ice. Ice after activity. Stretch before and after activity.
Sciatica, After being seen by your physician to determine type of sciatica if due to disc problem, psoas work may assist in relieving pressure if due to piriformis tightness: balance hip rotators and pelvis. Gluteal Nerve Entrapment
Tennis/Golfers Elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the common extensor tendon, the tendon that begins just under the elbow on the forearm side of the arm and then branches out into the wrist extensors. Tennis Elbow is caused by repetitive actions and stress placed on the common extensor tendon. Hitting a backhand in tennis is an example of this kind of stress. Additionally, the constant stress of holding your wrists at an awkward angle while working at a computer places continuous stress on the tendon, which can lead to Tennis Elbow.
Elbow Nerve Entrapments
House Call Caregiver
What better opportunity than to have a Licensed Massage Therapist who is fully trained in First Aid, CPR, and Personal Training visit your loved one as a companion for a few hours to help them stay safe, help those who are bed ridden, wheelchair bound, cancer patients or recovering from an injury and unable to easily move around.
Pregnancy Massage
A specially designed, softly aromatic and soothing massage for the expectant mother.
It offers relief from backaches, edema (swelling of hands & feet), sciatica, abdominal pressure, and fatigue.
Most clients report they feel stronger and better prepared for the birthing process from regular massage.
Precautions: No massage before 13 weeks, No massaging the inner leg, No shaking moves on the legs, No massage for any pregnant lady who is bleeding.
Benefits: Massaging a woman from 13 weeks onwards during her pregnancy is a fantastic way to keep a mom-to-be relaxed and comfortable as her growing body accommodates the new weight.
The main benefits of regular safe and effective prenatel massages are:
Relief of pain, Improved circulation for mother and baby, Improve immune system for mother and baby, improved sleep, A more relaxed attitude towards giving birth, and thus better birth outcomes, Better bonding between mother and baby, Improved chances of carry the baby to full-term, A healthier and calmer baby of good weight, Improved skin condition, Relief of headaches and possibly nausea.
Pregnant women deserve to be massaged… so don’t be shy!
Comprehensive Assessment(COA) is a protocol of assessing a patient’s presentation of impairments in a time efficient and comprehensive way, ensuring that the treatment you provide has an outcome that is both effective and measurable. COA skills can be applied to any form of manual therapy. This system is not based on “how” to accomplish a specific set of treatment goals, but focuses on “what” structures require change, and “where” the modality should be applied to realize the change. It is the framework and direction, that when applied to your present set of therapeutic skills, will result in planned and measurable outcomes.
An impairment is a physiological change to a structure or group of structures causing dysfunction.
Orthopedic Massage - Orthopedic massage combines several massage and medical massage techniques to treat pain and soft-tissue injury. It focuses heavily on injury assessment and rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate modality to treat the injury. Orthopedic massage is often used in conjunction with sports massage protocols.
Breast Massage for HealthTaking the mystery out of breast health and disease. Most women at some time experience symptoms like congestion and tenderness in our breasts. Many of us have breast trauma or medical procedures for cosmetic, diagnostic, or treatment purposes. Life cycle changes are associated with a variety of breast discomforts. Massage therapy is a gentle and effective way to promote breast health and help relieve breast tissue symptoms. We are all concerned about monitoring for breast tissue changes. The massage therapist is also a skilled palpator who can support the routines of medical breast monitoring. Also view: contraindications ~ informed consent form ~ indications for breast massage - Lisa K. Maloney certified through Susan Rachel Condon
Geriatric Massage - Geriatric massage involves treating the elderly, often in resident-care facilities, and addressing their needs related to aging, depression and illness. Geriatric massage is usually shorter in duration, and involves the application of gentle techniques to facilitate pain relief, relaxation, and an overall feeling of wellness.
Sports Massage - Sports massage therapies are both preventative and therapeutic, and used for athletes during warm ups, training and competition to treat and/or aid in the prevention of injuries; help improve flexibility, range of motion, and performance; and aid in mental clarity. Virtually every professional sports team employs professional sports massage therapists, and are often privately employed by professional athletes.
Strength Training for those recovering from injuries, stroke or other health problems.
Focusing on the following: Sequence and Speed - Sets and Reps - Resistance and Range - Progression and Frequency Medical Massage Facility - Click here to view our equipment on premises
