Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy: Over 3,000 years ago Massage Therapy was used as one of the most advanced of the healing arts, even Hippocrates wrote of the many benefits massage has to healing the human body. Today, Massage Therapist use extensive backgrounds in Massage Therapy through Nationally certified programs to provide healing of many body ailments including rehabilitation therapy, sports injuries, chronic musculoskeletal problems, arthritis, and bursitis.
Massage Therapy can also benefit many patients suffering from problems with stress and relaxation deficits.
Massage Therapy Aids the Body By:
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Increasing circulation, allowing increased oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to treated areas.
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Aiding the management of stress.
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Relaxing injured muscles, reducing cramps, and muscle spasms.
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Increasing blood flow to relieve often painful swelling of joints and muscles due to injury, disease, or overexertion.
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Increasing joint flexibility and joint range of motion.
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Stimulating the release of the bodies natural endorphins which may aid in pain control.
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Decreasing recovery time from muscle injuries, sports injuries.
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Providing increased exercise stretching for atrophied muscles.
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Treating the senses, relaxing the body and mind with the use of scents, music, and pressure points
Massage Goals: Many combinations of massage techniques will be used during a therapy session in order to obtain the patients massage therapy goal. All massage techniques can be tailored to specific areas of the body such as for an injury, or the massage can incorporate a more general approach aiming for an overall relaxation of the patient. The Massage Therapist will discuss with the client their treatment goal. This goal may be a recommendation from a healthcare provider or a known specific problem, or assessed by the therapist at the time of the session. The therapist will discuss your needs and assess what concentration and massage technique will be best.
Massage Techniques: Many combinations of massage techniques are used during a therapy session. Swedish massage uses broad, flowing strokes to relax a client and prepare them for their session. Concentration on different areas of the body will then begin in conjunction with specific needs with the patient, therapist, and possible medical providers direction. Chinese (Tui Na) massage incorporates pushing and squeezing of tissues and muscles. This technique involves pressing, shaking, percussion, and manipulation. Acupressure uses the fingers to press specific areas of the body, increasing circulation and relaxation at particular body points. Such technique is helpful for relieving headaches, eye pain, cramps, arthritis, lower backaches. Reiki uses warmth and tingling effects through a more passive use of therapy. This technique relies on channeling of energy flow to open healing pathways and relaxation. Medical massage utilizes specific treatments appropriate to working with disease, pain, and injury.
Massage Environment: The environment in which therapy occurs is essential. Soft music often is played, scents and lighting aid in the patient's relaxation and acceptance of the therapy session. Oils may be used in conjunction with this therapy to reduce friction from rubbing and increase hydration of the skin.
Pricing: 30 minute session $25.00
60 minute session $45.00
Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card. Students may defer their charges to the main cashier's office for payment.
Appointments: Massage Therapy is offered through appointment only. Therapy sessions can be scheduled most weekdays though the appointment desk (252) 328-6841. Please call 24 hours in advance for cancellations
Our Massage Practitioner: Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Ben Cashion has worked in massage therapy professionally for the last 4 years and personally for 16 years. His previous work experience includes medical massage in chiropractic facilities as well as working in the spa setting doing relaxation treatments.
