Medical Massage Therapy

In a perfect world, no one gets hurt, but sometimes life is less than perfect. Our bodies are road maps of our histories, and sometimes it is a long bumpy journey. ​​​​​​ Our medical massage program can help get you on the right track by assisting you in managing anxiety, pain, posture changes, scar tissue, fascia restrictions and your healing process.

Each Medical massage therapy treatment is designed to suit the client’s needs at the time and the protocol for the injury. Because there is such a large spectrum of medical problems, feel free to ask us if we have experience in that area and what we can do to assist you in your management. 

When I explain to people that we offer medical massages, I often get confused looks. Isn’t a spa massage the same?

There is, in fact, a difference. In both, someone applies pressure to your body. However, a medical massage differs in three important ways:

• It is outcome-based. In addition to stress relief and relaxation, a medical massage focuses on a medical need. It is often used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, relieve nerve compression, improve digestion, increase flexibility or treat other health care concerns.

• It targets your needs through a variety of techniques. Spa massage and medical massage may feel similar, but their techniques differ. During a spa massage, the techniques likely focus on relaxation. A medical massage therapist will use a broader set of therapies for muscle health and recovery.

• It includes specific follow-up recommendations. A medical massage therapist will provide a targeted plan for treatment, along with recommendations for a series of timed visits versus a periodic spa visit