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Therapeutic massage is a growing part of American medicine. It is
among the oldest of human healthcare practices, and is now being
increasingly prescribed by doctors to complement other treatments
for illness, injury and pain.
Beth integrates acupuncture and massage to treat a wide range of
conditions. Massage doesn't just feel good. It reduces the heart
rate and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow,
relaxes muscles, improves range of motion and relaxes the mind.
There are many different styles of therapeutic massage, some new
and some very ancient.
They all involve the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body
to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, and muscle spasm. Some
techniques are quite gentle and are often used for stress relief.
Others are more forceful and are used in helping the body heal from
serious injury and illness.
Massage, in general, works in harmony with your body’s natural
inclination to heal itself. Many people who receive a massage report
feeling more in control of their own healing process.
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Some of the other benefits of receiving regular massage are:
• Stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis
• Relief from neck and back pain caused by muscle imbalance and weakness
• Assistance in maintaining proper posture
• Reduced swelling in hands and feet
• Lessened sciatic pain
• Abdominal Massage focused on aligning pelvic & abdominal organs
• Relief of headache and sinus congestion
• Relaxation and decreased insomnia
• Emotional support
• Nurturing touch
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Beth uses her 8 years of training in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports and Thai massage
to compliment acupuncture and herbs by providing immediate relief to pain experienced
prior to treatment. On-going patient education typically extends the benefits
of therapeutic massage, by increasing awareness of posture, musculoskeletal weakness,
repetitive motions, diet, anxiety, and other causes of system imbalance.
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