Everyone Can Benefit from Monthly Massage!
Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue in the body including: skin, muscle, connective tissue, ligaments and tendons, in order to relieve tension and pain. Although it is most common for an LMT to use their hands and forearms, there are techniques where they use their elbows and even feet.
We utilize the following massage therapy techniques at Axis Natural Medicine:
- Deep tissue – a medium intensity massage especially useful for chronic muscle tension.
- Trigger point – uses direct pressure applied to knots until the muscle relaxes.
- Hot stone – a gentle massage where warm stones are placed on the body to loosen tight muscles.
- Lymphatic Drainage – a surprisingly gentle technique that gently promotes the flow of lymph to eliminate waste from the body and reduce swelling.
- Cupping – an add on to deep tissue massage that increases circulation to remove toxins, reduce swelling, and break up stagnation.
- Burn & Scar Tissue Release – helps relieve tension in the skin and muscle fibers by reducing inflammation, TWEL, and sebum production.
Keri Garcia, LMT will create a custom massage based on your needs by combining these methods as appropriate. Not only will she help you relax, she will also promote natural healing within your body and reduce your pain.
Massage therapy has been proven to:
- Reduce pain in your back, neck, and other areas.
- Increase your range of motion.
- Decrease muscle spasms and cramping.
- Promote healing after an injury, workout or athletic event.
- Improve the circulation of blood and lymph to boost your immune system and benefit your skin.
- Repair of soft tissue and reducing scarring.
- Lessen your stress and anxiety.
- Reduce the frequency and severity of headaches & migraines.
Do you have pain, stress or headaches? Call today and let our licensed massage therapist work out your problems.