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MASSAGE THERAPY

The benefits of massage therapy are numerous: improved flexibility, reduced risk of injury, and a boosted circulatory system, just to name a few.

Orthopedic Massage is a type of manual therapy that focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. In addition to treating specific injuries, OM is used to increase range of motion, decrease and manage pain and restore normal body movement and function

 

Sports Massage Therapy that provides targeted therapeutic treatment for the unique physical and biomechanical needs of athletes.  Specifically targeted muscle release and will help improve flexibility, reduce pain and increase range of motion.  All of which is critical to the performance of athletes who desire maximum recovery and performance.

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Lymphatic Massage is a specialized massage type that gently assists the lymphatic system in maintaining the body’s fluid balance, blood circulation, and immune mechanisms. The system’s network of vessels and nodes contains lymph, a mixture of water, proteins, immune system components, waste products, and other remnants of cell metabolism. Lymph nodes, which filter out the debris, are found throughout the body, with especially large groups of them in the neck, armpits, and groin. These major collections of lymph nodes ensure that the lymph passes through as many nodes as possible before it returns to the circulatory system.

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Post-Operative Massage is a gentle form of massage that increases blood flow and promotes recovery by targeting the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps process waste and absorbs fluids. After surgery, these fluids can harden, which is often painful.

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Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.

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Active Release Technique (ART) treats your body's soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. ... ART entails identifying, isolating, and targeting the affected area to break up scar tissue. This promotes blood flow and faster healing of injuries.

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Prenatal Massage Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.

Richie J. Cefalu LMT2859
Director of Orthopaedic Therapy
Licensed Massage Therapist

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