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Massage Therapy is used to increase body awareness, relaxation, mobility, circulation, and overall sense of well-being. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. After having a massage to work out the current restriction and/or discomforts in your body—it can then be used to maintain your body and help to prevent or reduce muscle pain, restricted movement, and muscle injury.

Rates
One hour house call — $120.00
One hour office call — $80.00
One dollar for every extra minute over one hour; minimum 15 minutes

All Modalities
Deep Tissue
Pre & Post Natal
Reflexology
Sports
Swedish
Myofascial Release
Corporate Chair

Deep Tissue Massage
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 chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Pregnancy Massage
Also called prenatal massage, pregnancy massage is becoming increasingly popular with expectant mothers. Massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage know the proper way to position and support the woman's body during the massage, and how to modify techniques. Pregnancy massage is used to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. The massage is customized to a woman's individual needs.

Reflexology
Although reflexology is sometimes called a foot massage, it is more than a simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or have tired, achy feet.

Sports Massage
Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have to be a professional athlete to experience the benefits of one—it's also used by people who are active and work out often. The focus isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. A combination of techniques is used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is a common technique. It helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.

Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most common type of massage at the spa. Swedish massage combines various hands-on techniques including gliding, kneading, and cross-fiber friction to break up muscle knots, called adhesions. It is a very relaxing massage.

Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is not massage. Myofascial Release is a highly specialized stretching technique used by therapists to treat patients with a variety of soft tissue problems. Fascia is a thin tissue that covers all the organs of the body. This tissue covers every muscle and every fiber within each muscle. Most patients find Myofascial Release to be a very relaxing form of treatment.

Chair Massage
Elite Bodywork offers – a comprehensive On-Site Wellness solution for muscles and mind. Elite Bodywork can schedule on-site chair massage, for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visits to your place of business – visits guaranteed to keep your employees productive, energetic and feeling good about themselves and their careers. A chair massage is a great perk that leaves your employees feeling rejuvenated – it’s guaranteed to pay for itself in productivity and positive energy.

How Does Massage Therapy Work?

Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion. Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.

Why Do People Get Massage Therapy?
People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions:

Use of Massage Therapy in Cancer Treatment

Many physicians suggest using massage therapy as a complement to cancer treatment. Considered helpful in decreasing the stress and anxiety associated with cancer, massage therapy is also recommended as a means of easing cancer-related pain.

Benefits of Massage for Cancer Patients
While there's no evidence that massage therapy can stop cancer's growth or spread, a number of studies have shown that massage may offer these benefits for people coping with cancer:

  1. Better Quality of Life - After receiving one 30-minute massage a week for three consecutive weeks, participants in a 2009 study (all of whom were undergoing breast cancer treatment) reported improvements in quality of life and functioning. Massage therapy also appeared to help study members sleep better.

  2. Anxiety Relief - In a 2004 review of 10 studies on aromatherapy massage, researchers determined that the treatment may help improve psychological wellbeing and lessen anxiety among people with cancer.

  3. Stronger Immune System - Massage may boost the number of natural killer cells and lymphocytes (both known to play an important role in immune defense) in women with breast cancer, according to a 2004 study. After receiving half-hour massages three times a week for five weeks, the study members also experienced a decrease in anxiety, depression, and hostility, as well as an increase in levels of dopamine and serotonin (two mood-regulating brain chemicals).

  4. Less Pain - In a 2002 study of 41 people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, massage was associated with decreased pain (in addition to less anxiety and better sleep quality).

Massage Precautions for People with Cancer
It's critical for people with cancer to consult their physicians before undergoing massage therapy. A few concerns to keep in mind:

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