Massage Therapy
Ask not what your body can do for you, but what you can do for your body...
The world in which we live provides a constant barrage of stressors, both physical and psychological. Although the human body does an impressive job of healing itself, often, a nudge in the right direction will do wonders in terms of speed of recovery, quality of recovery, and quality of life.
Massage can play a key role in enhancing health and mitigating pain and disease, helping to create balance both physically and psychologically.
i offer the following types of massage services, separately or in combination:
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Orthopedic massage
- Sports massage
- Relaxation/Swedish massage
Physical benefits:
- Decreased chronic pain and muscle tension
- Increased circulation, increasing delivery of oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
- Improved exercise performance, recovery, and prevention of injuries.
- Increased joint flexibility.
- Reduced spasms and cramping.
- Release of endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relief of migraine pain.
Psychological Benefits
- Boost mental health and wellness.
- Decreased anxiety, stress and depression.
- Enhanced sleep quality.
- Increased energy.
- Improved concentration.
- Reduced fatigue.
- Increased relaxation.
Studies have shown that massage can impact health in a myriad of ways...
- Decreased low back pain. See here for specifics
- Enhance immune system by stimulating lymph flow and Increase natural Killer T cells
- Decreased water retention and cramping in Premenstrual syndrome sufferers
- Decreased diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones in patients with high blood pressure
Read more here about the benefits of massage according to the ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals).
Certifications & Background:
- 2004. Licensed and certified in Clinical Massage Therapy & Neuromuscular Therapy.
- License # MT001010
- Additional Training:
- Orthopedic Massage Techniques (80 hours)
- A variety of other shorter trainings (including but not limited to Reflexology, Geriatric massage, and Reiki)
- Work settings:
- Self-employed at Frolic & Flow, LLC
- Professional Massage Therapist at Atlanta School of Massage
- Manual Therapist at a holistic Chiropractic office
- Independent contractor at Massage Associates of Atlanta, LLC
- Informal sideline massage therapist for rugby teammates