Massage Therapy

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Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a “hands on” treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques.

Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and experience feelings of calmness.

Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems.

Benefits of Consistent Massage Therapy

Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Which Type of Massage Should I Book?

Therapeutic Massage

A specialized treatment intended to bring balance and ease to specific areas of your body. Feel relieved from complaints such as spasm, pain, or stiffness. Our therapists often use therapeutic oils, balms, as well as hot and cold therapy to enhance the effects of hands-on massages. Our unique Integrated Approach combines an array of manual therapies, including Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Lymphatic Drainage and more.

30 min $60 | 60 min $95 | 90 min $140 | 120 min $180

deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massages address dysfunctions and imbalances in the deeper layers of the soft tissue of the body, primarily the deep fascia which wraps around muscles and organs. Firm pressure is normally used.

60 min $95 | 90 min $140

Relaxation Massage (Swedish)

A flowing, nurturing experience that lulls your mind and body into a deep sense of peace. Traditional Swedish massage techniques including passive stretching, range of motion exercises, healing lotions and oils, and wonderfully soothing music help you to let go of the ordinary and reconnect to the extraordinary. Enjoy a full body massage where the high stress areas of the head, neck, shoulders, and lower back are gently soothed and calmed with long, smooth strokes. Very specific draping techniques are used to ensure your comfort.

30 min $50 | 60 min $85 | 90 min $130 | 120 min $160

Aromatherapy Massage

Premium essential oils used in specific combinations during your massage session help promoting physical, mental and emotional healing. Essential oils such as lavender, lemon, geranium, tea tree, cedar, lemongrass, and orange have powerful anti-stress, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. Truly a sacred process.

60 min $95 | 90 min $140 (Add Aromatherapy to any other service for $10)

Reiki / Healing Touch

A subtle energy treatment in which the practitioner acts as a conduit for healing Prana, directing it to areas of imbalance in the individual’s subtle electrical body. Often your body’s 7 chakras, or energy plexuses can become closed, congested, or off center and affect our mental, emotional and physical health. The techniques of Reiki and Healing Touch address these energy centers and are effective treatments for pain, chronic illness, surgeries and trauma. A very profound experience.

60 min $95

Orthopedic Massage

Fort Myers Acupuncture & Massage offers advanced techniques that address soft tissue problems associated with joint issues to treat diagnosed medical conditions. An Orthopedic Evaluation may be required prior to treatment.

60 min $165

Reflexology

Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. The therapy is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that relate to different areas of the body. When the practitioner targets specific points, you will experience a physical change in the corresponding part of the body. Reflexology promotes relaxation, improves circulation, reduces pain, soothes tired feet, and encourages overall healing. Don’t worry if you happen to be ticklish; the reflexologist applies firm pressure to the points.

30 min $60 | 60 min $95

Is Massage Therapy Right for Me?

Massage therapy is a “hands on” treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well being.

Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems.

The use of massage for healing purposes dates back 4,000 years in Chinese medical literature and continues to be an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A contemporary form of massage, known as Swedish massage, was introduced to the United States in the 1850s. By the end of the 19th century, a significant number of American doctors were practicing this manual technique, and the nation’s first massage therapy clinic had opened its doors to the public.

In the early 20th century, the rise of technology and prescription drugs began to overshadow massage therapy. For the next several decades, massage remained dormant, with only a few therapists continuing to practice the technique. During the 1970s, however, both the general public and the medical profession began to take notice of alternative medicine and mind-body therapies, including massage therapy. Today, more than 125,000 massage therapists practice in the United States. Their numbers are growing rapidly to keep up with the more than 80 million massage therapy appointments people make every year.

Benefits of Massage

Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. Some studies have found massage may also be helpful with:

Anxiety
Digestive disorders
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Insomnia related to stress
Sleep quality
Increasing energy
Improving concentration
Increasing circulation
Reducing fatigue
Myofascial pain syndrome
Paresthesias and nerve pain
Soft tissue strains or injuries
Sports injuries
Temporomandibular joint pain

Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.

Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often involves caring, comfort, a sense of empowerment and creating deep connections with their massage therapist.

There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

What Does Current Research Say About Massage?

In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:

Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat post-surgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.

How Often Should I get a Massage?

Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massages frequently can do even more. Taking part in this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.

Depending on your lifestyle, age, level of activity and your overall health you may want to consider massage weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Of course if you have a particular injury or issue that is painful, we recommend having a few sessions over a week or so in order to take advantage of the compound effect of multiple treatments in order to speed the healing process.