Massage Therapy is the systematic and strategic manipulation of the body's soft tissues. In my practice, massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, and forearms only - no devices. I am insured for the following modalities, namely: Deep Muscle, Hydrotherapy, Joint mobilization, Manual Lymph Drainage, Myofascial Release, Pre and Post Natal Massage, Relaxation Massage, Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Massage, and Trigger Point Release.

Beneficial effects:
Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state of anxiety.[Moyer CA et.al., (January 2004)] Additional testing has shown an immediate increase and expedited recovery periods for muscle performance.[Dupuy O Et.al., (2018) PMID 29755363] Theories behind what massage might do include enhanced skeletal muscle regrowth and remodeling,[Miller BF et.al., (January 2018) PMID 29090454] blocking nociception (gate control theory),[Chen L, Michalsen (April 2017) PMID 28438745] activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis[Bove GM et.al., (February 2016) PMID 26810536] or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph, and improving sleep.["Massage therapy as CAM" (NCCIH) September 2006] [Owais S et.al, (October 2018) PMID 29449122].