75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
ph: 617-301-8352
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MASSAGE THERAPY: Involves the application of some combination of the massage techniques of stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissue of the body.
GERIATRIC MASSAGE: Refers to senior massage, consists of massage techniques which address the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and its associated diseases.
SWEDISH MASSAGE: A vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimuating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, and are used to manipulate soft tissue.
HEMME APPROACH: Is a soft-tissue therapy designed to relieve pain by restoring alignment and improving myofascial dysfunction. This technique works very successfully in treating chronic low back pain and soft-tissue injury.
REFLEXOLOGY: Based on an ancient Chinese therapy, it involves manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands and ears that correspond to other parts of the body.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY: Works with the causal relationship between chronic pain and its source. Applies pressure to trigger points of referred pain combined with stretching exercises.
PRE & POST NATAL MASSAGE: Massage techniques that help reduce pregnancy discomfort and in the postpartum period helps to rebalance structure, physiology and emotions of a new mother.
RANGE OF MOTION: Passive movement of joints to help increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension.
SPORTS MASSAGE: Specific massage components designed to reduce injuries, such as alleviating inflammation and providing a warm-up for amateur and professional athletes before, during, after, and within their training regiments.
Certification
Certified Massage Therapist(CMT)
Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworker(NCTMB)
Professional Membership
American Massage Therapy Association(AMTA)
Associated Bodyworker & Massage Professionals(ABMP)
License
State of Massachusetts Licensed
Insurance
Fully Insured
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75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
ph: 617-301-8352
tmt4heal