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Sports Massage Therapy

Sports Massage Therapy

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Does it get boring?

Client question of the day, from a new-to-me client:“Does it get boring rubbing peoples’ muscles all day?” I wanted to holler, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”   Massage therapy is so much more than a mindless rubbing of muscles. Anyway, do you know how many different muscles there are in the human body? How about that […]

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Massage And An Active Lifestyle

DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s that nagging pain felt after exercising. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, delayed soreness typically begins to develop 12 to 24 hours after exercise has been performed. […]

MASSAGE THERAPY AND AGING

MASSAGE THERAPY AND AGING

male exerciser

Does it get boring?

Client question of the day, from a new-to-me client:“Does it get boring rubbing peoples’ muscles all day?” I wanted to holler, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”   Massage therapy is so much more than a mindless rubbing of muscles. Anyway, do you know how many different muscles there are in the human body? How about that […]

Frequency Specific Microcurrent

Book your appointment today You are probably reading this wondering “ what in the world…”  The FSM  frequencies are electrical pulses measured in hertz or pulses per second.  All of the FSM frequencies are below 1000Hz.  FSM is a system of treatment using micro-amperage current and the resonance effect of frequencies on tissue and conditions […]

Lorrie with MM certficate

Overtreatment For Pain is Common – Medical Massage Therapy is a Great Option

I had a client in my massage therapy treatment room that told me she had recently suffered from severe head pain at the top of her head. It was so bad she put Biofreeze gel right on the top of her head hoping for relief. She didn’t seek medical support because she hadn’t injured her […]

Lorrie with client massage neck 3

The Best Massage For You

The best massage for you is the one that focuses to resolve the issue you are experiencing. Is your goal pain relief, increase range of motion or reducing stress? Or all three. The first thing that needs to happen is to get the soft tissue prepared for the work. The soft tissue are the muscles, […]

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Frequency Specific Microcurrent

Book your appointment today You are probably reading this wondering “ what in the world…”  The FSM  frequencies are electrical pulses measured in hertz or pulses per second.  All of the FSM frequencies are below 1000Hz.  FSM is a system of treatment using micro-amperage current and the resonance effect of frequencies on tissue and conditions […]

Medical Massage Therapy

Medical Massage Therapy

male exerciser

Does it get boring?

Client question of the day, from a new-to-me client:“Does it get boring rubbing peoples’ muscles all day?” I wanted to holler, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”   Massage therapy is so much more than a mindless rubbing of muscles. Anyway, do you know how many different muscles there are in the human body? How about that […]

Lorrie with MM certficate

Overtreatment For Pain is Common – Medical Massage Therapy is a Great Option

I had a client in my massage therapy treatment room that told me she had recently suffered from severe head pain at the top of her head. It was so bad she put Biofreeze gel right on the top of her head hoping for relief. She didn’t seek medical support because she hadn’t injured her […]

Lorrie with client massage neck 3

The Best Massage For You

The best massage for you is the one that focuses to resolve the issue you are experiencing. Is your goal pain relief, increase range of motion or reducing stress? Or all three. The first thing that needs to happen is to get the soft tissue prepared for the work. The soft tissue are the muscles, […]

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Medical Massage

Where do you hurt? How can I help you? Pain is more about protection then about the condition of the tissue. Lorrie Ross LMT CMMP BCTMB 304-281-1881

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOR GENERAL HEALTH BENEFITS AND RELAXATION

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOR GENERAL HEALTH BENEFITS AND RELAXATION

male exerciser

Does it get boring?

Client question of the day, from a new-to-me client:“Does it get boring rubbing peoples’ muscles all day?” I wanted to holler, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”   Massage therapy is so much more than a mindless rubbing of muscles. Anyway, do you know how many different muscles there are in the human body? How about that […]

Lorrie with client massage neck 3

The Best Massage For You

The best massage for you is the one that focuses to resolve the issue you are experiencing. Is your goal pain relief, increase range of motion or reducing stress? Or all three. The first thing that needs to happen is to get the soft tissue prepared for the work. The soft tissue are the muscles, […]

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Squinter, Clincher or Turtler

Squinter, Clincher or Turtler…..Wow, What does that mean? These are descriptions of ways that people tighten their neck and face muscles. These muscle gripping actions can lead to serious headaches. One of the main reasons for squinting is to increase clarity of vision. It also creates eyestrain, eyestrain can lead to headaches. Clincher, Your jaw […]

Lorrie with client massage shoulder 1

How to get YOUR best massage….Ask for it!

“What is your goal for this massage session?” I asked“My goal is reducing my neck and back pain.” My Client answered.This morning my first client was new and needed to fill out theIntake form. She didn’t have her glasses with her so I offered to helpher fill it out. I read and asked her the […]

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