Julie is a 2007 graduate from The Chicago School of Massage Therapy. The foundation of her massage is structurally integrated with myofascial release and heavily influenced by osteopathic techniques that range from certifications in Myoskeletal Alignment Technique to orthopedic massage.
For those seeking holistic solutions for postural correction, increased range of motion and non-narcotic pain management, medical massage may be the modality your body has been waiting for. It is a perfect compliment to physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture and nutritional therapies.
Medical massage is outcome oriented, focusing on medical necessity. It is used to address different health issues, manage pain, lower inflammation, assist in alleviating nerve compression, aid digestion and enhance flexibility. Individual treatment plans are created to promote progress as quickly as possible. Note that it is not unusual for your body to present symptoms that require additional assistance through physical therapy or chiropractic care. The therapist will help you further determine whether any additional treatments are needed.
**This facility does not provide massage for pregnant women, children 17 and under, or provide any spa/swedish massage services
This technique is an advanced therapeutic strategy that allows the therapist to evaluate, identify and treat fascial restrictions effecting nerves, vessels and bones. It incorporates contract-relax techniques and myofascial release that assists with increasing range of motion and dissociating the movement from pain.
This technique focuses mainly on ligaments, tendons and soft tissues that surround and connect joints. Using orthopedic massage in conjunction with other modalities may help to relieve issues such as frozen shoulder, sprained ankles, restricted range of motion , arthritis and tendonitis.
This is a focused manual pressure and stretching of the connective tissues and membranes that wrap, support and connect your muscles. This technique works by indirectly loosening up restricted movement leading to reduced pain. Variations of this technique may engage the tissue as a deep friction or a lighter pin and stretch type of motion
Silicone and/or plastic cups are placed on key areas of the body and create a vacuum-like suction on the tissue. The suction provides a very effective avenue to assist the release of dead and stagnant blood cells, toxins and cellular debris to rise to the surface, creating space for oxygen, nutrients, and new living cells. The collection
Silicone and/or plastic cups are placed on key areas of the body and create a vacuum-like suction on the tissue. The suction provides a very effective avenue to assist the release of dead and stagnant blood cells, toxins and cellular debris to rise to the surface, creating space for oxygen, nutrients, and new living cells. The collection of debris creates circular marks (not bruises) on the body for about 5-7 day until the lymphatic system clears it away.
Trigger points are inflamed bands of muscle fiber or connective tissue locked in a state of contraction similar to a cramp or spasm. Trigger points may cause sharp pain, numbness and tingling. These areas are resolved by applying sustained pressure to the area until release occurs.
This is a manual therapy known as soft instrument -assisted soft tissue mobilization. Specially designed tools are used to identify and gently break apart areas of restriction in an attempt to reduce scar tissue and adhesions with gentle scraping motions. It promotes restoration of mobility and function while reducing pain. These too
This is a manual therapy known as soft instrument -assisted soft tissue mobilization. Specially designed tools are used to identify and gently break apart areas of restriction in an attempt to reduce scar tissue and adhesions with gentle scraping motions. It promotes restoration of mobility and function while reducing pain. These tools also provide the ability to open up congested nooks and pockets around boney structures that hands can't access as meticulously.
TMJ is a complex and chronic issue that may cause jaw clicking, teeth clenching and grinding, jaw pain and headaches. This disorder is addressed with multiple techniques that focus on what is referred to as the deep front line of the fascia layer, loosening shoulder, neck and chest structures and gently addressing tissues inside the oral cavity.
Coming Soon! Made from Himalayan mineral salt, these are a great tool to incorporate into any therapy. The heat and exfoliating texture of these stones provide a very nurturing distraction method to ease and release tissue that is particularly tender and slow to release.
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