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A helpful site explaining issues in massage therapy, in easy-to-understand language. I trained for a second career in massage therapy but a trick of nature meant that I suddenly could not stand for long hours as required by this kind of job. So I decided to share my training in this format with the general public.
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Hi -- Nothing on this web site is to be construed as MEDICAL advice or as giving a MEDICAL diagnosis. That kind of thing is not within the scope of practice of a massage therapist. But ordinary WELLNESS advice is well within the scope of practice of massage therapy, and is given freely.
Massage therapists may ask you if you are taking medications or have been diagnosed with any chronic conditions or have had surgery. We need to know these things in order to modify our techniques, and to avoid causing harm. Some techniques are contra-indicated for various medical conditions or those taking certain medications.
I hope you understand now why we ask these questions about your medical history. Thank you!
BTW - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you in 2009!
Massage therapists may ask you if you are taking medications or have been diagnosed with any chronic conditions or have had surgery. We need to know these things in order to modify our techniques, and to avoid causing harm. Some techniques are contra-indicated for various medical conditions or those taking certain medications.
I hope you understand now why we ask these questions about your medical history. Thank you!
BTW - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you in 2009!
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A Little About Me and What I Do
My primary focus is on Lymphatic Drainage Massage. What the heck is that, you ask?
Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a very light, slow version of massage that concentrates on gently stimulating the lymphatic system. There are three main routines: the head and neck, the arms and chest and axillary areas, and the legs. In all three routines the therapist gently massages the lymph nodes and skin (since most of the lymph system is at the skin level, not in muscle).
It is good for lymphatic flow, it is deeply relaxing (in fact, most people are snoring on the table), and it also is believed to be the best form of massage for stimulating the immune system.
I have to be very careful about screening out those who should not get LDM: those who have received an organ transplant, those with phlebitis or blood clots, those who have had either a heart attack or heart surgery in the past year, those with hypertension AND congestive heart failure, and those with kidney disease or on kidney dialysis.
Side effects? You may feel chilled as the body goes into the parasympathetic response, but that can happen with any other form of massage. We have had reports of anything from a sensation of floating, visions, dreams, memories, and emotional upwellings. Emotions often are triggered by bodywork, and are part of processing and releasing past memories. You may wish to journal to help you process those feelings.
Pain also has an emotional component. It is important to deal with the tendency to be down, angry, discouraged, and otherwise stressed out over injuries. Let me spend a few minutes with you in a special and very promising technique that could chase away recurring problems for good.
I am a member of both AMTA and ABMP. [AMTA is American Massage Therapists Association. ABMP is Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals.]
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