Massage Therapy

Get the treatment YOU need. Our experienced Registered Massage Therapists work with you to assess and treat you specifically.

What to Expect: You will be given a new patient intake form which will help our massage therapist come up with your treatment plan. Reception will greet you on arrival and show you to your treatment room. You may choose to disrobe completely, partially or not at all. Your comfort is the most important goal so that you can fully relax. The massage therapist will typically start treatment with you lying on your stomach. Use the sheets and/or blankets provided to cover yourself. Typically, the Massage Therapist uses massage oils. If you have any allergies, please be sure to share this information.

Make sure you drink plenty of water after treatment. It will help to release toxins in your body. An Epsom salt bath is great following a treatment, if you are able to do that before the end of the day.

Osteopathy

The osteopathic philosophy of Body, Motion and Mind was developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. The Body represents the physical body, the Motion meaning spiritual being and the Mind which organizes the other two using the five senses of seeing, hearing, tasting, smell and touch. He established the profession in 1892 in Kirksville, Missouri when he opened up the first osteopathic medicine school. Dr. Still pioneered the concept of wellness by treating each patient as a whole and not just their illnesses or complaints. He believed in fresh air, windows in every patient’s room and exercise by walking around the hospital grounds. The word Osteopathy means bone and suffering, when translated, is a system of healing through scientific knowledge and intelligence of the human body.

 The science of Osteopathy is a comprehensive and complete system in its own right. The philosophy, principles, treatment of osteopathy are based upon structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) using manual techniques to adjust the person physiologically. Osteopathic manual practitioners can use any number of techniques like craniosacral, visceral, myofascial, ligamentous and lymphatic in providing individualized treatments. The treatment process can involve work directly on the area of complaint(s) or a distance from the area through indirect influence like musculoskeletal movement or circulatory motion.

Osteopathy is about adjusting and stabilizing a person’s body’s systems to be integrated into its natural healing abilities.

What to Expect: Your Osteopathic Manual Practitioner will review your NEW patient intake form and will assess your situation before treatment. Typically, this is done within the initial appointment. With this treatment, the patient is fully clothed. It is recommended that you wear loose fitting, comfortable and light clothing. The practitioner will guide you as to what position you will need to receive your specific treatment, it can be a combination of either sitting, standing and/or lying down. This is a hands-on treatment that is typically gentle and non-invasive. After treatment, you will be advised on post-treatment care and possible follow up recommendations.

Additional Services

Many more services are available. Please see information on each practitioner to learn about additional services.