Therapeutic Massage
Photo by Jessica Swan, MSM, LM, CPM
Photo taken at Puget Sound Birth Center (Kirkland, WA)
what is therapeutic massage?
Pain, discomfort, tension, and stress are, unfortunately, commonplace at some point in the life of a modern human. Causes range from acute current injuries, disease, chronic postural compensations, and normal life stress. Therapeutic massage is any type of massage modality that helps relieve pain, reduce stress, and create positive structural change in the body. Therapeutic massage does not necessarily mean deep tissue massage. Deep tissue is helpful for breaking down adhesions and increasing circulation, but it may not be appropriate for every issue or state of mind on a particular day.
Chelsey will work with you to create a treatment plan that is appropriate and beneficial for your body and currently presenting problem areas. She also believes deeply in preventative healthcare and maintenance massage sessions.
Types of Therapeutic Massage
Chelsey Swan, LMT uses several types of therapeutic massage in addition to deep tissue massage, such as:
Neuromuscular Therapy
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
relaxation massage
Utilizing the gliding, kneading, friction, and compression strokes that characterize Swedish massage, Chelsey relaxes tension in the body and reduces physical and emotional stress. Relaxation massage is generally a whole-body experience, unless otherwise requested.
Massage has been shown to:
Increase local blood circulation
Improve immune-system function
Reduce muskuloskeletal pain/discomfort/tension
Breaks the "pain-spasm-pain" cycle associated with chronic pain
Improve posture
Decrease stress hormones
Increase parasympathetic state and happy hormones (seratonin, oxytocin)
Improve gastrointestinal activity/digestion
Decrease depression
Improve quality of sleep
Reduce recovery time post-op
Encourage general health awareness
rates: In-office
90-minute massage - $225
120-minute massage - $275
rates: Home visit/outcall
90-minute massage - $350
120-minute massage - $395
*Gift Certificates are available. The gift of massage is a beautiful way to offer health and comfort to a loved one.
*Chelsey offers massage in-office in Kirkland as well as provides home-visits to families in the greater Seattle area, Eastside, and South Snohomish county as availability allows.