Rae Ann Walter
Medical Massage Therapist
Rae's Services
Ashiatsu Massage
Ashiatsu massage can benefit a wide range of physical and stress-related issues due to its deep, broad pressure and myofascial release effects. Here are some common conditions and concerns that may improve with regular Ashiatsu sessions:
Conditions That May Benefit from Ashiatsu Massage:
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Chronic back and neck pain
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Sciatica and nerve impingement
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Tight hips and glutes
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Shoulder and upper body tension
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Plantar fasciitis
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Muscle spasms and knots
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Poor posture and spinal alignment issues
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Limited range of motion or flexibility
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Headaches or migraines (especially tension-related)
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Fibromyalgia (depending on pressure tolerance)
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Athletic recovery and muscle fatigue
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Stress and anxiety relief
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Lymphatic stagnation and poor circulation
Lymphatic Drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels.
The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions and even old age can cause lymph fluid to build up. This leads to painful joints due to hydrostatic pressure. Normally, muscle contractions help facilitate movement of fluid from the legs. When you have tight muscles or weakened veins, this process is hindered. The primary sign of lymphatic back up is called pitting edema, which is performed by pressing on the lower shin bone. If a pit forms and stays for longer than 5 seconds, you have water retention.
Lymphatic Drainage massage
Swedish Relaxation massage
Swedish Massage is one of the most common and effective massage therapy modalities. A wonderful combination of light to firm gliding strokes, integrated with stretching and ranging of the joints, it is a process that promotes total relaxation and muscle tension release.Some of the benefits of Relaxation massage are help to reduce stress, increase flexibility, improve posture, blood circulation, endorphin release to improve mood, support healthy immunity and improve sleep.
Pre / Post Natal
Aches and pains during pregnancy are part and parcel of joy during pregnancy. If you’re in your second trimester, there’s a good chance your hips or back are starting to feel the strain. A pregnancy massage is designed to loosen those hip flexors and SI joints to make it more comfortable to carry. In addition, studies show a decrease in breech cases when everything can move properly!
Oncology massage
Oncology massage is an approach to massage therapy based in both compassion and specialized massage treatments to help people manage their experience with cancer.
Benefits include improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function as well as relieving anxiety, pain, fatigue and nausea. Oncology massage therapists are trained to meet people where they are in their experience with cancer and apply a highly individualized massage treatment to comfort, nurture and support them in their process.
Elena's Add ons:
Hand/ Foot Reflexology - Add On
The benefits of reflexology may include its ability to stimulate nerve function, increase energy, boost circulation, induce a deep state of relaxation, and eliminate toxins from the body. Moreover, it might help stimulate the central nervous system, prevent migraines, and treat urinary tract conditions. This type of massage may also speed up recovery after an injury or surgery, reduce sleep disorders, and relieve depression and pain.
Sports Stretching- Add on
This technique is designed to assist patients with stretching by gently pulling on joints while moving them into different positions. Even if you’re not an athlete, a treatment focused on strictly stretching does wonders for achy joints and tight muscles. Additionally, these sessions do not require the removal of any clothing.
Cupping Therapy -Add On
Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involved placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction facilitates healing by increasing blood flow and decreases stagnation in the muscles and fascia. The more stagnation present, the darker red the area will get.