Therapeutic massage addresses specific muscle pains, imbalances, injuries, and chronic conditions using a variety of techniques. Some of these techniques include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, direct fascial techniques, reciprocal inhibition, static pressure, joint mobilization, and many others. Therapeutic massage is used to treat a broad range of health issues including (but not limited to):
• Tension/ Stress
• Acute/ Chronic pain
• Muscle Imbalances
• Postural Dysfunction
• Headaches/migraines
• TMJ
• Arthritis
• Tendinitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Nerve Impingement Syndromes (Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel, and Thoracic Outlet)
• Sports injury/sport-enhancing treatments

Cupping therapy uses various plastic or silicone cups to apply suction to the body tissues. This method creates stretching while stimulating blood and lymph circulation to the underlying musculature and tissues including fascia. Because of the depth of its effect, cupping is among the best deep-tissue myofascial therapies available. Cupping can be incorporated as a small part of a regular therapeutic massage or can be used exclusively for the full treatment time.

Massage therapy isn't just for adults, kids get sore muscles too. From injuries to sports to poor posture, there are many reasons why kids and teens can benefit from massage. We recommend shorter appointment times (30 - 45 minutes) for younger kids. Children should be able to effectively communicate (they need to be able to tell us if they are uncomfortable or in pain) and we ask that a parent or guardian remain in the treatment room with younger children.

MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation) Pain Therapy is a chronic pain therapy that treats the entire body to reduce sympathetic nervous system stress for muscular relaxation and pain relief, such as back pain, lower back pain, neck pain, and arthritis pain. MPS Pain Therapy uses a small pen-like electrical device called a Dolphin Neurostim to apply brief, concentrated direct current (DC) micro-impulses to key acupuncture points and trigger points that reduce nervous system stress to relax muscles and relieve pain.

MPS Pain Therapy is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain even more than massage or traditional acupuncture. During the treatment, you may feel a slight tingling or stinging sensation at the more therapeutically active points while you won't feel anything at more inactive points. MPS Pain Therapy can be done fully clothed but please wear comfortable clothing (no jeans!) as we do need to make skin contact with points on your back and legs as well as your hands, feet, and possibly neck and face (depending on the areas of pain we are treating). You may wish to bring a pair of shorts and a T-shirt or tank top to change into before treatment.

Learn more here https://www.dolphinmps.com/mps-pain-therapy/

MPS Scar Release Therapy is a scar reduction treatment that is simple and highly effective for reducing the negative influence of scars. Using the latest scientific advances to address both chronic pain and dermal scarring that occurs post-surgery, SRT applies Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS), a patented solution based on the scientific concept of increasing skin’s inter-cellular metabolism, protein synthesis, and healing functioning, to reawaken the skin’s ability to self generate.

We all accumulate scars and traumas throughout our lives, and they impact our bodies in many negative ways. The pain and health issues we have in our older years may be directly related to the number and severity of the scars we accumulate over time!
Some of the ways that scars negatively impact the body include:
*Chronic Pain
*Activate Stress
*Injure Fascia
*Impede Lymph Flow
*Restrict Functional Movements

Scar Release Therapy is painless, and visible changes in scar appearance are observed in real-time. Once a scar has been released there is fascia release & stress reduction, increasing blood circulation and lymph drainage. Scar Release Therapy is highly recommended for treating scars on your body quickly and efficiently.

While most people experience a noticeable improvement after just one treatment, a course of 4-6 treatments per scar is required for full benefits.

MPS Scar Release Therapy can generally be done fully clothed (depending on scar location) but we do need to make skin contact with the scar as well as with a point on the lower leg. You may wish to bring a pair of shorts to change into before treatment. Scars on the hip or groin (such as from a hip replacement surgery) may require the removal of some clothing and draping with a sheet.

Learn more here: https://www.dolphinmps.com/mps-scar-release-therapy/

Student Relaxation Massage is a relaxation massage performed by a student massage therapist. These massages are a great way to relax while helping a student get the hours of practice they need to become great massage therapists! Student massages are offered at a discounted rate so they are a great option for people paying out of pocket or who's benefits have run out.

BEFORE BOOKING A STUDENT RELAXATION MASSAGE PLEASE BE AWARE:

1. Third party insurance does NOT cover treatment cost.

2. Students are still in the process of learning. Student supervisors may enter the room during your massage to observe and advise on massage techniques.

3. The treatment offered will vary depending on where the student is at in their studies. Students can only work on areas of the body and use techniques that they have learned so far.

Thank you for helping us teach future massage therapists!