Traditional massage is usually a standardized massage from head to toe working with a clients muscles. Structural medicine asseses each client's posture and then uses range of motion tests to determine exactly where the restrictions are. A treatment plan is then created based on these results. Treatment is usually localized in one particular area, although integration throughout the whole body will be addressed as well. Structural Medicine works to
address the cause of pain or restriction rather than the symptom. Sometimes the area where we feel pain is not actually the source of the problem. Keeping this in mind a Structural Medicine Specialist will not always work at the area of pain, but rather at the determined cause of the pain. Does this hurt? Structural Medicine is not affective when the client is in intolerable pain. I work with a firm pressure that a person can yield into. I always encourage clients to tell me when the pressure is or is not working for them. When do you schedule appointments? Appointment times are available on Thursdays from the late morning to early evening. I can also schedule other times by appointment. What should I wear? Unlike most standard massage, you will wear undergarments during sessions. Please wear something comfortable and stretchy. This could be your underwear and bra, a two piece swimsuit or soft stretchy gym shorts. Athletic bras are not advised as they cover a good portion of the upper back. Please maintain your own level of comfort while also understanding the more of your body I can see the better I can assess problems as well as treat on the table. What are your rates? $115 .................... 90 minutes $150 .................... two hours |
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