Therapeutic Medical Massage and Orthopedic Assessment
Primarily used to treat specific regions of pain
chronic pain , i.e., neck, shoulders, back,
abdomen/upper chest, hips/glutes, upper and lower extremities. As a result of the massage therapist's assessment based on the client's input of how their body feels and what they notice, the MT will recommend a treatment plan and use a variety of strokes that may be a combination/blend of the techniques used in
deep tissue/myofascial release, neuromuscular, trigger point therapy, and passive Joint Mobilization stretches in an effort to relieve muscle aches and pains and/or to remove toxins in the  muscles that result in knots or fibrous muscle tissue. The goal of the treatment plan and techniques used should result in improvement over a period of time.
Myofascial Release Massage
(Deep Tissue)
For relief of muscle aches and pain. The massage therapist applies deeper pressure strokes that will specifically address individual muscles. Used to relax and stretch the muscles, fascia (connective tissue), and related structures. Relieves deep muscle aches and pains. NOTE: - Good bodywork is not about mashing - a good massage therapist will ask you to provide feedback on your tolerance for the amount of pressure used. The proper amount of pressure will prove to be effective. (A good bodywork session should not be a painful experience)
Trigger Point Therapy
Pressure is applied to "trigger points" (exquisite tender points where the muscles have been damaged) to alleviate muscle spasms and pain.
Sports Massage
Often used for professional athletes and other active individuals, sports massage can enhance performance and prevent and treat sports related-injuries. used for event preparation conditioning, pre and post event treatment/massage.
Pregnancy Massage (Must be in second trimester – Week 13+)
A gentle form of massage specially tailored to the needs of a pregnant woman. Pregnancy massage is the prenatal use of massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and fetus.
Swedish Massage
Perfect for relaxation, de-stressing, and improving circulation.
A variety of strokes and pressure techniques are used to enhance the flow of blood to the heart, remove waste products from the tissues, stretch ligaments and tendons, and ease physical and emotional tension.
Geo-Thermo Therapy
Geo-thermo therapy refers to the use of short- and long-term applications of hot and cold stones to transmit the temperatures required to induce a physiological response in the body. Contrasting heat and cold via the application of massage stones causes the blood vessels to alternate between dilation and constriction. The overall effect is a dramatic increase in circulation, and produces a deep and penetrating state of relaxation and well-being.
Hot Stone Therapy/Chakra Massage
Massage using heated, smooth, basalt stones. The lightly heated stones are soothing and used for relaxation, stress reduction, detoxification, and energetic balancing.
Reflexology (hands and feet)
Specialized thumb and finger techniques are applied to the "reflex points" or energy zones of the hands and/or feet. The reflex zones are known to have direct connections to specific organs and structures throughout the body.
On-Site Chair Massage
Popular in offices and other public places, on-site massage therapists use a portable chair to deliver brief, upper body massages to fully clothed people. Chair massages can be very relaxing, relieve muscle tension, headache pain and improve circulation.
Research has shown that office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better, and were less stressed than those who weren’t massaged. Benefits experienced from a 15-minute chair massage includes reducing stress, increases energy, relieves minor muscle aches and pains.
Please contact Gail Russo for specific details.
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Gail A. Russo, LMBT NC License #5008
1350 S.E. Maynard Road, Suite 204, Cary, NC, 27511
Phone: 919-465-1558
Email: gail@russomassage.com
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