Medical Massage

Medical massage therapy identifies the massage therapist as having more medical training and focuses the sessions more specifically. Medical massage therapy can utilize a combination of manual medicine techniques as described below to optimize the effectiveness of this mode of treatment.

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Massage therapy offers the following benefits to patients:

  • Reduces anxiety and depression
  • Relaxation
  • Nausea relief
  • Relieves insomnia
  • Relieves headaches
  • Manages pain
  • Reduces the need for medication
  • Reduction of swelling
  • Increases flexibility
  • Softening of scar tissue
  • Positive body awareness

CranioSacral Therapy:

Developed by Dr. John Upledger, D.O.

  • Facilitates and balances the flow of cerebrospinal fluid using gentle hand-holds and manipulations of the torso, spine and cranium
  • Directly effects the entire nervous system and promotes the parasympathetic response
  • Offers the same benefits as massage, as well as stimulation of the immune system
  • A manual technique that can be used when massage is contraindicated

Learn more about CranioSacral Therapy

Myofascial Release Massage:

MFR treatments apply gentle, sustained pressure to areas of restricted tissue to eliminate pain and improve overall function of the body. MFR treatment helps to release restrictions and can stimulate profound, long-lasting, positive changes in both the mind and body. MFR can have real benefits for chronic conditions like Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia, depression, chronic low back pain, chronic fatigue, GI issues, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and more.

Since all of us have some degree of fascial restriction, everyone can benefit from MFR. Further, MFR stimulates a healthy response in our lymphatic system. 

Learn more about Myofascial Release Massage


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Our massage therapy at the Stram Center provides you with the highest trained medical massage therapy available.

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