Stress is a factor in many medical conditions. Massage promotes relaxation, physically and psychologically, sometimes allowing for a drug-free relief from stress and anxiety.
A muscle being massaged has three times more blood passing through it. This increases the nutrients brought to the muscle.
Lactic acid, the by-product of strenuous or repetitive muscular exercise is removed or prevented from building up.
Regular massage causes muscles to become firmer and more elastic. Muscular atrophy (wasting) caused by forced inactivity can be delayed by massage.
Massage aids in the removal of metabolic waste products by stimulating the lymphatic system throughout the body.
Mental strain is reduced and a feeling of deep relaxation is achieved.
Abdominal massage will assist peristalsis, the wave-like involuntary movement of the alimentary canal and can aid in relieving general constipation.
Massage allows the client to become more aware of the body, enabling a state of equilibrium of the internal environment called homeostasis.
Massage produces a redness and warming of the skin called hyperemia which brings nutrients to the skin.
Edema is excessive interstitial fluid in the tissues. If it is not caused by an obstruction, massage helps reduce swelling, which lessens pain and facilitates movement.
Where joint movement has been decreased due to injury, disease or lack of use, massage helps to maintain a productive range of motion.
Friction helps to prevent the development of adhesions following an injury of tendons or connective tissue.
The body's metabolism is improved with massage.
A greater feeling of well-being and a renewed sense of confidence within the individual, is produced.
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137 Schofield Ave
Dudley , MA 01571
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"About Body & Soul Massage Therapy"
I began my journey as a Massage Therapist in 2002 when I graduated from Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy, Inc.
I want to introduce myself and the many different forms of professional massage and Body Work I have to offer.
My specialty is Therapeutic, Swedish and Deep Pressure
I have a higher level education in Occupational Therapy with my A.S. degree.
Being a COTA/L has allowed me to work with the Geriatric, Orthopedic, Pulmonary and patients on skilled nursing units with many different diagnosis. I have worked in health care since 1992 and I have extensive experience with rehabilitation which has allowed me to perform rehabilitative massage and this has given me the ability to recognize if a client who is not functioning effectively, not recovering from the stress of daily activities, and falls into dysfunctional patterns.
So I offer my experience and educate my clients that we do not all have the same needs, so variations in treatment application are developed to meet specific benefits of my individual client. Each client is treated as a whole person, physical, spiritual and emotional. I can help enhance, maintain a normal balance and the activation of self regulating mechanisms.
I use various Integrated approaches to promote healing, encourage relaxation, provide general health maintenance and restoration of well-being for the mind, Body & Soul.
Sincerely,
Kristine DiPasquale LMT, CR, COTA/L
