THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

What to Expect?
FAQ’s
Benefits of Massage

Our therapists are available six days a week, from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Call or drop into our office conveniently just north of Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. on Scholls Ferry Road.
Our staff loves meeting new clients and watching them succeed in their various battles with pain. Contact us today to begin your journey to a pain-free body!


What to Expect?

Where will my massage session take place?
Your massage session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a massage table specifically designed for comfort.

Who will perform the massage?
Your session will be conducted by a professional massage therapist who has received extensive training in a variety of techniques in the field of massage therapy. Some massage and body work practitioners are licensed by the state, while others are locally regulated. Although no two massages are exactly alike, you are welcome to request a certain technique if you like. You may also request your preference to have a male or female therapist.

Must I be completely undressed?
Most massage and bodywork techniques are traditionally performed with the client unclothed; however, you ultimately are free to decide the amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort. You will be properly draped in sheets during the session.

Will the massage therapist be present when I disrobe?
The practitioner will leave the room while you undress. He or she will instruct you to relax on the table and cover yourself with the sheet or towel provided until his or her return.

What parts of my body will be massaged?
Your practitioner will discuss the desired outcome for the session with you. This conversation will determine which parts of the body require massage. A typical full-body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head, neck and shoulders. You will not be touched on or near your genitals (male or female) or breasts (female).

Will oils or lubricants be used?
A light oil or lotion may be used to permit your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. The lubricants we use are of the highest quality and always hypoallergenic. The oils and lotions have an excellent hydrating effect on the skin.

What will the massage or bodywork feel like?
Depending on the techniques used, all massages are uniquely blissful experiences! In a traditional Swedish massage, for example, your session may begin with broad, flowing strokes that will help to calm your nervous system and ease exterior muscle tension. As your body unwinds, pressure will gradually be increased to relax and relieve specific areas of muscular tension. We encourage you to communicate with your practitioner throughout the massage regarding any discomfort you experience. Massage is most effective when your body is not resisting.

Are there different types of massage?
There are numerous types of massage and bodywork. Various techniques utilize different strokes, including basic rubbing strokes, rocking movement, posture and movement reeducation, application of pressure to specific points, and more. Ask your practitioner about specific methods he or she uses.

How long will the session last?
The average full-body massage session lasts approximately one hour. A half-hour appointment only allows time for a partial massage session such as a neck and shoulders, feet and legs or a back massage. Most people prefer a sixty to ninety-minute session for optimal results and relaxation. The therapist will always allow relaxation time prior to and after the session.

What should I do during the massage or bodywork session?
Make yourself comfortable and relax. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session. Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Others enjoy chatting with the massage therapist throughout the session. Feel free to ask the therapist any questions you may have during the session.

How will I feel after the massage or bodywork session?
Most people feel very relaxed. Often, people will experience immediate freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues during a massage, it is recommended you drink plenty of water afterward.

Are there any medical conditions that would make massage or bodywork inadvisable?
Yes. That’s why it’s imperative that before you begin your session, you have a conversation with the practitioner about some general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor’s care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session. Many practitioners may require a recommendation or approval from your doctor.

FAQ’s

What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the intentional and systematic manipulation of the body’s soft tissues to enhance health and healing. Many people believe massage therapy is strictly a luxury related to spa and beauty treatments. However, word is finally spreading of the many health benefits that massage has on the human body and well-being.

In addition to feeling good for an hour or two on the table, a massage treatment has been proven to enhance our ability to heal. Thanks to massage therapy’s countless successes in managing and overcoming pain, massage therapy is more popular than ever!

Will my Insurance Cover Massage or Bodywork Services?
If you are in a car accident or have a job-related injury covered by workers’ compensation. Insurance may cover massage, bodywork, or somatic therapies when prescribed by a physician. If your insurance covers chiropractic or osteopathic services, the services of a bodywork professional may be covered when prescribed by a chiropractor or osteopath. Therapies provided as part of the prescribed treatment by a physician or registered physical therapist are covered. The best thing to do is check with your insurance company to see exactly what is covered under the circumstances.

Why should I be seeing a massage therapist?
There are many reasons to get a massage on a regular basis. For the average healthy adult, massage can be likened to the preventative maintenance we do to keep our cars running well.

A massage treatment every couple of weeks will aid the muscles by:

• Increasing circulation to the tissue.
• Releasing tension spots created by the stress of everyday living.
• Enhancing flexibility in order to prevent sprains or strains.

Massage is very helpful in rehabilitating after a surgery or accident.

Massage significantly aids in the functionality of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system primarily serves the endocrine system by eliminating toxins and works in tandem with the body’s immune system, thus strengthening the body’s defenses against disease.

What types of massage therapy are there?
Here at the Chiropractic Center of Raleigh Hills we offer a variety of useful massage techniques. In most cases, our therapists will choose the correct modality for each individual client.

Here are our specialties:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Therapy

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Myotherapy Treatment - Myotherapy is a specialized type of therapy used to cure deep muscle and joint pain.
Myofascial Therapy - Isometric Stretching

To find our more about these modalities and other effective options to assist you on your healing journey, please give us a call and speak to one of our licensed massage therapists.

Benefits of Massage

Profound Effects

Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch – which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles.

Consequently, the medical the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units as well. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage therapists and even spas to treat post-surgery or pain patients as part of their recovery process.

Massage and Bodywork can help

• Release chronic muscular tension and pain
• Alleviate low back pain and improve range of motion
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow.
• Improve circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues & organs.
• Increase joint flexibility
• Reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress
• Promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue
• Improve posture
• Reduce symptoms of depression
• Relieve migraine pain
• Reduce spasms and cramping
• Reduce Blood pressure
• Promote better sleep
• Improve concentration
• Reduce anxiety
• Create an overall sense of well being

Increase the benefits with frequent visits:

The beauty of bodywork is that the benefits are compounded when massage is utilized as a frequent therapy. The more massage time you get, the more healing it becomes.
Taking part of this form of regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge role in how healthy you’ll be and how youthful you’ll remain with each passing year.

In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:

Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak and airflow.
Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching and anxiety.
High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Budgeting time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And remember, just because massage feels like pampering doesn’t mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs.