What Is Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.  It employs many different techniques, including but not limited to: deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, shiatsu, acupressure, manual lymphatic drainage and craniosacral therapy.  It should be performed by a trained health care professional.  In the State of Ohio, massage therapists are licensed under the state medical board.  In fact, in 1916, Ohio became the first state to mandate licensing for massage therapists.

The purpose of therapeutic massage is to release muscular tension and pain, as well as stress.  It improves circulation of the blood & lymph flow, which can help boost the immune system and promote healing.  Massage also affects the nervous system through stimulation and sedation, which is why it can be both relaxing as well as exhilarating.

How Can I Benefit From Massage Therapy?

The benefits of massage therapy are both physical and mental.  It lowers blood pressure, increases circulation, reduces pain & inflammation in muscles & joints, promotes flexibility, improves posture, and assists in the prevention of injuries.

Massage also reduces anxiety levels and helps to manage stress.  It creates body awareness by inviting you to tune into the “body/mind” connection, and it promotes a state of mental alertness without making you feel “wired”.  Massage fosters a sense of well-being & relaxation, and satisfies the basic need we all have for a touch that is caring & nurturing.

Although therapeutic massage can be employed to treat a number of ailments from headaches & low back pain to depression & anxiety, it’s always best to check with your physician to be certain that massage therapy is a safe & beneficial option for your personal health concerns.

Why Should I Choose "Body In Knead Massage Clinic"?

Janice Gorman has 26 years’ experience as a massage therapist.  She employs a variety of modalities and techniques to suit your individual needs.  Rather than offering the choice of a relaxation massage OR a deep tissue massage, Janice has created a signature massage style that incorporates both into one 75 minute session for only $70 + Tax. That way you don’t have to sacrifice the benefits of relaxation massage for deep tissue work and vice versa.

Many other massage practitioners spend the entire massage session addressing a specific area such as the lower back with deep tissue work, while ignoring the rest of the body (arms, hands, legs & feet, etc). Janice believes in treating the body as a whole unit….for example, low back pain is often caused by tight abdominal muscles or hamstrings.  Why would you want someone to spend an hour treating one specific area that might not even be the cause of the problem?  You shouldn’t have to give up the full-body experience unless you choose to.  Janice focuses extra time on the areas that are causing pain & discomfort without ignoring the rest.  This enables you to enjoy the “best of both worlds” by experiencing the combination of deep tissue massage to relieve your pain, along with relaxation massage to release your stress.

So don’t discount the power of the body/mind connection!  Make sure you’re addressing BOTH to get the most out of the benefits massage therapy has to offer YOU!

Body in Knead Massage Clinic is conveniently located at the corner of Wooster and Hopocan, just a few blocks from beautiful Lake Anna and right next-door to Holly’s House of Herbs.

Nearby Beautiful Lake Anna in Barberton