Massage

Massage: the Power of Touch

Nearly from the beginning of time, medical practitioners across the world have relied on their hands. The human touch, often referred to in the Bible as “the laying on of hands,” has been acknowledged by most cultures throughout time as a powerful healing tool. But today, with the increase in diagnostic and therapeutic devices and machinery, health care providers provide less and less “hands-on” care.

Massage therapy has developed as a way to return to the age-old tradition of the use of human touch as part of healing. Therapeutic massage is used by many for relief from injuries and certain chronic and acute conditions. It also may help with the stresses of daily life. Some research studies show that massage therapy reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion and increases endorphins, which affect pain perception. Although massage therapy does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. Practitioners believe it can also hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.

We are privileged to have two high quality certified massage therapists—Jon Kobel and Cyndi Gac—here at our Wellness Center. Massage appointments are available for clinic and non-clinic patients.