Clinical Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a practice of healing that dates back thousands of years. It is a technique used to reduce stress and muscle tension through the application of pressure to the muscles and connective tissues in the body. Although massage can have a postive effect on the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic and nervous system.
Massage is frequently used to support healing, boost energy, shorten recovery time after injury, as well as to enhance relaxation, increase focus, decrease stress and reduce anxiety. Massage is particulalry effective at alleviating chronic pain.
Benefits of Clinical Massage
- Decreases Tension and Muscle Spasm
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Reduces Chronic Pain
- Improves Muscle Tone
- Reduces Intensity and Frequency of Tension Headaches
- Reduces Stress
- Promotes Quality of Sleep
- Induces Mental Relaxation
- Improves concentration and focus
- Reduces anxiety
- Enhances Self-Image
- Promotes a Sense of Whole Body Well Being
Call us today at (847) 519-7046 to find out if clinical massage is covered under your health plan.
Meet Our Massage Therapists
Crystal Abbate, Clinical Massage Therapist
Crystal provides specific massage and muscular therapy that is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. Crystal specializes in relieving stress, increasing tissue pliability and muscle response. Her area of expertise includes relaxation, Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue and lymphatic drainage. The benefits of massage therapy include reduced chronic pain, relieved muscle tension and pain, reduced stress and anxiety and lowered blood pressure. Massages are available every day of the week.
Andrea Madland, Clinical Massage Therapist
Andrea attended the Soma Institute for clinical massage training and certification. At the Soma Institute Andrea learned that clinical massage not only feels good, but also has profound health benefits. Andrea has been trained in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and sports massage. The wide array of techniques Andrea knows allows her to create unique and personalized massage treatments for her clients. She has experience working with athletes, people experiencing: chronic muscle tension, sprain/strain injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia and headaches. Andrea is a warm and friendly therapist who has a positive attittude and loves her profession.
