Center for Therapeutic Massage, LLC

73 Walnut St, Gahanna OH 43230

Better health through restorative, results-oriented massage therapy.

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About Massage

Massage therapy feels good and can help to keep you in top shape. Studies have shown that massage increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, relaxes muscles, improves flexibility and mobility, increases energy levels, enhances concentration, and promotes physical and emotional well-being.

Current research also indicates that massage therapy is effective in lessening or relieving symptoms for:

  • Back Pain
  • Sciatic Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Chronic and Acute Pain
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Tight Muscles
  • Muscle Soreness
  • Headache / Migraine
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Jaw Pain (TMJ)
  • Knee Pain
  • Firbromyalgia
  • Neuropathy
  • Joint Contractures
  • Arthritis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Repetitive Motion Injuries
  • Connective Tissue Injuries
  • Circulatory Problems
  • Asthma
  • Edema

MASSAGE THERAPY INTRODUCTION

Massage Therapy is the practice of applying structured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration to the soft tissues of the body (including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels) to achieve a beneficial response. There are many specialties within the field of therapeutic massage, each encompassing its own targeted techniques.

Many basic massage techniques aim to increase the circulation of bodily fluids and clear the body of toxins, thereby achieving a positive systemic effect that enhances overall wellness. Other, more specialized techniques are incorporated to address individual problem areas by working very specifically on related muscle groups and soft tissues. Through appropriate and individualized application by a professional massage therapist, a wide range of benefits can be achieved.

Medical Massage refers to the application of therapeutic massage techniques with the goal of improving a patient’s diagnosed health condition. An individualized treatment plan is generally created and followed by the therapists, and this is usually done in coordination with a physician or chiropractor.

If you have any of the conditions listed above, we encourage you to seek the advice of your physician or chiropractor for a coordinated treatment plan with your massage therapist.

What follows is an explanation of some of the different massage specialties and techniques offered at the Center for Therapeutic Massage.

MASSAGE SPECIALTIES AND TECHNIQUES