Hands that Heal Massage Studio

09/21/2024

04/15/2024

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE ON LINE AT handsthathealnj.com

I specialize in a type of massage called myofascial release... but what the heck is it? Does it hurt? How is it different from Swedish massage?

Myofascial release isn't too different from the massages you might be used to from spas or massage clinics. It still uses oil and flowing strokes, and it still feels good. The big differences are the slower speed and different angle of approach. If Swedish feels like hands gliding through your muscles, myofascial release is like having your body slowly ironed out (or, as a Canadian colleague recently suggested, "like a zamboni"). Imagine a firm hand traveling slowly down your back, decompressing the spine and soothing the muscles as it goes.

Myofascial release can also involve stillness. If you have low back pain, I might compress the muscles over your hips, angling my pressure down toward your feet. I'll hang out there until the muscles start to soften and feel like they're "melting." That's the "release" in myofascial release. In other words, it's a way of working WITH the body and its painful areas, without trying to force a change. There's no painful digging or pinpoint pressure.

Let me know if you have any questions! While my massage will feel a little different, you might find that this style is just what your body needs to erase long-standing tension and pain. If you'd like to see my current openings and schedule right online, goto handsthathealnj.com Thanks!

Village II Shopping Center
1200 S. Church St. #15
Mount Laurel NJ 08054
856-315-0809
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04/10/2024

Now Accepting HSA cards (must contact your provider to see if massage is covered )

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04/10/2024

💥Now accepting HSA cards (must check with provider to see if massage is covered)

Let’s talk neck pain! Seems like I’ve been concentrating more on necks than backs these past few weeks. When our neck is stiff and tight, due to many different reasons, our blood flow is reduced causing us fatigue, headaches, dizziness, insomnia, and a decrease in our immune system. Our CSF fluid which supplies our glucose and oxygen to the brain is decreased when our neck muscles become tight and stiff. Massage therapy can help these symptoms improve with a 30min or 60min session on just the neck and upper shoulders. Stretches help with relief in releasing tension, as well as heat. Moist or dry heat helps open up the those tight muscle fibers.
To book your appointment goto handsthathealnj.com

Village II Shopping Center
1200 S. Church St. #15
Mount Laurel NJ 08054
856-315-0809
Book on line:
Handsthathealnj.com