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| Have you ever asked yourself, "How can Massage Therapy help me?" If you have here is the answer: Massage makes you feel good. It increases body awareness and relieves muscle pain and soreness. It also improves flexability, improves circulation and promotes general relaxation and stress relief. Massage relieves muscle spasm and tention. Now doesn't that sound good? |
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| What to expect before your massage session: The massage therapist will ask you to fill out a client release form. You'll answer general health questions. Your therapist will then ask questions about your condition and may perform some postural analysis techniques. You'll then be taken to a quite room. There should be a massage table with fresh linens, soft lighting, and relaxation music playing. You will be asked to disrobe to the appropriate level for the maximum level of effectiveness to each specific region of the body (The therapist will leave the room while you are disrobing) and lay face down on the massage table covering yourself with a provided sheet. You should be covered at all times with only the area which is being massaged exposed, and then recovered when the massage is finished. |
| What to expect during the massage session: Swedish is the core massage therapy (with variations according to your needs.) You should receive relaxing pressure throughout the massage. With this specific technique, an oil based lubricant is used. My goal is to glide over the skin to promote overall relaxation of the mind and body. Please refer to the various modality pages for more specific information on your treatment. |
| What to expect after your massage session: Once the treatment is over you may experience a lightheaded sensation, due to increased blood flow. You may also experience a little muscle soreness in the area that was treated. These sensations are normal post treatment. The day or two following the massage, you may experience discomfort in the muscles. This will not be a pain sensation, but more of a muscle sorness as if you where to have worked out. |
| The importance of stretching: Stretching is beneficial to everyone and in conjunction with massage, it will compliment the work done at the clinic. Regular stretching can do the following: Reduces muscle tention and makes the body feel more relaxed. Increases range of motion. Helps prevent muscle strain and injuries. Helps maintain current level of flexability and reduses stiffness. Develops body awareness by focusing on the various parts of the body as you are stretching them. Feels good. |
| The importance of drinking water: Our bodies are comprised 80% of water. Water is second only to air in the importance for life. We can survive many days or even weeks without food, but only a few days without water. Therefore, we should be consuming at least 6-8 cups of water per day and especially after massage treatment. Consuming water after a massage threatment will aid in ridding the body of toxins that have been released. During the massage session, the therapist is working on releasing the soft tissue and allowing for proper blood flow through the muscle. When the muscle is tight it is not receiving the proper blood flow due to built up toxins in the muscle, and that is part of the reason why our muscles get sore and tight. This is why drinking water after a massage session is beneficial as it will aid in flushing the toxins out of our system. |
| Ailments that generally benefit from Massage Therapy: Fibromyalgia Migraines Diabetes Tention caused by stress Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder Headache and eyestrain Muscle spasms Mildly high blood pressure Joint mobility can be incressed Deep relaxation is induced and insomnia is reduced Constrictions and adhesions can be reduced or prevented as tramatized muscle tissue heals Mental and physical fatigue are relieved, leading to renewed energy and ambition Digestion, assimilation and elimination are often improved Pain inthe shoulders, back and neck (usually caused by strained muscles or irritated nerves) is relieved Cerabal Palsy Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Carpal tunnel pain can be eased TMJ Sinusitis There are some situations where massage therapy is absolutely containdicated, such as in severe cases of uncontrolled hypertention, shock, acute pnomonia, acute stages of rheumatiod arthritis, or toxemia during pregnancy. |
| How can Massage Therapy help me? |
| What to expect before your massage session |
| What to expect during the massage session. |
| What to expect after your massage session |
| The importance of stretching |
| The importance of drinking water |
| Ailments that generally benefit from Massage Therapy |
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| Questions you should ask your Massage Therapist. |
| Where did you receive your massage therapy training? |
| Are you certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork? |
| Do you have advanced training in any specific massage techniques? |
| Are you licensed as a massage therapist in this state? |
| Where did you receive your massage therapy training? I received my massage therapy training at the Iowa Massage Institute and graduated February 2000. Iowa Massage Institute 3017 Indianola Road Des Moines, Iowa Voice-515-280-7611 Fax-515-287-0390 |
| The Iowa Massage Institute is a 500 hour educational program offering two 26 week courses annually taught in a comfortable "hands-on" environment. We are registered with the Iowa Board of Education and the curriculum is approved by the Iowa Department of Health Massage Therapy Regualtory Board and graduates qualify to take the National Exam through the National Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. We are proud members of the International Massage Association. Techniques Taught Swedish Massage, Sports massage, Chair massage, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Equine/Small Animal Massage, Aromatherapy, Business and Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, Hydrotherapy, Pregnancy and Infant Massage, CPR/First Aid, Deep Muscle and Tissue Massage, Myofacial Release, and Reflexology. Instructor Jeff Bockoven, Owner/Director, Ph.D, LMT, CRTT, RCP Jell owns JB Therapeutic Massage Clinic and founded A2Z Massage Associates as well as being founder and executive director of the Iowa Massage Institute. He brings a strong educational and medical background to the institute which enables him to instruct any or all of the fundamental courses offered. Jeff received his doctorate in Alternative Therapy in july 1995 and graduated from the Iowa School of Natural Therapeutics in May of that same year. He is a resspiratory care practitioner and has been the educational coordinator at local hospitals in the respiratory, cardiology and neurological departments. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Iowa and was an active member of the Iowa Massage Therapy regulatory board until july 1999. Jeff had also been the primary massage instructor for the College of Massage and the Healing Arts center in Des Moines. |
| What is Massage Therapy? Massage has been described as "the healing touch". Often refered to as bodywork, massage therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the body. It consists of a group of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the bodu, using primarily the hands. The massage therapist can also use other parts of the body, such as forearms, elbows or feet. These techniques affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory-lympatic, nervous, and other systems of the body. The goal of massage therapy is fairly straightforward: to positively affect the health and well being of the client. Numerous physical and mental health benefits have been attributed to massage, including reducing stress and aiding in relaxation: reducing the heart rate: lowering blood pressure: increasing blood pressure and lymph flow: relaxing the muscles: reducing chronic pain and improving joint range of motion. |
| Physical Benefits: relaxes the whole body loosens tight muscles relieves tired aching muscles increases flexability and range of motion diminishes chronic pain calms the nervous system enhanses skin tone assists in recovery from injuries and illness strengthens the immune system reduces tension headaches Mental Benefits: reduces mental stress improves concentration promotes restful sleep aids in mental relaxation |
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| Are you certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork? Yes, I passes the National Exam for the NCBTMB in April 2000. ID: 42-US-42044058 To be certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and bodywork is an indication that a massage therapist has attained the highest professional credential in the field. The certification process incororates testing in ethics, practice standards and competency; and it requires periodic evidence that the massage therapist participates in continuing education to keep current and compitent in the field. Nationally Certified practitiners have subscribed to the following statement of practice: "Massage therapists and bodyworkers shall act in a manner that justifies public trust and compitence, enhances the reputation of the profession and safeguards the interests of individual clients." To become Licensed by the State of Iowa in Massage Therapy, it is mandetory to be certified by the NCBTMB. |
| Do you have advanced training in any specific massage techniques? Yes, I certified through continuing education credits or advanced studies in the following fields. Please follow the links for much useful information about each modality. |
| Are you currently licensed as a massage therapist in this state? Yes, the State of Iowa, Iowa Board of Examiners for Massage Therapy, under the Iowa Department of Health has authorized me to be a Licensed Massage Therapist. License#: 135 02427 |
| Are you insured? Yes, I'm a Registered Professional Member in good standing of the International Massage Association and am insured through them for Professional Liability, Products Liability, General Liability, Personal Injury Liability and Fire Legal Liability. Member#: 32800 |
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| About Me: |
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| I'm a Nationally Certified and Iowa Licensed Massage therapist with a thriving practice in Full-body Massage and On-site Chair Massage since May 2000. I graduated from the Iowa Massage Institute Febreuary 2000 and passed the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam in April 2000. I'm also a Registered Professional Member of the International Massage Association and am insured through them. I've had a contract with Pella Corp to provide On-site Chair Massage since January 2001. I hold a Black belt with the American Taekwondo Association. My hobbies are quilting, various forms of art, decorating, gourmet cooking, boating, and...my computer. |
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| Are you ready for a nice relaxing massage? Do you dream about being pain free? Don't wait any longer! Schedule a massage today! Email me at [email protected] or call 628-2159. 45 minute Full Body Massage ~ $30 30 minute Full Back Massage ~ $20 15 minute On-site Chair Massage ~ $10 |
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| Charlene W Ryan LMT 506 Broadway Pella, IA 50219 (641)628-2159 |